Infection Control and Safety Training Quiz

Test your understanding of infection control with these 14 questions covering hand hygiene, PPE, disease transmission, and more.

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What is the first step in hand hygiene according to WHO?

Rinse hands with water

Apply soap

Rub palms together

Turn off faucet with a towel

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

Influenza

Common cold

MRSA

Food poisoning

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What is the minimum duration for effective handwashing as recommended by CDC?

10 seconds

20 seconds

30 seconds

40 seconds

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What is the primary purpose of an N95 respirator?

To prevent inhaling infectious droplets

To protect against chemical exposure

To filter out bacteria from the air

To provide oxygen during emergencies

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What is the recommended distance for maintaining social distancing to prevent the spread of respiratory infections?

1 foot

3 feet

6 feet

10 feet

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What does PPE stand for in the context of infection control?

Personal Protection Equipment

Primary Prevention Equipment

Pathogen Protection Ensemble

Post-exposure Prophylaxis Equipment

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

Direct contact

Indirect contact

Inhalation

Telepathy

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What is the purpose of an autoclave in infection control?

To sterilize medical instruments

To sanitize surfaces

To disinfect air

To decontaminate water

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Which of the following is NOT a standard precaution for infection control?

Wearing gloves

Using hand sanitizer

Practicing proper respiratory hygiene

Wearing a face shield only

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#10

Which of the following is NOT considered a bloodborne pathogen?

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

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#11

What is the correct order of putting on PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?

Gloves, gown, mask, goggles

Gown, mask, goggles, gloves

Mask, goggles, gloves, gown

Goggles, gown, gloves, mask

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#12

What is the recommended technique for removing contaminated gloves?

Pinch the gloves at the wrist and pull off inside out

Grab the fingers of one glove and pull off inside out, then do the same for the other glove

Pull the gloves off by the cuff, turning them inside out as they are removed

Simply pull the gloves off by any part

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#13

What is the purpose of a spore test in autoclave sterilization?

To measure temperature

To ensure the autoclave is properly calibrated

To confirm sterilization effectiveness

To monitor humidity levels

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#14

Which of the following is NOT a correct step in donning (putting on) personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Perform hand hygiene

Put on gown before gloves

Ensure a snug fit of respirator

Inspect PPE for tears or defects

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Infection Control and Safety Training Quiz

What is the first step in hand hygiene according to WHO?

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

What is the minimum duration for effective handwashing as recommended by CDC?

What is the primary purpose of an N95 respirator?

What is the recommended distance for maintaining social distancing to prevent the spread of respiratory infections?

What does PPE stand for in the context of infection control?

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

What is the purpose of an autoclave in infection control?

Which of the following is NOT a standard precaution for infection control?

Which of the following is NOT considered a bloodborne pathogen?

What is the correct order of putting on PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?

What is the recommended technique for removing contaminated gloves?

What is the purpose of a spore test in autoclave sterilization?

Which of the following is NOT a correct step in donning (putting on) personal protective equipment (PPE)?

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