Infection Control and Preventive Measures Quiz

Test your knowledge on infection control with questions about standard precautions, PPE, transmission modes, and more.

Practice Learn Test

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

Wearing gloves when handling bodily fluids

Using antibiotics prophylactically

Administering vaccinations to all patients

Washing hands only after patient contact

What is the primary mode of transmission for COVID-19?

Vector-borne transmission

Contact transmission

Airborne transmission

Foodborne transmission

What is the purpose of an isolation precaution in healthcare settings?

To prevent the spread of infectious diseases

To isolate patients with non-infectious conditions

To increase patient interaction

To minimize healthcare worker comfort

Which of the following is NOT considered a mode of transmission for infectious diseases?

Contact transmission

Waterborne transmission

Windborne transmission

Droplet transmission

Which of the following is NOT a recommended duration for handwashing as per CDC guidelines?

10 seconds

20 seconds

30 seconds

40 seconds

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for sterilization in healthcare settings?

Autoclaving

Chemical disinfection

Boiling water

Ionizing radiation

What is the correct sequence for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Gown, mask, goggles, gloves

Gloves, mask, gown, goggles

Mask, gown, goggles, gloves

Goggles, mask, gown, gloves

What is the purpose of hand hygiene in infection control?

To remove visible dirt from hands

To decrease the risk of healthcare-associated infections

To keep hands warm

To increase hand sensitivity

Which of the following is an example of a bloodborne pathogen?

E. coli

Hepatitis B virus

Influenza virus

Staphylococcus aureus

#10

Which of the following is NOT an example of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Face shield

N95 respirator

Apron

Thermometer

#11

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

Influenza contracted at school

Food poisoning from contaminated food

Urinary tract infection acquired in a hospital

Common cold from a family member

#12

What is the purpose of environmental cleaning in infection control?

To make the healthcare facility look nice

To remove unpleasant odors

To eliminate pathogens from surfaces

To reduce energy consumption

#13

Which of the following is an example of a vaccine-preventable disease?

Common cold

Tuberculosis

Staphylococcal infection

Malaria

#14

Which of the following is NOT a component of standard precautions in infection control?

Hand hygiene

Use of gloves

Use of face shields

Safe injection practices

#15

Which of the following is a characteristic of a superbug?

Sensitive to antibiotics

Easily treatable

Resistant to multiple antibiotics

Not infectious