#1
Which of the following is NOT a standard precaution for infection control?
Hand hygiene
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Isolation precautions
Sterilization of surgical instruments
#2
What is the primary purpose of sterilization in infection control?
To reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level
To kill all microorganisms, including spores
To inhibit the growth of bacteria
To disinfect surfaces
#3
What is the recommended duration for handwashing with soap and water?
At least 10 seconds
At least 20 seconds
At least 30 seconds
At least 1 minute
#4
Which of the following is a common mode of transmission for Clostridium difficile (C. diff)?
Airborne transmission
Direct contact with contaminated surfaces
Vector-borne transmission
Foodborne transmission
#5
What is the most effective method to prevent the transmission of norovirus?
Hand hygiene
Wearing masks
Using disinfectants
Isolation precautions
#6
Which of the following is an example of a contact precaution?
Wearing a mask
Using gloves when handling bodily fluids
Using a negative pressure room
Wearing a gown
#7
What is the mode of transmission for airborne precautions?
Direct contact
Indirect contact
Droplet nuclei
Vector-borne transmission
#8
What is the primary purpose of using negative pressure rooms in healthcare settings?
To prevent the spread of infections to other patients
To create a comfortable environment for patients
To reduce energy consumption
To improve air circulation
#9
Which of the following is NOT an example of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Gloves
Face shield
Stethoscope
Gown
#10
What is the main objective of contact precautions?
To prevent transmission of infectious agents through direct or indirect contact
To prevent transmission of infectious agents through the air
To prevent transmission of infectious agents through vectors
To prevent transmission of infectious agents through food or water
#11
Which of the following diseases would require airborne precautions?
Influenza
Tuberculosis
Norovirus
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
#12
What is the recommended method for handling biohazardous waste?
Throw it in regular trash bins
Incinerate it
Recycle it
Bury it in a landfill
#13
What is the recommended protocol for handling linens contaminated with bloodborne pathogens?
Fold and stack them neatly
Dispose of them immediately in regular trash bins
Place them in biohazard bags for proper disposal
Wash them with regular laundry detergent
#14
What is the primary objective of environmental controls in infection prevention?
To eliminate all microorganisms from the environment
To reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level
To sterilize all surfaces and equipment
To promote a clean and hygienic environment
#15
Which of the following is an example of a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?
Common cold
Tuberculosis
Food poisoning
Malaria