Question 1

What does C-diff stand for?

Accepted Answer

Clostridium difficile

Answer

Community-acquired infection

Answer

Contaminated water

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Cross infection

Question 2

What must be worn where exposure to blood and bodily fluid is anticipated?

Accepted Answer

Gloves

Answer

Goggles

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Respiratory protection

Answer

Aprons

Question 3

What is the first stage in the six stages hand washing technique?

Accepted Answer

Rub palm to palm

Answer

Rub the backs of both hands

Answer

Rub the backs of interlaced fingers

Answer

Interlace fingers

Question 4

What is the simplest but most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?

Accepted Answer

Hand hygiene

Answer

Using face protection

Answer

Sterilization

Answer

Wearing gloves

Question 5

What must be disposed of in clinical waste bags to reduce the risk of needle stick injuries?

Accepted Answer

Contaminated waste

Answer

Anatomical waste

Answer

Sharps waste

Answer

Linen waste

Question 6

What must be used for decontamination and cleaning of equipment?

Accepted Answer

Wipes

Answer

Spillage kits

Answer

Sprays

Answer

Clean labels

Question 7

What color are the bags for infected linen?

Accepted Answer

Pink

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White

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Green

Answer

Orange

Question 8

What is used for cleaning and decontamination of commodes?

Accepted Answer

Sprays

Answer

Clean labels

Answer

Spillage kits

Answer

Wipes

Question 9

What is the first link in the chain of infection?

Accepted Answer

Infectious agent

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Portal of exit

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Mode of transmission

Answer

Reservoir

Question 10

What percentage of people miss some part of their hands when washing them?

Accepted Answer

89 percent

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50 percent

Answer

75 percent

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100 percent

Question 11

What does PPE stand for?

Accepted Answer

Personal protective equipment

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Preventative protective equipment

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Public protective equipment

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Professional protective equipment

Question 12

What type of isolation focuses on preventing the spread of infection within a ward?

Accepted Answer

Standard isolation

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Source isolation

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Protective isolation

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Special isolation

Question 13

What is the bacteria that can live in the colon without needing oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Clostridium difficile

Answer

C-diff

Answer

MRSA

Answer

Legionella

Question 14

What is the key principles for good infection control practice?

Accepted Answer

Hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, safety and sharps equipment decontamination, safe handling and disposal of clinical waste, and water safety hygiene

Answer

Medication management, patient comfort, room cleanliness, proper diet, exercise routine

Question 15

What practice helps prevent the spread of infection from contaminated water?

Accepted Answer

Hand hygiene

Answer

Wearing masks

Answer

Using disinfectant wipes

Answer

Wearing gloves

Question 16

What is the first stage in the hand washing technique?

Accepted Answer

Rub palm to palm

Answer

Interlace fingers

Answer

Rub backs of hands

Answer

Wash thumbs

Question 17

What must be done after a needlestick or sharps injury?

Accepted Answer

Squeeze it, bleed it, wash it, cover it, report it

Answer

Apply bandaid and continue working

Answer

Ignore it, continue working, wash hands later

Answer

Throw the sharp object away, wash hands

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