#1
Which of the following is an example of a standard precaution in infection control?
Wearing gloves only during surgery
Wearing a mask only during aerosol-generating procedures
Hand hygiene
Using personal protective equipment (PPE) only when the patient is known to have an infection
#2
What is the recommended duration for handwashing with soap and water?
10 seconds
20 seconds
30 seconds
40 seconds
#3
Which of the following is an example of a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?
Common cold
Influenza
Surgical site infection
Chickenpox
#4
Which of the following is an example of personal protective equipment (PPE) used in healthcare settings?
Headphones
Safety glasses
Face shields
Wallet
#5
Which of the following is a common mode of transmission for hepatitis B virus (HBV) in healthcare settings?
Airborne transmission
Vector-borne transmission
Droplet transmission
Bloodborne transmission
#6
What is the primary mode of transmission for COVID-19?
Droplet transmission
Airborne transmission
Contact transmission
Vector-borne transmission
#7
Which organization provides guidelines and recommendations for infection control practices in healthcare settings?
World Health Organization (WHO)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
#8
Which of the following is NOT a component of the chain of infection?
Reservoir
Portal of entry
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Susceptible host
#9
What is the purpose of using an N95 respirator?
To protect against droplet transmission only
To protect against airborne transmission
To protect against contact transmission
To protect against vector-borne transmission
#10
What is the recommended minimum alcohol concentration for an alcohol-based hand sanitizer?
#11
Which of the following is an example of engineering controls for infection prevention?
Hand hygiene
Using personal protective equipment (PPE)
Installing ventilation systems
Following standard precautions
#12
What is the correct sequence for donning PPE?
Gown, mask, gloves
Gloves, mask, gown
Mask, gown, gloves
Gloves, gown, mask
#13
What does the acronym PPE stand for in the context of infection control?
Personal Protection Equipment
Patient Prevention Equipment
Preventive Personal Equipment
Pathogen Protection Equipment
#14
What is the purpose of a medical mask?
To protect the wearer from infectious droplets
To protect patients from infections
To prevent inhalation of hazardous chemicals
To provide comfort to the wearer
#15
Which of the following pathogens can be transmitted through the fecal-oral route?
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB)
Salmonella species
Staphylococcus aureus
#16
What is the purpose of terminal cleaning in healthcare facilities?
To clean high-touch surfaces regularly
To clean patient rooms after discharge or transfer
To clean medical equipment before use
To clean hands before and after patient contact
#17
Which of the following is an example of an airborne infection isolation room (AIIR) requirement?
Negative pressure relative to surrounding areas
Positive pressure relative to surrounding areas
Temperature control at 20°C
Humidity control at 80%
#18
Which of the following disinfectants is recommended for use against Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile)?
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Quaternary ammonium compounds
Sodium hypochlorite (bleach)
Hydrogen peroxide
#19
What is the primary purpose of the Transmission-Based Precautions?
To prevent the spread of infectious diseases within healthcare settings
To prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the community
To prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
To prevent antibiotic resistance
#20
What is the primary goal of antibiotic stewardship programs?
To promote the appropriate use of antibiotics
To eradicate all bacterial infections
To increase antibiotic resistance
To reduce hand hygiene compliance
#21
What is the most effective method for preventing the transmission of norovirus in healthcare settings?
Wearing gloves
Contact precautions
Hand hygiene and environmental cleaning
Use of airborne precautions
#22
Which of the following is a recommended practice for environmental cleaning in healthcare settings?
Clean only visibly soiled surfaces
Use dry dusting methods
Use an EPA-registered disinfectant
Clean surfaces once a week
#23
What is the recommended method for disposing of sharps in healthcare settings?
Discard in regular trash bins
Place in a puncture-resistant container
Reuse if possible to reduce waste
Leave them on countertops for easy access
#24
What is the primary purpose of patient isolation precautions?
To limit visitors in the healthcare facility
To protect healthcare workers from patients
To prevent the spread of infectious diseases
To isolate patients with mental health conditions
#25
Which of the following is an example of a vaccine-preventable disease?
Tuberculosis (TB)
Malaria
Influenza
Lyme disease