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Infection Control Quiz Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which statement about environmental safety is accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because an ABC fire extinguisher is suitable for various types of fires, including those involving ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical equipment. This type of fire extinguisher is versatile and recommended for home use. Option A is incorrect because opening windows in a smoke-filled room can increase the fire's oxygen supply. Option B is incorrect because the first step should be to pull the fire alarm and ensure everyone evacuates safely. Option C is incorrect because moving a client with burning clothing can worsen the situation and cause more harm.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following security concerns is also a sentinel event that must be reported?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because the assisted suicide of a client in a healthcare facility is a sentinel event, a serious adverse event that requires immediate investigation and reporting to ensure patient safety and quality improvement. This event poses significant risks to patient well-being and requires immediate attention to prevent future occurrences. Explanation for why the other choices are incorrect: A: A possible vulnerability of the facility’s information technology to hacking is a security concern but not necessarily a sentinel event that requires mandatory reporting. C: Vulnerability to computer hacking is a security concern related to IT systems but does not qualify as a sentinel event. D: Potential information theft is a security concern but does not meet the criteria of a sentinel event that requires immediate reporting for patient safety.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who has been placed on Contact Precautions for Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) asks you to explain what he should know about this organism. Which statements made by the patient show an understanding of the patient teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: "Hands should always be cleaned with soap and water rather than the alcohol-based hand sanitizer." Rationale: 1. C. difficile spores are not effectively killed by alcohol-based hand sanitizers. 2. Washing hands with soap and water is essential for removing spores. 3. Proper hand hygiene is crucial to prevent the spread of C. difficile. 4. This statement reflects understanding of the importance of hand hygiene in preventing transmission of C. difficile. Incorrect Choices: A: Incorrect. While C. difficile is transmitted through the fecal-oral route, this statement does not directly address patient teaching on prevention. C: Incorrect. While gowns and gloves are necessary in Contact Precautions, this statement does not emphasize the importance of hand hygiene. D: Incorrect. Patients on Contact Precautions may leave the room but should practice proper hand hygiene to prevent transmission.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrate the practice of core principles of surgical asepsis? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Keep the sterile field in view at all times. This is a core principle of surgical asepsis as it helps prevent contamination by ensuring constant vigilance over the sterile field. Choice A is incorrect because the entire sterile gown, not just the front and sides, is considered sterile. Choice C is incorrect as the outer 2.5 cm of the sterile field is actually considered sterile to allow for handling without contaminating the inner field. Choice D is incorrect as all personnel in the vicinity of the sterile field, not just those within it, should wear personal protective equipment to maintain asepsis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse at a family practice is responsible for reviewing home safety issues with all patients. She knows that there is an increased risk of falls in which of these two groups of patients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, toddlers and the elderly. Toddlers are at risk due to their curious nature and lack of coordination, while the elderly are at risk due to decreased balance and strength. School-age children are more coordinated and less prone to falls, infants lack mobility, and infants and the elderly are not directly comparable in terms of fall risk.