NMBI Infection Control

Question 1

What is the primary chain of infection broken by hand hygiene?

Accepted Answer

Transmission route

Answer

Susceptible host

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Infectious agent

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Portal of entry

Question 2

What type of isolation precautions are used for a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB)?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions (negative pressure room, FFP2/3 mask)

Answer

Standard precautions only

Answer

Contact precautions (gown and gloves)

Answer

Droplet precautions (surgical mask)

Question 3

Which organism is associated with healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) and is resistant to most antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

Answer

E. coli

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Candida albicans

Question 4

What does PPE stand for in infection control?

Accepted Answer

Personal Protective Equipment

Answer

Patient Protection Equipment

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Professional Practice Equipment

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Pathogen Prevention Equipment

Question 5

A patient is diagnosed with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff). What specific hand hygiene method is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water handwashing

Answer

Alcohol-based hand gel alone

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Gloves only

Answer

Antiseptic hand gel

Question 6

What is the purpose of 'aseptic non-touch technique' (ANTT)?

Accepted Answer

To prevent microbial contamination of susceptible sites during clinical procedures

Answer

To sterilise all equipment before every patient contact

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To clean the patient's skin only

Answer

To dispose of clinical waste safely