CMT Infection Control Practices 2

Question 1

The single most effective method for preventing the spread of infection in healthcare settings is:

Accepted Answer

Hand hygiene

Answer

Wearing gloves at all times

Answer

Using antibiotics prophylactically

Answer

Wearing N95 respirators

Question 2

Which type of precaution requires a negative-pressure isolation room?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

Droplet precautions

Answer

Standard precautions

Question 3

How long should a standard surgical hand scrub last?

Accepted Answer

2-6 minutes

Answer

15-30 seconds

Answer

1-2 minutes

Answer

10-15 minutes

Question 4

Sharps containers should be replaced when they reach what fill level?

Accepted Answer

Three-quarters full

Answer

Completely full

Answer

Half full

Answer

One-quarter full

Question 5

Which organism is most commonly associated with healthcare-associated infections from improper catheter care?

Accepted Answer

Escherichia coli

Answer

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Answer

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Answer

Haemophilus influenzae

Question 6

What color bag is used for disposing of regulated medical waste (biohazardous materials)?

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

Black

Answer

Clear

Answer

Blue