Infection Control Quiz Flashcards
- Why should healthcare personnel remove PPE in a specific sequence during the doffing process?
A) It is just a procedural requirement
B) To avoid self-contamination and maintain infection control
C) It makes the process more time-efficient
D) Any sequence is acceptable during doffing
B
- How long should you continue rubbing your hands together during a hand rub?
A) At least 5 seconds
B) At least 10 seconds
C) At least 15 seconds
D) At least 20 seconds
D
- When might full-body suits be necessary as part of PPE?
A) During routine office meetings
B) In chemical or biological hazard environments
C) In well-ventilated outdoor spaces
D) Only in extreme temperature conditions
B
- When should respiratory protection, such as respirators, be used as part of PPE?
A) Only in outdoor settings
B) Only during extreme weather conditions
C) When airborne particles or hazardous gases are present
D) During routine office tasks
C
- When should respiratory protection, such as respirators, be used as part of PPE?
A) Only in outdoor settings
B) Only during extreme weather conditions
C) When airborne particles or hazardous gases are present
D) During routine office tasks
D
- What is the recommended duration for rubbing your hands together during handwashing?
A) At least 5 seconds
B) At least 10 seconds
C) At least 15 seconds
D) At least 20 seconds
D
- Which areas are often missed during hand rubs but should be given particular attention?
A) Palms
B) Back of the hands
C) Fingertips, thumbs, and areas around and under the nails
D) Wrists
C
- When should hand hygiene be performed after body fluid exposure risk?
A) Only when visible blood is present
B) Only when handling sharp objects
C) Immediately after any exposure to body fluids, including blood –
D) After every aseptic task
C
- What is the recommended alcohol concentration in alcohol-based hand rubs for effective hand hygiene?** -
A) 30%–50% -
B) 60%–95% -
C) 10%–20% -
D) 5%–10%
B
- Why is hand hygiene considered a crucial practice in healthcare settings?
A) To promote the spread of infections
B) To prevent healthcare-associated infections and ensure patient safety
C) To save time for healthcare workers
D) To maintain aseptic conditions in the environm
B
When should healthcare workers perform hand hygiene before patient contact?
A) Only after patient contact
B) Only during aseptic tasks
C) Before any direct patient contact or when entering the patient’s environment
D) After contact with inanimate surfaces
C
What are some desired outcomes for patients with impaired verbal communication?
A) Decreased satisfaction with interpersonal interactions
B) Limited ability to send and receive clear messages
C) Increased satisfaction with interpersonal interactions, the ability to send and receive clear messages, and attention to and accurate interpretation of verbal and nonverbal cues.
D) Ignoring verbal and nonverbal cues
C
In the nursing process evaluation phase, what is the primary focus for determining the success of the plan of care?
A) Nurse’s perspective on outcomes
B) Patient’s perspective on outcomes
C) Strict adherence to the plan of care
D) Avoiding modification of the plan
B
Why do older adults with sensory, motor, or cognitive impairments require adaptation of communication techniques?
A) To complicate communication processes.
B) To avoid adapting communication techniques.
C) To facilitate sending, receiving, and interpreting messages.
D) To exclude them from communication efforts.
C
In the context of nursing process implementation, what is a key aspect that nurses need to consider regarding communication techniques?
A) Therapeutic communication techniques only
B) Nontherapeutic communication techniques only
C) Adapting communication techniques
D) Avoiding communication techniques
C
