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Patient Safety Quiz Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A negative Mantoux rules out TB.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A negative Mantoux test does not completely rule out TB, especially in immunocompromised individuals.
Question 2 of 5
After proper hand washing, it is acceptable to turn the faucet off with only the bare fingertips.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Faucets should be turned off using a paper towel to avoid recontamination of clean hands.
Question 3 of 5
When performing a radiographic procedure in an isolation room, it is more efficient to do the exam by yourself than with the help of an assistant.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An assistant improves safety and efficiency in isolation due to PPE and protocol complexity.
Question 4 of 5
What key infection control activity is defined as the systematic ongoing collection, management, analysis and interpretation of data
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surveillance involves systematic data collection and analysis to monitor infections.
Question 5 of 5
15 persons were infected with Salmonella at a picnic where 75 ate potato salad. What was the attack rate of salmonella among those who ate potato salad?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Attack rate = (15/75) * 100 = 20%.