Free HHA Infection Control and Safety Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection is:

Accepted Answer

Washing hands thoroughly and frequently

Answer

Proper hand hygiene — washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using alcohol-based hand rub — is the single most effective measure to prevent healthcare-associated infections.

Question 2

Standard precautions apply to:

Accepted Answer

All patients regardless of diagnosis

Answer

Standard precautions treat all blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes as potentially infectious for every patient, preventing unknown transmission.

Question 3

A patient has been diagnosed with MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). What additional precaution is typically required?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions — gown and gloves when entering the room

Answer

MRSA is transmitted by direct contact. Contact precautions (gown + gloves on entry, removing before exit) contain the organism and prevent spread to other patients or staff.

Question 4

Used sharps (needles, lancets) should be disposed of in:

Accepted Answer

A puncture-resistant sharps container

Answer

Puncture-resistant sharps containers prevent needlestick injuries. Placing sharps in regular trash bags is dangerous and illegal in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

An aide should change gloves:

Accepted Answer

Between tasks on the same patient if moving from a contaminated area to a clean area

Answer

Changing gloves between tasks (e.g., from perineal care to wound care) prevents cross-contamination. Wearing one pair throughout a visit spreads pathogens.

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