Preventing and Controlling the
Transmission of Infectious Agents
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infectious agents in healthcare settings?
A) Wearing gloves at all times
B) Regularly sterilizing all surfaces
C) Practicing proper hand hygiene
✔✔D) Adhering to standard precautions
What is the primary purpose of standard precautions?
A) To identify infected patients
✔✔B) To reduce the risk of transmission of infectious agents
C) To minimize paperwork related to infections
D) To eliminate the need for vaccinations
What is the main reason healthcare workers should avoid wearing jewelry during patient care?
A) Jewelry is not professional in appearance
✔✔B) It can harbor microorganisms and impede hand hygiene
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,C) It may damage medical equipment
D) It is uncomfortable under gloves
Which method is most effective for cleaning visibly soiled hands?
A) Alcohol-based hand rub
✔✔B) Washing with soap and water
C) Wiping with disinfectant cloths
D) Using antiseptic wipes
Why are gloves considered a crucial component of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
A) They keep hands clean
✔✔B) They provide a barrier against exposure to infectious agents
C) They are required by law
D) They are inexpensive and easy to use
When should masks be replaced during patient care?
✔✔A) After each patient or when visibly soiled
B) At the end of the shift
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,C) Only if the patient requests it
D) After every five patients
What is the purpose of isolating patients with airborne infections?
A) To improve their recovery time
✔✔B) To prevent the spread of infectious agents through the air
C) To reduce healthcare worker exposure to contaminated surfaces
D) To ensure their comfort and privacy
What is a key practice in preventing healthcare-associated infections?
✔✔A) Adhering to proper hand hygiene protocols
B) Conducting patient surveys on cleanliness
C) Using antibiotics preventatively
D) Wearing multiple layers of gloves
Why is it important to clean and disinfect reusable medical equipment after each use?
A) To save costs on new equipment
B) To reduce wear and tear
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, ✔✔C) To prevent the transmission of infectious agents
D) To maintain the equipment's appearance
What is the role of respiratory hygiene in infection control?
✔✔A) To reduce the spread of respiratory droplets from infected individuals
B) To improve air circulation in patient rooms
C) To prevent allergies in healthcare workers
D) To ensure patient comfort during care
Which of the following is considered a contact precaution?
A) Wearing an N95 mask
B) Isolating the patient in a negative pressure room
✔✔C) Using gloves and gowns when handling the patient or their environment
D) Administering antibiotics immediately
What is the most effective way to reduce airborne transmission in healthcare settings?
✔✔A) Using proper ventilation systems and HEPA filters
B) Keeping doors and windows closed
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Transmission of Infectious Agents
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infectious agents in healthcare settings?
A) Wearing gloves at all times
B) Regularly sterilizing all surfaces
C) Practicing proper hand hygiene
✔✔D) Adhering to standard precautions
What is the primary purpose of standard precautions?
A) To identify infected patients
✔✔B) To reduce the risk of transmission of infectious agents
C) To minimize paperwork related to infections
D) To eliminate the need for vaccinations
What is the main reason healthcare workers should avoid wearing jewelry during patient care?
A) Jewelry is not professional in appearance
✔✔B) It can harbor microorganisms and impede hand hygiene
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,C) It may damage medical equipment
D) It is uncomfortable under gloves
Which method is most effective for cleaning visibly soiled hands?
A) Alcohol-based hand rub
✔✔B) Washing with soap and water
C) Wiping with disinfectant cloths
D) Using antiseptic wipes
Why are gloves considered a crucial component of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
A) They keep hands clean
✔✔B) They provide a barrier against exposure to infectious agents
C) They are required by law
D) They are inexpensive and easy to use
When should masks be replaced during patient care?
✔✔A) After each patient or when visibly soiled
B) At the end of the shift
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,C) Only if the patient requests it
D) After every five patients
What is the purpose of isolating patients with airborne infections?
A) To improve their recovery time
✔✔B) To prevent the spread of infectious agents through the air
C) To reduce healthcare worker exposure to contaminated surfaces
D) To ensure their comfort and privacy
What is a key practice in preventing healthcare-associated infections?
✔✔A) Adhering to proper hand hygiene protocols
B) Conducting patient surveys on cleanliness
C) Using antibiotics preventatively
D) Wearing multiple layers of gloves
Why is it important to clean and disinfect reusable medical equipment after each use?
A) To save costs on new equipment
B) To reduce wear and tear
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, ✔✔C) To prevent the transmission of infectious agents
D) To maintain the equipment's appearance
What is the role of respiratory hygiene in infection control?
✔✔A) To reduce the spread of respiratory droplets from infected individuals
B) To improve air circulation in patient rooms
C) To prevent allergies in healthcare workers
D) To ensure patient comfort during care
Which of the following is considered a contact precaution?
A) Wearing an N95 mask
B) Isolating the patient in a negative pressure room
✔✔C) Using gloves and gowns when handling the patient or their environment
D) Administering antibiotics immediately
What is the most effective way to reduce airborne transmission in healthcare settings?
✔✔A) Using proper ventilation systems and HEPA filters
B) Keeping doors and windows closed
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