#1
Which of the following is a common method for hand hygiene in infection control?
Rubbing hands together without water
Wiping hands with a dry cloth
Using hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
Blowing air on hands
#2
In the context of infection control, what does the acronym PPE stand for?
Public Protection Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Pathogen Prevention Equipment
Proper Procedure Essentials
#3
What role does proper waste management play in infection control?
Enhancing hospital aesthetics
Reducing healthcare costs
Preventing the spread of infectious agents
Promoting recycling initiatives
#4
What is the primary purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings?
Enhance fashion in the workplace
Minimize comfort for healthcare workers
Protect healthcare workers and patients from infection
Increase cost in healthcare operations
#5
Which government agency is responsible for overseeing infection control regulations in healthcare facilities in the United States?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
#6
What is the recommended duration for surgical hand scrubbing according to infection control guidelines?
10 seconds
1 minute
2 minutes
5 minutes
#7
Which of the following is a common mode of transmission for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
Vector-borne transmission
Vertical transmission
Horizontal transmission
Airborne transmission
#8
Which of the following is a common method for environmental cleaning in healthcare settings?
Using plain water without cleaning agents
Applying scented candles for air freshness
Regularly disinfecting surfaces with approved cleaners
Ignoring cleaning practices altogether
#9
Which of the following is an example of a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?
Common cold
Chickenpox
Sepsis acquired during a hospital stay
Seasonal allergies
#10
What is the purpose of an autoclave in sterilization processes?
To cook food at high temperatures
To dry surgical instruments
To kill microorganisms through steam and pressure
To freeze medical equipment
#11
Which of the following is an example of a bloodborne pathogen?
Staphylococcus aureus
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Hepatitis B virus
Clostridium difficile
#12
Which organization provides global leadership on international public health issues, including infection control?
World Health Organization (WHO)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Doctors Without Borders
#13
What is the purpose of the Chain of Infection model in healthcare?
To identify potential cybersecurity threats
To understand the transmission of infectious diseases
To organize hospital administrative structure
To predict weather-related health risks
#14
What is the purpose of a negative pressure isolation room in a healthcare facility?
To conserve energy
To prevent the spread of airborne infections
To enhance patient comfort
To isolate patients from medical staff
#15
What is the recommended protocol for handling and disposing of contaminated sharps in healthcare settings?
Place them in regular waste bins
Recycle them for environmental sustainability
Dispose of them in puncture-resistant containers labeled as biohazardous waste
Ignore sharps disposal as they pose minimal risk