FREE CAREGIVER Infection Control Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

A caregiver is preparing to assist a client with personal care that involves potential contact with bodily fluids.
What is the correct sequence for donning (putting on) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

Accepted Answer

Perform hand hygiene, gown, mask, eye protection, then gloves.

Answer

Gown, gloves, mask, eye protection, then perform hand hygiene.

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Mask, gown, hand hygiene, eye protection, then gloves.

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Perform hand hygiene, gloves, gown, mask, then eye protection.

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios requires a caregiver to perform hand hygiene by washing with soap and water instead of using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer?

Accepted Answer

When hands are visibly soiled with blood or other body fluids.

Answer

After removing gloves when hands are not visibly soiled.

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Before preparing a client's medication.

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Before moving from a contaminated to a clean body site on the same client.

Question 3

To break the chain of infection, a caregiver's practice of cleaning and disinfecting a client's bedside table is an intervention aimed at which link in the chain?

Accepted Answer

Reservoir

Answer

Portal of Entry

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Susceptible Host

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Mode of Transmission

Question 4

A caregiver is assigned to a client on 'Contact Precautions' due to a Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. Which of the following PPE items are minimally required before entering the client's room?

Accepted Answer

A gown and gloves

Answer

Gloves and an N95 respirator

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A surgical mask and eye protection

Answer

Gloves only

Question 5

What is the primary difference between disinfecting and sterilizing medical equipment in a home care setting?

Accepted Answer

Disinfection kills most harmful microorganisms, while sterilization kills all microorganisms, including spores.

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Disinfection uses chemicals, while sterilization uses heat.

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Disinfection is done daily, while sterilization is done weekly.

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Disinfection is for surfaces, while sterilization is for linens.

Question 6

According to Standard Precautions, when must a caregiver wear gloves?

Accepted Answer

Whenever anticipating contact with blood, body fluids, or non-intact skin.

Answer

Only when a client has a known infectious disease.

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During all client interactions to ensure maximum safety.

Answer

Only when the caregiver has a cut on their hand.

A caregiver is preparing to assist a client with personal care that involves potential contact with bodily fluids.What is the correct sequence for donning (putting on) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

A caregiver is preparing to assist a client with personal care that involves potential contact with bodily fluids.
What is the correct sequence for donning (putting on) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?