#1
Which of the following is an example of a nosocomial infection?
Common cold contracted at home
Pneumonia acquired in a hospital setting
Food poisoning from contaminated food
Influenza from a community outbreak
#2
What is the primary goal of hand hygiene in healthcare settings?
To keep hands warm
To remove visible dirt
To prevent the spread of infection
To moisturize the skin
#3
Which of the following is an example of a bloodborne pathogen?
Staphylococcus aureus
Influenza virus
Hepatitis B virus
Escherichia coli
#4
What is the recommended method for disposing of sharps, such as needles and scalpels, after use?
Throw them in regular trash bins
Place them in a puncture-resistant container labeled as biohazardous waste
Recycle them along with other medical equipment
Leave them on the treatment table for disposal by the next shift
#5
Which of the following is NOT an example of a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?
Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)
Surgical site infection (SSI)
Influenza contracted in a community setting
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
#6
Which of the following is an example of a barrier precaution used in infection control?
Hand hygiene
Wearing gloves during patient care
Maintaining proper ventilation
Ensuring adequate lighting in patient rooms
#7
Which of the following is an example of aseptic technique?
Cleaning a wound with soap and water
Using sterile gloves during surgery
Administering oral medication
Taking a patient's temperature with a thermometer
#8
What is the purpose of sterilization in infection control?
To kill all microorganisms including spores
To reduce the number of bacteria on surfaces
To eliminate viruses only
To remove visible dirt and debris
#9
What is the recommended duration for surgical hand scrubbing with an antimicrobial soap?
15 seconds
1 minute
2 minutes
5 minutes
#10
Which of the following is NOT a method of transmission for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
Contact transmission
Vector-borne transmission
Airborne transmission
Droplet transmission
#11
What is the primary mode of transmission for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection?
Contact transmission
Airborne transmission
Vector-borne transmission
Waterborne transmission
#12
Which of the following statements about personal protective equipment (PPE) is TRUE?
PPE should be reused as much as possible to conserve resources
PPE should be removed and discarded after each patient encounter
PPE is optional for healthcare workers when interacting with asymptomatic patients
PPE is not necessary for routine medical procedures
#13
Which of the following is NOT a component of Standard Precautions in infection control?
Hand hygiene
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Isolation precautions
Safe injection practices
#14
What is the purpose of using barriers such as gloves, gowns, and masks in infection control?
To enhance the comfort of healthcare workers
To isolate patients from each other
To prevent the transmission of infectious agents
To limit the visibility of medical procedures
#15
Which of the following is an example of a High-Level Disinfectant (HLD)?
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Bleach (sodium hypochlorite)
Ethylene oxide gas
Quaternary ammonium compounds
#16
What is the purpose of environmental cleaning in infection control?
To maintain a pleasant odor in healthcare facilities
To reduce healthcare costs
To remove visible dirt and stains
To eliminate microorganisms from surfaces and equipment
#17
Which of the following actions is recommended for preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)?
Minimize catheter use and duration
Increase the frequency of catheter changes
Use larger catheter sizes
Avoid hand hygiene before catheter insertion
#18
Which of the following is a recommended practice for preventing the spread of respiratory infections such as influenza in healthcare settings?
Limiting the use of personal protective equipment
Encouraging sick healthcare workers to continue working
Implementing respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette
Using the same equipment for multiple patients without cleaning