Infection Control and Preventive Measures Quiz

Standard precaution involves wearing gloves when dealing with bodily fluids to prevent transmission of infections.

COVID-19 primarily spreads through airborne transmission via respiratory droplets.

Isolation precautions aim to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by separating infected individuals from others.

Windborne transmission is not a recognized mode of transmission for infectious diseases.

10 seconds is not sufficient for effective handwashing as per CDC guidelines; a duration of at least 20 seconds is recommended.

Boiling water is not an effective method for sterilization in healthcare settings compared to methods like autoclaving.

The correct sequence for donning PPE is gown, mask, goggles, and gloves to ensure proper protection.

Hand hygiene is crucial in infection control to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections by removing pathogens from hands.

Hepatitis B virus is an example of a bloodborne pathogen transmitted through exposure to infected blood or bodily fluids.

A thermometer is not considered personal protective equipment (PPE); it is a diagnostic tool used to measure body temperature.

A nosocomial infection refers to infections acquired in healthcare facilities, such as a urinary tract infection acquired in a hospital setting.

Environmental cleaning aims to eliminate pathogens from surfaces to prevent their transmission and reduce the risk of infections.

Tuberculosis is an example of a vaccine-preventable disease that can be controlled through vaccination programs.

The use of face shields is not a component of standard precautions in infection control; however, wearing appropriate PPE is.

A superbug is characterized by being resistant to multiple antibiotics, posing challenges in treatment and infection control.