NHI Safety and Infection Control 5

Question 1

Which of the following actions helps prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a closed drainage system

Answer

Maintaining a closed urinary drainage system prevents introduction of bacteria into the urinary tract and is the primary CAUTI prevention strategy.

Question 2

A patient with MRSA is being discharged. Which statement about MRSA transmission to household contacts is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Household members should avoid sharing personal items like towels and razors

Answer

MRSA can colonize skin and survive on surfaces, so avoiding shared personal items reduces the risk of community transmission to household contacts.

Question 3

Which disinfection level is required for semicritical medical equipment such as laryngoscope blades?

Accepted Answer

High-level disinfection

Answer

Semicritical items that contact mucous membranes require high-level disinfection that kills all microorganisms except high numbers of bacterial spores.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS) in the healthcare setting?

Accepted Answer

To provide information on hazardous chemical properties, handling, and emergency procedures

Answer

An SDS (Safety Data Sheet) provides essential information about chemical hazards, safe handling, storage, and emergency response for hazardous substances used in healthcare.

Question 5

When performing wound care using sterile technique, what should you do if you reach across the sterile field?

Accepted Answer

Stop and establish a new sterile field, as it is now contaminated

Answer

Reaching across a sterile field is considered a break in sterile technique; the entire field must be discarded and a new one prepared.

(NHI) National Healthcareer Institute Certification Practice Test

(NHI) National Healthcareer Institute Certification Practice Test

NHI Safety and Infection Control 5