Infection Prevention & Control Nursing Bundle – 2025 Q&A;
Study Notes
Compiled by Etah (Fundamentals of Nursing)
These comprehensive Infection Prevention & Control Q&A; notes cover key nursing
concepts, protocols, and practical applications for safe clinical practice. Ideal for student
nurses, NCLEX preparation, and revision before exams.
Q1. What is infection prevention and control in nursing?
It is a set of evidence-based practices designed to prevent the spread of infections in
healthcare settings through hygiene, sanitation, and proper use of protective measures.
Q2. Define asepsis.
Asepsis is the absence of disease-causing microorganisms. It involves practices that
minimize infection risk during medical procedures.
Q3. What are the two types of asepsis?
Medical asepsis: Reduces microorganisms (e.g., hand hygiene, cleaning). Surgical
asepsis: Eliminates all microorganisms (e.g., sterilization of instruments).
Q4. List five standard precautions in nursing practice.
1. Hand hygiene 2. Use of PPE 3. Safe injection practices 4. Safe handling of
contaminated equipment 5. Respiratory hygiene.
Q5. What is the difference between cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization?
Cleaning: Removal of visible dirt. Disinfection: Kills most pathogens. Sterilization: Destroys
all microorganisms, including spores.
Q6. When should hand hygiene be performed?
Before and after patient contact, before aseptic tasks, after exposure to body fluids, and
after touching patient surroundings.
Q7. What are personal protective equipment (PPE) items?
Gloves, masks, gowns, goggles, and face shields used to prevent exposure to infectious
materials.
Q8. Define isolation precautions.
Measures used to prevent transmission of specific infectious agents from patients to
healthcare workers or other patients.
Q9. What are the main types of transmission-based precautions?
Study Notes
Compiled by Etah (Fundamentals of Nursing)
These comprehensive Infection Prevention & Control Q&A; notes cover key nursing
concepts, protocols, and practical applications for safe clinical practice. Ideal for student
nurses, NCLEX preparation, and revision before exams.
Q1. What is infection prevention and control in nursing?
It is a set of evidence-based practices designed to prevent the spread of infections in
healthcare settings through hygiene, sanitation, and proper use of protective measures.
Q2. Define asepsis.
Asepsis is the absence of disease-causing microorganisms. It involves practices that
minimize infection risk during medical procedures.
Q3. What are the two types of asepsis?
Medical asepsis: Reduces microorganisms (e.g., hand hygiene, cleaning). Surgical
asepsis: Eliminates all microorganisms (e.g., sterilization of instruments).
Q4. List five standard precautions in nursing practice.
1. Hand hygiene 2. Use of PPE 3. Safe injection practices 4. Safe handling of
contaminated equipment 5. Respiratory hygiene.
Q5. What is the difference between cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization?
Cleaning: Removal of visible dirt. Disinfection: Kills most pathogens. Sterilization: Destroys
all microorganisms, including spores.
Q6. When should hand hygiene be performed?
Before and after patient contact, before aseptic tasks, after exposure to body fluids, and
after touching patient surroundings.
Q7. What are personal protective equipment (PPE) items?
Gloves, masks, gowns, goggles, and face shields used to prevent exposure to infectious
materials.
Q8. Define isolation precautions.
Measures used to prevent transmission of specific infectious agents from patients to
healthcare workers or other patients.
Q9. What are the main types of transmission-based precautions?
