Caregiver Infection Control Procedures 2

Question 1

What is the minimum time recommended for effective handwashing?

Accepted Answer

20 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

10 seconds

Answer

60 seconds

Question 2

Which PPE should be put on first?

Accepted Answer

Gown

Answer

Gloves

Answer

Mask or respirator

Answer

Eye protection

Question 3

What is the chain of infection?

Accepted Answer

Agent, reservoir, portal of exit, transmission mode, portal of entry, susceptible host

Answer

List of diseases by severity

Answer

Order for giving antibiotics

Answer

Chain of command for reporting

Question 4

A client is on contact precautions. What is required?

Accepted Answer

Gown and gloves for all contact with the client and environment

Answer

Mask when within 6 feet

Answer

No special precautions

Answer

Negative-pressure room

Question 5

How should contaminated linen be handled?

Accepted Answer

Place directly into a labeled bag at the point of use without shaking

Answer

Shake it out to remove debris first

Answer

Carry it to the laundry room before bagging

Answer

Sort by color in the client's room

Question 6

What is the difference between sterilization and disinfection?

Accepted Answer

Sterilization eliminates all microorganisms including spores; disinfection reduces them to safe levels

Answer

They are the same

Answer

Disinfection is more thorough

Answer

Sterilization uses chemicals; disinfection uses heat