Infection Control and Prevention Practices Quiz

Test your knowledge on infection control with questions about hand hygiene, transmission modes, PPE, and more. Learn essential practices.

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

Wearing gloves when handling bodily fluids

Administering antibiotics prophylactically

Using a face shield during surgery

Isolating patients with contagious diseases

What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in infection control?

To remove visible dirt from hands

To eliminate transient microorganisms

To promote skin hydration

To prevent allergic reactions

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

To enhance patient comfort

To promote healthcare worker fashion

To prevent exposure to infectious agents

To reduce environmental pollution

Which of the following is a mode of transmission for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?

Vector-borne transmission

Direct contact transmission

Airborne transmission

Foodborne transmission

What is the purpose of environmental cleaning in infection control?

To maintain a visually appealing facility

To reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections

To improve employee morale

To meet regulatory requirements

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for sterilizing medical instruments?

Autoclaving

Ethylene oxide gas

Boiling water

Radiation

Which of the following is an example of a nosocomial infection?

Chickenpox contracted at a daycare center

Food poisoning from contaminated food at home

Urinary tract infection acquired during a hospital stay

Influenza transmitted through casual contact

What is the recommended duration for surgical hand antisepsis?

10 seconds

1 minute

2 minutes

5 minutes

Which of the following is a primary goal of infection prevention and control programs?

To increase patient wait times

To decrease healthcare costs

To minimize the risk of patient harm

To expedite discharge processes

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What is the role of surveillance in infection control and prevention?

To identify healthcare workers who are not following hand hygiene protocols

To detect and monitor trends in healthcare-associated infections

To track patient satisfaction with hospital meals

To implement routine screening for allergies

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Which of the following strategies is effective in preventing the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

Prescribing antibiotics for viral infections

Implementing strict hand hygiene practices

Using antibiotics prophylactically

Administering antibiotics for longer durations

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What is the purpose of using antimicrobial stewardship programs?

To promote the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics

To prevent the emergence of antibiotic resistance

To increase the incidence of healthcare-associated infections

To reduce patient access to essential medications

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Which of the following is an example of engineering controls in infection control?

Hand hygiene stations

Isolation gowns

Respiratory masks

Needleless IV connectors