Infection Control and Hygiene Practices Quiz

Test your knowledge on infection control with questions on standard precautions, transmission modes, PPE, and more. Enhance your understanding now!

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Which of the following is an example of a standard precaution in infection control?

Hand hygiene

Wearing a lab coat

Using a stethoscope

Cleaning equipment after use

What is the recommended duration for proper handwashing as per infection control guidelines?

10 seconds

20 seconds

30 seconds

40 seconds

Which of the following is a key principle of aseptic technique in healthcare settings?

Using expired disinfectants

Avoiding hand hygiene

Minimizing direct contact with sterile items

Storing sterile items in a damp environment

Which of the following is an example of a transmission-based precaution in infection control?

Hand hygiene

Wearing gloves during patient care

Maintaining a clean environment

Covering coughs and sneezes

What is the recommended sequence for donning personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings?

Gloves, gown, mask, eyewear

Mask, eyewear, gloves, gown

Gown, gloves, mask, eyewear

Eyewear, mask, gown, gloves

What is the primary mode of transmission for the influenza virus?

Vector-borne

Airborne

Fomite transmission

Waterborne

Which organization is responsible for developing and updating the Standard Precautions for infection control?

WHO (World Health Organization)

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

NIH (National Institutes of Health)

Which of the following is a common method for disinfecting surfaces in healthcare settings?

Using cold water

Wiping with a dry cloth

UV-C light

Blowing air

What is the purpose of contact precautions in infection control?

To prevent the spread of infections through respiratory droplets

To prevent the spread of infections through direct contact

To prevent the spread of infections through waterborne transmission

To prevent the spread of infections through vectors

#10

What is the primary purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) in infection control?

Enhancing comfort

Preventing the spread of infections

Improving communication

Facilitating movement

#11

What is the purpose of an autoclave in sterilization processes?

To clean surfaces

To kill bacteria and viruses

To remove stains

To store medical instruments

#12

Which of the following is a component of the hierarchy of controls for infection prevention?

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Antibiotics

Vaccination

Antiseptics

#13

Which of the following is an example of a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?

Common cold

Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Food poisoning

Influenza

#14

What is the role of surveillance in infection control?

Providing patient care

Monitoring and detecting infections

Administering vaccinations

Cleaning medical instruments

#15

Which of the following microorganisms is categorized as a Gram-negative bacterium?

Staphylococcus aureus

Escherichia coli (E. coli)

Clostridium difficile

Mycobacterium tuberculosis