Infection Prevention and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Best Practices Quiz

Test your knowledge with questions on PPE, hand hygiene, and infection control in healthcare. Learn essential practices to prevent transmission.

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What is the primary purpose of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings?

To keep patients warm

To maintain a professional appearance

To prevent the spread of infection

To improve communication with patients

Which type of mask is recommended for healthcare workers to protect against respiratory infections such as COVID-19?

Surgical mask

Cloth mask

N95 respirator

Face shield

What is the correct sequence for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Gloves, gown, mask, goggles

Mask, goggles, gloves, gown

Gown, gloves, mask, goggles

Goggles, mask, gown, gloves

Which statement about hand hygiene is true?

Using hand sanitizer is as effective as washing hands with soap and water

Hand hygiene is only necessary before eating meals

Hand hygiene should be performed for at least 5 seconds

Hand hygiene reduces the risk of transmitting infections

What is the recommended frequency for changing a disposable mask when caring for multiple patients in a healthcare setting?

Every hour

Every shift

Every 2-3 hours

Every patient encounter

Which of the following is an example of when eye protection (goggles or face shield) should be worn in a healthcare setting?

During meal breaks

When working in the hospital lobby

When performing procedures that may generate splashes or sprays

During administrative tasks

Which of the following is NOT considered a component of standard precautions in infection prevention?

Hand hygiene

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Isolation precautions

Safe injection practices

What is the recommended way to remove contaminated gloves after providing patient care?

Peel off from the fingertips, turning them inside out

Pull from the wrist, turning them inside out

Pull from the fingertips, avoiding touching the skin

Peel off from the wrist, avoiding touching the skin

What is the appropriate action if a healthcare worker finds a tear in their glove while providing patient care?

Ignore it and continue with care

Cover it with tape

Replace the glove immediately

Inform the patient and continue care

#10

Which statement accurately describes the proper removal of a gown after caring for a patient with an infectious disease?

Unfasten ties at the back of the neck first, then untie waist ties, and lastly remove the gown

Untie waist ties first, then unfasten ties at the back of the neck, and lastly remove the gown

Simply pull the gown over the head, then discard

Cut the gown open with scissors for quick removal

#11

Which of the following actions helps reduce the risk of contamination when removing personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Dispose of used PPE in a regular waste bin

Touch the outer surface of the gown during removal

Avoid touching the face during removal

Reuse disposable gloves if they appear clean