CPCT Patient Safety and Infection Control 2

Question 1

Which hand hygiene product is most effective against Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) spores?

Accepted Answer

Antimicrobial soap and water

Answer

Alcohol-based hand rubs are ineffective against C. diff spores; soap and water with friction is required to mechanically remove them.

Question 2

The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goal regarding patient identification requires:

Accepted Answer

Using at least two patient identifiers before any procedure

Answer

At least two patient identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth) must be used before providing care, treatment, or services.

Question 3

What color-coded bag should be used to dispose of sharps and needles?

Accepted Answer

Puncture-resistant sharps container

Answer

Sharps must be disposed of immediately in puncture-resistant, leak-proof sharps containers to prevent needlestick injuries.

Question 4

A 'fall risk' bracelet should be placed on a patient who:

Accepted Answer

Has a Morse Fall Scale score indicating moderate to high risk

Answer

A standardized fall risk assessment tool such as the Morse Fall Scale is used to identify patients who need fall precautions and a fall risk bracelet.

Question 5

What does the RACE acronym stand for in fire safety?

Accepted Answer

Remove, Activate, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate

Answer

RACE stands for Remove patients from danger, Activate the alarm, Confine the fire, and Extinguish or Evacuate.

CPCT - Certified Patient Care Technicians Practice Test

CPCT - Certified Patient Care Technicians Practice Test

CPCT Patient Safety and Infection Control 2