Deck 15: Preventing Infection

Question 1

Asepsis means

A)Clean technique
B)The process of destroying pathogens
C)An infection acquired after admission to a nursing center
D)Being free of disease-producing microbes

Answer 1

Being free of disease-producing microbes

Question 2

Microbes that live and grow in a certain location are

A)Non-pathogens
B)Pathogens
C)Normal flora
D)Spores

Answer 2

Normal flora

Question 3

A carrier is

A)The environment in which microbes live and grow
B)Someone who is a reservoir for microbes but who does not have the signs and symptoms of infection
C)The location where microbes usually live and grow
D)A preparation given to produce immunity against an infectious disease

Answer 3

Someone who is a reservoir for microbes but who does not have the signs and symptoms of infection

Question 4

A microbe that can cause an infection is

A)A non-pathogen
B)A pathogen
C)Normal flora
D)A spore

Question 5

A microbe normally lives and grows in the respiratory system.Which statement is correct?

A)The microbe will cause a respiratory infection.
B)The microbe is a pathogen in the respiratory system.
C)The microbe can cause an infection in another part of the body.
D)The same microbe is found on the skin.

Question 6

Bacteria are often called

A)Germs
B)Fungi
C)Viruses
D)Spores

Question 7

The process of becoming unclean is

A)Asepsis
B)Contamination
C)Sterilization
D)Disinfection

Question 8

A person develops an infection after being admitted to a nursing center.The person has

A)A healthcare-associated infection
B)Normal flora
C)Immunity
D)A contagious disease

Question 9

A sterile field is

A)A work area free of all pathogens and non-pathogens
B)The same as sterile technique
C)The same as surgical asepsis
D)The process of destroying all microbes

Question 10

The microbe that usually does not cause an infection is

A)A non-pathogen
B)A pathogen
C)Normal flora
D)A spore

Question 11

A disease caused by pathogens that spread easily is

A)A communicable disease
B)An infection
C)A nosocomial infection
D)Immunity

Question 12

Certain practices remove or destroy pathogens.They also prevent them from spreading from one person or place to another person or place.These practices are

A)Standard Precautions
B)Transmission-Based Precautions
C)Medical asepsis
D)Sterile technique

Question 13

Who is responsible for preventing infections from spreading?

A)Nurses
B)Doctors
C)The nursing team
D)The health team

Question 14

Sterile means

A)The absence of all microbes
B)A work area free of all pathogens and non-pathogens
C)The process of destroying all microbes
D)The practices that keep equipment and supplies free of all microbes

Question 15

A person that has protection against a certain disease has

A)Immunity
B)Personal protective equipment
C)A vaccine
D)A germicide

Question 16

A vaccine is

A)Given to produce immunity
B)Used to disinfect supplies and equipment
C)A microbe that causes infection
D)Normal flora

Question 17

Which statement about microbes is incorrect?

A)They grow best without oxygen.
B)They need water and nourishment.
C)They grow best in a warm and dark environment.
D)They need a host to live and grow.

Question 18

Microbes are found

A)In blood,body fluids,excretions,and secretions
B)In the air and in water
C)In the respiratory system and digestive system
D)Everywhere

Question 19

Items are sterilized in

A)An autoclave
B)A reservoir
C)A germicide
D)Normal flora

Question 20

Clean technique is the same as

A)Sterile technique
B)Surgical asepsis
C)Medical asepsis
D)Normal flora

Question 21

Healthcare-associated infections are prevented by all of the following except

A)Medical asepsis
B)Surgical asepsis
C)Isolation precautions
D)Contamination precautions

Question 22

An infection involving the whole body is

A)A local infection
B)A systemic infection
C)A contagious disease
D)Normal flora

Question 23

Signs and symptoms of infection include all of the following except

A)Constipation
B)Diarrhea
C)Nausea
D)Vomiting

Question 24

Who can develop healthcare-associated infections?

A)Residents
B)The nursing team
C)Doctors
D)The health team

Question 25

A local infection occurs in

A)The person's neighborhood
B)A body part
C)The whole body
D)Normal flora

Question 26

Which is the easiest and most important way to prevent infections from spreading?

A)Standard Precautions
B)Practicing hand hygiene
C)Transmission-Based Precautions
D)The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

Question 27

When washing your hands,you should stand so that

A)Your uniform touches the sink
B)Your hands touch the sink
C)Your body touches the sink
D)Soap and faucets are easy to reach

Question 28

Infection starts with a

A)Source or pathogen
B)Reservoir or host
C)Portal of exit or portal of entry
D)Susceptible host

Question 29

Microbes that can resist the effects of antibiotics are _____ organisms.

A)Multidrug-resistant
B)Staphylococcus aureus
C)Methicillin
D)Infection-resistant

Question 30

Hand hygiene is practiced in all of the following situations except

A)When gloves are on
B)After elimination
C)After contact with blood,body fluids,secretions,or excretions
D)Before and after handling,preparing,or eating food

Question 31

A carrier

A)Can transmit pathogens to others
B)Is not a reservoir for pathogens
C)Has the signs and symptoms of an infection
D)Is a susceptible host

Question 32

Pathogens are transmitted by all of the following except

A)Eating and drinking utensils
B)Personal care items
C)Coughing,sneezing,talking,laughing,and singing
D)Sterile technique

Question 33

A susceptible host is a(n)

A)Person at risk for infection
B)Animal or insect
C)Reservoir where a pathogen lives and grows
D)Carrier

Question 34

Pathogens are transmitted by all of the following except

A)Air,food,and water
B)Blood,body fluids,secretions,and excretions
C)Surgical asepsis
D)Animals and insects

Question 35

Signs and symptoms of infection include all of the following except

A)Stiff and painful joints
B)Fever
C)Redness and swelling of a body part
D)Increased pulse and respiratory rates

Question 36

Healthcare-associated infections can be spread by all of the following except

A)Personal care items and eating and drinking utensils
B)Poor hand hygiene
C)Coughing,sneezing,talking,laughing,and singing
D)Sterile technique

Question 37

In medical asepsis,an item is contaminated if _____ are present.

A)Pathogens
B)Non-pathogens
C)Pathogens and non-pathogens
D)Bacteria and viruses

Question 38

Portals of exit are

A)The same as portals of entry
B)Personal care items
C)Eating and drinking utensils
D)Blood,body fluids,secretions,and excretions

Question 39

Aseptic practices include all of the following except

A)Providing all persons with their own personal care items
B)Bathing,washing hair,and brushing teeth regularly
C)Washing fruits and raw vegetables before serving them
D)Washing your hands after putting gloves on

Question 40

When washing your hands,your hands and forearms are kept

A)Above your elbows
B)Lower than your elbows
C)Even with your elbows
D)Close to your body

Question 41

Disposable items are used to

A)Lower health care costs
B)Prevent the spread of infection
C)Save time
D)Save soap and cleaning solutions

Question 42

Before handling a disinfectant,you need to check the

A)Person's care plan
B)Material safety data sheet
C)Assignment sheet
D)Amount remaining

Question 43

When using chemical disinfectants,you need to wear

A)Personal protective equipment
B)A gown,mask,and disposable gloves
C)Utility gloves
D)Sterile gloves

Question 44

To turn off the faucets,use

A)Your clean hands
B)A clean paper towel for each faucet
C)The paper towel used for drying your hands
D)The same paper towel for each faucet

Question 45

Which of the following does not control portals of exit?

A)Wearing personal protective equipment as needed
B)Using tissues when coughing or sneezing
C)Covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
D)Holding equipment and linens away from your uniform

Question 46

Which of the following body fluid does not spread infection?

A)Semen
B)Saliva
C)Sweat
D)Vaginal fluids

Question 47

Which statement is correct about cleaning a bedpan?

A)You need to wear gloves.
B)You rinse the bedpan in hot water first.
C)You wash the bedpan with soap and hot water.
D)You use a brush if necessary.

Question 48

Which of the following will not control portals of entry?

A)Providing skin care
B)Providing good oral hygiene
C)Keeping linens dry and wrinkle-free
D)Wiping from the rectum to the urethra

Question 49

Which statement about controlling the transmission of microbes is incorrect?

A)You can borrow a resident's equipment to use for another person.
B)You need to assist residents with hand washing before and after eating.
C)You need to assist residents with hand washing after elimination.
D)Items on the floor are considered contaminated.

Question 50

Single-use items are

A)Re-used
B)Discarded after use
C)Cleaned for re-use
D)Used for more than one person

Question 51

To control the spread of microbes,you should do all of the following except

A)Practice hand hygiene
B)Shake linens and equipment to remove dust
C)Clean tubs,showers,and shower chairs after each use
D)Clean from the cleanest area to the dirtiest

Question 52

The purpose of cleaning is to

A)Destroy all pathogens and non-pathogens
B)Reduce the number of microbes present
C)Make disposable items re-usable
D)Produce a sterile field

Question 53

Disinfection destroys

A)Spores
B)Pathogens
C)All microbes
D)Bacteria

Question 54

Which is correct about decontaminating your hands with an alcohol-based rub?

A)Wash your hands before applying the hand rub.
B)Rub your hands together.
C)Cover all surfaces of your hands and fingers.
D)Rub your hands together until they are dry.

Question 55

When drying your hands,start at the

A)Fingertips and work up to your forearms
B)Elbows and work down to your fingers
C)Forearms and work down to your fingers
D)Wrists and work down to the fingers

Question 56

When cleaning,you need to clean

A)Toward your body
B)Away from your body
C)From the dirtiest area to the cleanest
D)As fast as possible

Question 57

When clean gloves have contact with clean sheets,which statement is correct?

A)The gloves and the sheets are still clean.
B)The gloves are contaminated,but the sheets are clean.
C)The gloves and the sheets are contaminated.
D)The gloves are clean,but the sheets are contaminated.

Question 58

Germicides are

A)Disinfectants
B)Sterilizing agents
C)Cleaning agents
D)Aseptic measures

Question 59

Hands are washed for at least _____ seconds.

A)10
B)15
C)20
D)30

Question 60

A person has a drainage container for urine.To empty and dispose of the urine,you need to

A)Check the material safety data sheet
B)Follow the care plan
C)Wear gloves
D)Use a leak-proof plastic bag

Question 61

You are delegated tasks that involve Transmission-Based Precautions.The nurse needs to tell you

A)When to wash your hands
B)How to respect the person's rights
C)What personal protective equipment to use
D)To keep the signal light within reach

Question 62

A gown used for isolation precautions is removed

A)Before leaving the room
B)After leaving the room
C)After care is completed
D)In the dirty utility room

Question 63

Goggles and face shields

A)Are worn for all tasks
B)Protect the mucous membranes of your mouth,eyes,and nose
C)Are worn only when blood is present
D)Are cleaned for re-use

Question 64

A resident has a communicable disease.The nurse tells you that droplet precautions are needed.You know that droplets are produced by

A)Splashes and sprays of blood,body fluids,secretions,or excretions
B)Coughing,sneezing,or talking
C)Chicken pox or the measles
D)Touching surfaces or care items in the person's room

Question 65

Contact precautions always require the use of

A)Gloves
B)A mask
C)A gown
D)Goggles

Question 66

You tear a glove while performing a task.What should you do?

A)Complete the task before removing the gloves.
B)Ask the nurse what to do.
C)Remove the gloves,practice hand hygiene,and then put on a new pair.
D)Remove the glove and put on a new one.

Question 67

Which statement about gowns is incorrect?

A)They are worn when splashes or sprays of blood,body fluids,secretions,or excretions are likely.
B)The gown must completely cover you from your neck to your knees.
C)A wet gown is contaminated.
D)The gown front and sleeves are considered to be clean.

Question 68

Which is correct about a wet mask?

A)The mask is contaminated.
B)You must complete the task as quickly as possible.
C)You must control your breathing.
D)You must take the mask off and let it dry.

Question 69

Disposable gloves are worn for all of the following except

A)Surgical asepsis
B)When contact with blood,body fluids,secretions,or excretions is likely
C)When contact with non-intact skin is likely
D)When contact with contaminated surfaces is likely

Question 70

Which statement about gloves is incorrect?

A)Only one pair is needed for each task.
B)Gloves are discarded after use.
C)Gloves must cover your wrists.
D)The insides of gloves are clean.

Question 71

The nurse asks you to perform three tasks for a resident.Assume that contact with blood,body fluids,secretions,or excretions is likely.How many pairs of gloves do you need?

A)1 pair
B)At least 2 pairs
C)At least 3 pairs
D)No gloves

Question 72

When following droplet precautions,you need to wear

A)A tuberculosis respirator
B)A mask when working within 3 feet of the person
C)A gown
D)Eye protection

Question 73

You are removing a mask.Which part is contaminated?

A)The upper ties
B)The lower ties
C)The front part
D)The entire mask

Question 74

Your gloves are contaminated and you need to touch a clean surface.What should you do?

A)Remove the gloves and decontaminate your hands.
B)Wash your gloved hands.
C)Complete necessary care and remove the gloves.
D)Ask the nurse what to do.

Question 75

The nurse hands you a used disposable syringe with the needle attached.What should you do?

A)Recap the needle.
B)Break the needle off of the syringe.
C)Bend the needle.
D)Place the needle and syringe in a puncture-resistant container.

Question 76

A resident is on contact precautions.Before entering the resident's room,you should

A)Collect all needed equipment
B)Put on a mask,gown,and gloves
C)Double-bag items in leak-proof plastic bags
D)Wet a mop with disinfectant solution

Question 77

Standard Precautions apply to

A)All persons whenever care is given
B)Only those residents on isolation precautions
C)The health team
D)Persons with infections

Question 78

Gloves are easier to put on

A)At the start of your shift
B)When your hands are wet
C)When your hands are dry
D)If you have lotion on your hands

Question 79

Soiled linen is

A)Handled according to the center's policies
B)Discarded
C)Sent home with the family
D)Washed in the person's room

Question 80

Standard Precautions require hand hygiene except

A)When you have gloves on
B)After touching blood,body fluids,secretions,or excretions
C)Between tasks and procedures on the same person
D)Between resident contacts