OSCE Safety and Infection Control

Question 1

What is the single most effective method for preventing the spread of infection?

Accepted Answer

Proper hand hygiene

Answer

Wearing a face shield at all times

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Using antibiotics prophylactically

Answer

Isolating all patients

Question 2

Which type of precaution is used for ALL patient encounters regardless of diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Standard precautions

Answer

Airborne precautions

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Droplet precautions only

Answer

Contact precautions only

Question 3

What is the correct order for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Accepted Answer

Gown, mask, goggles, gloves

Answer

Gloves, gown, mask, goggles

Answer

Mask, gloves, gown, goggles

Answer

Goggles, gloves, mask, gown

Question 4

What should be done first when a needlestick injury occurs?

Accepted Answer

Wash the affected area immediately with soap and water

Answer

Complete an incident report before any other action

Answer

Continue working and report at end of shift

Answer

Apply a bandage without washing

Question 5

How often should high-touch surfaces in clinical areas be cleaned?

Accepted Answer

At least daily and after known contamination

Answer

Once per week

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Only when visibly soiled

Answer

Once per month during deep cleaning

Question 6

What is the purpose of transmission-based precautions?

Accepted Answer

To provide additional protection for patients with specific infections

Answer

To replace standard precautions entirely

Answer

To reduce supply costs

Answer

To simplify the care process