Infection Control Measures in Healthcare Settings Quiz
Test your knowledge on infection control measures in healthcare settings with questions on hand hygiene, PPE, transmission precautions, and more.
#1
Which of the following is an example of standard precautions for infection control?
Wearing gloves only when touching blood or bodily fluids
Using a face mask only during surgical procedures
Wearing gloves, gown, and mask when anticipating contact with blood or bodily fluids
Using hand sanitizer occasionally
#2
What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in infection control?
To prevent dehydration
To reduce the risk of spreading infection
To improve skin condition
To increase hand strength
#3
What is the recommended distance for maintaining respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette?
1 foot
3 feet
6 feet
10 feet
#4
Which of the following is a component of respiratory protection equipment?
Goggles
Gloves
N95 respirator
Surgical mask
#5
Which organization provides guidelines for infection control in healthcare settings?
WHO (World Health Organization)
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
IMF (International Monetary Fund)
#6
What is the correct order for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Gown, mask, gloves
Gloves, mask, gown
Mask, gloves, gown
Gloves, gown, mask
#7
What is the recommended duration for surgical hand scrubbing according to standard protocols?
15 seconds
1 minute
2 minutes
5 minutes
#8
Which of the following is an example of a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?
Chickenpox contracted at school
Pneumonia acquired during hospitalization
Stomach flu from contaminated food
Common cold from a family member
#9
Which of the following is NOT considered a mode of transmission for healthcare-associated infections?
Contact transmission
Vector-borne transmission
Airborne transmission
Droplet transmission
#10
Which of the following is an example of engineering controls for infection prevention?
Hand hygiene
Proper waste disposal
Isolation rooms with negative pressure airflow
Routine cleaning of surfaces
#11
What is the purpose of antimicrobial stewardship programs in healthcare facilities?
To promote the use of antibiotics for all infections
To restrict access to healthcare facilities
To optimize antimicrobial use and reduce antimicrobial resistance
To eliminate all antimicrobial agents
#12
What is the purpose of antimicrobial resistance surveillance in healthcare settings?
To encourage the widespread use of broad-spectrum antibiotics
To monitor trends and patterns of antimicrobial resistance
To promote the use of antibiotics without restriction
To eliminate the need for infection control measures
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