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Infection Control Exam Questions Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which one of the following risk factors contributes to the development of UTI in HCFs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed factors—catheterization, instrumentation, and urinary tract anomalies—increase UTI risk in HCFs, making D correct.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the 'five moments for hand hygiene' do healthcare workers forget most often?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Studies show 'after contact with patient surroundings' is frequently overlooked due to less obvious contamination risk.
Question 3 of 5
What is the single most important reason for healthcare workers to practise good hand hygiene?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The primary purpose of hand hygiene in healthcare is to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), which pose significant risks to patients.
Question 4 of 5
The main reasons for hand hygiene non-compliance reported by the healthcare workers are:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed reasons—time constraints, skin irritation, and glove preference—are commonly reported barriers to compliance.
Question 5 of 5
The optimal time to collect a sputum specimen for acid-fast bacilli (AFB) testing to rule out TB would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morning sputum has the highest yield for AFB due to overnight accumulation, making A correct.