#1
Which of the following is a common mode of transmission for infectious diseases?
Airborne
Direct sunlight exposure
Loud noise
Handshakes
#2
What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in infection control?
To keep hands warm
To prevent the spread of infection
To improve hand strength
To moisturize the skin
#3
What is the recommended duration for handwashing?
At least 5 seconds
At least 10 seconds
At least 20 seconds
At least 30 seconds
#4
Which of the following is NOT a component of standard precautions?
Hand hygiene
Use of personal protective equipment
Respiratory hygiene
Wearing formal attire
#5
What is the primary purpose of wearing a mask in infection control?
To prevent the spread of germs from the mouth and nose
To improve facial appearance
To keep the face warm
To filter out dust particles
#6
Which of the following is NOT an example of a transmission-based precaution?
Contact precautions
Airborne precautions
Standard precautions
Droplet precautions
#7
What does PPE stand for in the context of infection control?
Personal Protective Equipment
Public Protection Efforts
Personal Protective Environment
Public Prevention Essentials
#8
Which of the following is an example of standard precautions?
Wearing gloves only when touching blood
Using a face mask only when encountering visibly sick patients
Wearing gloves and a gown when performing invasive procedures
Washing hands only after using the restroom
#9
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for sterilization?
Autoclaving
Chemical disinfection
Boiling water
Ionizing radiation
#10
What is the primary goal of contact precautions?
To prevent the spread of infection through the air
To prevent the spread of infection through direct contact
To prevent the spread of infection through contaminated surfaces
To prevent the spread of infection through food
#11
Which of the following is an example of a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?
Common cold
Food poisoning
Surgical site infection
Allergic reaction
#12
What is the recommended action if a healthcare worker experiences a needlestick injury?
Ignore it and continue working
Clean the area with soap and water
Apply alcohol directly to the wound
Wait for symptoms to develop
#13
What is the purpose of environmental cleaning in infection control?
To make the environment smell better
To reduce the number of microorganisms present
To create a comfortable atmosphere
To prevent accidental spills
#14
What is the term for the process of destroying all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores?
Antisepsis
Disinfection
Sterilization
Sanitization
#15
Which of the following diseases can be transmitted through airborne route?
Hepatitis B
Tuberculosis
Norovirus
Scabies
#16
What is the term for the process of killing or inactivating most, but not all, microorganisms on a surface?
Disinfection
Sterilization
Sanitization
Pasteurization
#17
Which of the following is NOT considered a mode of transmission for infectious diseases according to the CDC?
Direct contact
Indirect contact
Airborne
Telepathic
#18
Which of the following is an example of an opportunistic pathogen?
Salmonella
Streptococcus pyogenes
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Candida albicans