Healthcare Infection Control Quiz
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#1
What is the primary goal of infection control in healthcare settings?
To prevent the spread of infections among patients and healthcare workers
To increase the cost of healthcare services
To reduce the efficiency of healthcare delivery
To increase the number of hospital-acquired infections
#2
Which of the following is an example of a healthcare-associated infection?
Common cold
Influenza
Urinary tract infection acquired during a hospital stay
Food poisoning
#3
What is the term for a process that destroys or eliminates all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores?
Sterilization
Disinfection
Antisepsis
Sanitization
#4
Which of the following is a key component of Standard Precautions in infection control?
Isolation precautions
Hand hygiene
Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)
All of the above
#5
Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for healthcare-associated infections?
Contact transmission
Airborne transmission
Vehicle-borne transmission
Oral transmission
#6
What is the recommended duration for surgical hand antisepsis using an alcohol-based hand rub?
15 seconds
30 seconds
1 minute
2 minutes
#7
Which of the following is NOT considered a critical site for hand hygiene?
Fingertips
Palms
Back of hands
Forearms
#8
What is the purpose of an infection control risk assessment (ICRA) in healthcare facilities?
To identify and mitigate potential risks of healthcare-associated infections
To increase the cost of healthcare services
To reduce the efficiency of healthcare delivery
To increase the number of hospital-acquired infections
#9
Which of the following is an example of engineering controls for infection prevention?
Hand hygiene
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Installation of air filtration systems
Waste management practices
#10
What is the purpose of antimicrobial stewardship programs in healthcare facilities?
To promote the unnecessary use of antibiotics
To increase the incidence of antibiotic resistance
To optimize the use of antimicrobial agents
To reduce patient safety
#11
Which of the following is an example of a barrier precaution in infection control?
Hand hygiene
Isolation precautions
Antimicrobial therapy
Environmental cleaning
#12
Which of the following is a factor that contributes to the development of healthcare-associated infections?
Immunization
Hand hygiene
Indwelling medical devices
Regular cleaning and disinfection of surfaces
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