Infection Control Final Review
Questions and Answers Rated A+
What is the first step in infection control before providing patient care?
✔✔ Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
Why is it important to follow standard precautions in healthcare settings?
✔✔ Standard precautions are essential to prevent the spread of infections and protect both
patients and healthcare workers.
What should be done if you are exposed to a patient's blood or body fluids?
✔✔ Immediately wash the affected area with soap and water and report the exposure to the
appropriate authority.
How long should hands be washed to effectively remove germs?
✔✔ Hands should be washed for at least 20 seconds, scrubbing all areas, including between the
fingers and under the nails.
What is the purpose of using personal protective equipment (PPE)?
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,✔✔ PPE is used to create a barrier between the healthcare worker and potentially infectious
materials, reducing the risk of transmission.
When should gloves be worn during patient care?
✔✔ Gloves should be worn when there is potential contact with blood, body fluids, or non-intact
skin.
What is the proper way to dispose of used needles and other sharps?
✔✔ Dispose of used needles and sharps in a designated, puncture-resistant sharps container.
What is the recommended method for cleaning and disinfecting patient care equipment?
✔✔ Use appropriate disinfectants and follow manufacturer guidelines for cleaning and
disinfecting equipment after each use.
What action should be taken if you notice a tear or hole in your gloves during patient care?
✔✔ Remove the gloves immediately and replace them with a new pair to maintain protection.
Why is it important to cover coughs and sneezes in healthcare settings?
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, ✔✔ Covering coughs and sneezes helps prevent the spread of respiratory infections to others.
How should soiled linens be handled in a healthcare setting?
✔✔ Soiled linens should be placed in a designated bag and handled with gloves to prevent
contamination.
When should a mask be worn in a healthcare setting?
✔✔ A mask should be worn when providing care to patients with respiratory symptoms or when
there is a risk of airborne infection.
What is the significance of isolation precautions in infection control?
✔✔ Isolation precautions help prevent the spread of infectious diseases from one patient to
others, healthcare workers, or visitors.
How can healthcare workers prevent the spread of gastrointestinal infections?
✔✔ By practicing hand hygiene before and after handling food, waste, or after patient contact,
and using gloves when necessary.
What is the correct way to disinfect a surface in a patient room?
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Questions and Answers Rated A+
What is the first step in infection control before providing patient care?
✔✔ Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
Why is it important to follow standard precautions in healthcare settings?
✔✔ Standard precautions are essential to prevent the spread of infections and protect both
patients and healthcare workers.
What should be done if you are exposed to a patient's blood or body fluids?
✔✔ Immediately wash the affected area with soap and water and report the exposure to the
appropriate authority.
How long should hands be washed to effectively remove germs?
✔✔ Hands should be washed for at least 20 seconds, scrubbing all areas, including between the
fingers and under the nails.
What is the purpose of using personal protective equipment (PPE)?
1
,✔✔ PPE is used to create a barrier between the healthcare worker and potentially infectious
materials, reducing the risk of transmission.
When should gloves be worn during patient care?
✔✔ Gloves should be worn when there is potential contact with blood, body fluids, or non-intact
skin.
What is the proper way to dispose of used needles and other sharps?
✔✔ Dispose of used needles and sharps in a designated, puncture-resistant sharps container.
What is the recommended method for cleaning and disinfecting patient care equipment?
✔✔ Use appropriate disinfectants and follow manufacturer guidelines for cleaning and
disinfecting equipment after each use.
What action should be taken if you notice a tear or hole in your gloves during patient care?
✔✔ Remove the gloves immediately and replace them with a new pair to maintain protection.
Why is it important to cover coughs and sneezes in healthcare settings?
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, ✔✔ Covering coughs and sneezes helps prevent the spread of respiratory infections to others.
How should soiled linens be handled in a healthcare setting?
✔✔ Soiled linens should be placed in a designated bag and handled with gloves to prevent
contamination.
When should a mask be worn in a healthcare setting?
✔✔ A mask should be worn when providing care to patients with respiratory symptoms or when
there is a risk of airborne infection.
What is the significance of isolation precautions in infection control?
✔✔ Isolation precautions help prevent the spread of infectious diseases from one patient to
others, healthcare workers, or visitors.
How can healthcare workers prevent the spread of gastrointestinal infections?
✔✔ By practicing hand hygiene before and after handling food, waste, or after patient contact,
and using gloves when necessary.
What is the correct way to disinfect a surface in a patient room?
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