NHI Safety and Infection Control 2

Question 1

Which type of isolation is used for patients with airborne-transmitted diseases such as tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

Airborne isolation

Answer

Contact isolation

Answer

Droplet isolation

Answer

Protective isolation

Question 2

What is the FIRST step a healthcare worker should take when they suspect a patient has a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?

Accepted Answer

Notify the charge nurse or supervisor

Answer

Administer antibiotics immediately

Answer

Transfer the patient to isolation

Answer

Document the suspicion in the chart

Question 3

A sharps container should be replaced when it is filled to what level?

Accepted Answer

75%

Answer

25%

Answer

50%

Answer

100%

Question 4

Which pathogen is most commonly associated with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?

Accepted Answer

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Answer

Clostridium difficile

Answer

Norovirus

Answer

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Question 5

When removing personal protective equipment (PPE) after caring for a patient on contact precautions, which item is removed LAST?

Accepted Answer

Hand hygiene

Answer

Gloves

Answer

Gown

Answer

Mask

Question 6

Which cleaning agent is considered the gold standard for eliminating Clostridium difficile spores from surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) solution

Answer

Alcohol-based wipes

Answer

Quaternary ammonium compounds

Answer

Iodine-based disinfectants

Question 7

A healthcare worker accidentally splashes blood into their eye. What is the IMMEDIATE action?

Accepted Answer

Flush the eye with sterile saline or water for 15 minutes

Answer

Report to employee health within 24 hours

Answer

Apply antibiotic eye drops

Answer

Cover the eye with a sterile patch