Infection Prevention

Question 1

Infection prevention is

Answer 1

A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease

Question 2

When pathogens enter the bloodstream and move throughout the body, a ________ has occurred.

Answer 2

Systemic infection

Question 3

One sign of a localized infection is

Answer 3

Drainage from a wound or cavity

Question 4

An object can be called clean if

Answer 4

It has not been contaminated with pathogens

Question 5

______ destroy pathogens but not all pathogen’s, while ______ destroyers all microorganisms, including those that form spores.

Answer 5

Disinfection, sterilization

Question 6

Making an area or object free of all microorganisms is called

Answer 6

Surgical asepsis

Question 7

Before a nursing assistant leaves a dirty utility room, what must you do to avoid transferring pathogens to other areas of the facility?

Answer 7

Wash her hands

Question 8

How many links in the chain of infection must be broken to prevent infection?

Answer 8

One

Question 9

A causative agent is

Answer 9

A pathogen or microorganism that causes disease

Question 10

Infection prevention for the portal of exit link in the chain of infection could include

Answer 10

Covering the mouth when sneezing

Question 11

In which of the following parts of the body are mucous membranes found?

Answer 11

Genitals

Question 12

A susceptible host is

Answer 12

An uninfected person who could get sick

Question 13

Which of the following is a reason that people are at greater risk for infection as they get older?

Answer 13

Elderly people are hospitalized more often.

Question 14

Which of the following increases the risk of infection in older adults?

Answer 14

Catheter use

Question 15

Standard precautions means

Answer 15

Treating all blood, body fluids, and mucous membranes as if they were infected

Question 16

With whom should A nursing assistant use standard precautions?

Answer 16

With every resident in his care

Question 17

Under standard precautions, the term body fluids includes

Answer 17

Urine

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of gloves?

Answer 18

Gloves should be worn when performing care on a resident who has broken skin.

Question 19

A mask and goggles should be worn

Answer 19

If contact with splashing or sprayed blood or bodily fluids is likely

Question 20

The most important thing a nursing assistant can do to prevent the spread of disease is to

Answer 20

Wash her hands

Question 21

Hand hygiene is

Answer 21

Washing hands with either plain or anti-septic soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rubs

Question 22

When washing hands, a nursing assistant should use friction for

Answer 22

At least 20 seconds

Question 23

Which of the following is the proper order to don personal protective equipment?

Answer 23

Put on gown, mask, goggles, and gloves

Question 24

When handling dirty linen, a nursing assistant should

Answer 24

Wear gloves

Question 25

Where is the best place to dispose of sharps?

Answer 25

In a puncture-proof biohazard container

Question 26

What should a nursing assistant do if he spills a substance on his body?

Answer 26

Immediately wash the area using the proper cleaning agent

Question 27

Droplets normally do not travel more than

Answer 27

6 feet

Question 28

Which of the following is true of transmission-based precautions?

Answer 28

They are practiced in addition to standard precautions.

Question 29

Why would a resident be in isolation?

Answer 29

Because the resident requires transmission based precautions

Question 30

How should residents in isolation be treated?

Answer 30

They should be listened to and encouraged to share their feelings and concerns.

Question 31

What is one responsibility of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration?

Answer 31

To make rules to protect workers from hazards on the job

Question 32

How are blood borne diseases transmitted?

Answer 32

By contact with blood or body fluids

Question 33

What is one way that HIV is spread?

Answer 33

By contact with an infected person’s blood

Question 34

Which of the following statements is true of hepatitis B?

Answer 34

The vaccine for HBV helps prevent the disease.

Question 35

What is the best way to control methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?

Answer 35

Through proper handwashing