Patient Care Quiz Questions

Question 1

What are 4 patient identifiers?

Answer 1

1. ID bracelet
2. Date of birth
3. Identification number
4. Last name

Question 2

What is the basic principle of Standard Precautions that aids in infection control? (2)

Answer 2

1. Consider all patients infected
2. Always apply appropriate standard precautions

Question 3

What is the single most effective practice to reduce the transmission of infectious agents in a healthcare setting?

Answer 3

Proper hand washing

Question 4

Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring the patient has signed a consent for an invasive prodecure?

Answer 4

The physician performing the procedure

Question 5

What are healthcare associated infections often resistant to?

Answer 5

Antibiotics

Question 6

What should you do in order to protect the patients privacy?

Answer 6

Discuss the case with family only with the patients permission