IPAC Exam: Questions With Clear & Easy Solutions
Donning PPE Correct Answer - •Hand Hygiene
•Gown
•Mask
•Eye Protection
•Gloves
•Removal of PPE Correct Answer - •Gloves
•Gown
•Hand Hygiene
•Eye Protection
•Mask
•Hand Hygiene
What is the chain of infection? Correct Answer - • Infectious
agent (resident & transient micro-organism)
• Reservoir (ex. human; show no symptoms of illness)
• Portal of exit (body opening, breaks)
• Mode of transmission (routes)
• Portal of entry (ex. needle piercing, catheter)
• Host
T/F: Soap and water is the preferred method of hand hygiene.
Correct Answer - False.
Alcohol-based hand rub is the preferred method of hand hygiene (it
must be at least 60% alcohol-based to be effective)
T/F: Alcohol-based waterless antiseptic is preferred for
immunocompromised patients Correct Answer - True
T/F: Allow hands to dry before applying gloves to ensure full
antiseptic effect. Correct Answer - False.
, *Alcohol-based hand solutions do not eliminate all types of
microorganisms.
T/F: A benefit of performing alcohol-based hand rub when hands
are not visibly soiled is that it kills all bacteria and viruses Correct
Answer - False
Time it takes to use soap and water vs time it takes to use alcohol-
based hand rub Correct Answer - soap and water = at least 20
sec
alcohol-based hand rub = 15-30 sec (1-2 pumps needed)
Which is less drying to the hands: soap and water or alcohol-based
hand rub Correct Answer - alcohol-based hand rub
Why use soap and water for Clostridium difficile? Correct Answer
- The best way to get rid of C. diff is to wash your hands with soap
and water. The friction from rubbing removes the spore.
*alcohol-based waterless antiseptic is not as effective on C.Diff
spores.
When washing hands with soap and water, be sure to: Correct
Answer - It is important that you:
-apply enough soap to cover all surfaces of your hands and wrists,
-lather the soap thoroughly,
-apply friction throughout,
-rub your hands in a circular motion,
-interlacing each finger,
-rub the back of your hands,
-along the side of your thumb and small finger,
-rub along the knuckles,
-under your fingernails,
-around your wrists for a minimum of 20 seconds.
Donning PPE Correct Answer - •Hand Hygiene
•Gown
•Mask
•Eye Protection
•Gloves
•Removal of PPE Correct Answer - •Gloves
•Gown
•Hand Hygiene
•Eye Protection
•Mask
•Hand Hygiene
What is the chain of infection? Correct Answer - • Infectious
agent (resident & transient micro-organism)
• Reservoir (ex. human; show no symptoms of illness)
• Portal of exit (body opening, breaks)
• Mode of transmission (routes)
• Portal of entry (ex. needle piercing, catheter)
• Host
T/F: Soap and water is the preferred method of hand hygiene.
Correct Answer - False.
Alcohol-based hand rub is the preferred method of hand hygiene (it
must be at least 60% alcohol-based to be effective)
T/F: Alcohol-based waterless antiseptic is preferred for
immunocompromised patients Correct Answer - True
T/F: Allow hands to dry before applying gloves to ensure full
antiseptic effect. Correct Answer - False.
, *Alcohol-based hand solutions do not eliminate all types of
microorganisms.
T/F: A benefit of performing alcohol-based hand rub when hands
are not visibly soiled is that it kills all bacteria and viruses Correct
Answer - False
Time it takes to use soap and water vs time it takes to use alcohol-
based hand rub Correct Answer - soap and water = at least 20
sec
alcohol-based hand rub = 15-30 sec (1-2 pumps needed)
Which is less drying to the hands: soap and water or alcohol-based
hand rub Correct Answer - alcohol-based hand rub
Why use soap and water for Clostridium difficile? Correct Answer
- The best way to get rid of C. diff is to wash your hands with soap
and water. The friction from rubbing removes the spore.
*alcohol-based waterless antiseptic is not as effective on C.Diff
spores.
When washing hands with soap and water, be sure to: Correct
Answer - It is important that you:
-apply enough soap to cover all surfaces of your hands and wrists,
-lather the soap thoroughly,
-apply friction throughout,
-rub your hands in a circular motion,
-interlacing each finger,
-rub the back of your hands,
-along the side of your thumb and small finger,
-rub along the knuckles,
-under your fingernails,
-around your wrists for a minimum of 20 seconds.
