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Infection Control Quiz Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
All are the objectives of public education for health-care management of infectious wastes except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed objectives are true for public education, so D is not an exception; intent may be E, but D is correct per options.
Question 2 of 5
Which form of hand hygiene is not appropriate after exposure to blood?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alcohol handrub is ineffective against bloodborne pathogens when hands are visibly soiled; soap and water are required.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the 'five moments for hand hygiene' do healthcare workers forget most often?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Research indicates 'after contact with patient surroundings' is most often forgotten due to its less obvious risk compared to direct patient interactions.
Question 4 of 5
For which of these tasks should gloves be worn?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gloves are required when contacting resistant bacteria (e.g., MRSA) to prevent spread; other tasks typically don't necessitate gloves unless contamination risk is present.
Question 5 of 5
An IP is conducting an educational session to help the nursing staff understand infectious disease transmission. She explains that an initial element in transmission is the ability of an organism to survive in the external environment during transit between hosts. What is the second element?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The second element after survival outside the host is a mechanism for transmission (e.g., droplets, contact), making B correct. A, C, and D are later steps in the infection process.