October 2019 Infection Control Quiz October 2019 Infection Control Quiz Directions: Read each question carefully, then determine the best answer. Check the corresponding box on your answer sheet. First and Last Name * Email Address * 1. A successful infection control program can facilitate timely responses to resident infections. * a. True b. False 2. Which of the following types of germs can be spread through direct or indirect touch? * a. Airborne b. Bloodborne c. Contact d. Droplet 3. Which of the following common CNA duties does NOT pose a high risk for infection transmission? * a. Feeding b. Transferring c. Assisting with elimination d. Providing catheter care 4. When washing their hands, healthcare workers should scrub fingers, palms, backs of hands, wrists, and between fingers for at least ______. * a. 5 seconds b. 10 seconds c. 1 minute d. 5 minutes 5. Which of the following tasks does NOT require the use of gloves? * a. Touching blood, body fluids, or contaminated objects b. Cleaning intact skin c. Performing mouth care d. Emptying drainage receptacles 6. To save the facility money, a CNA can reuse disposable care equipment as long as he or she disinfects it first. * a. True b. False 7.When handling soiled linens, you should __________. * a. shake the linens out to remove any dirt or crumbs b. stow the dirty linens on the floor while you stock the room with a fresh set c. hold the linens close to your body to inspect them d. roll the dirty linens up and wash them according to facility policy 8. When disposing of a needle or other sharp object, you should NOT _____________. * a. place it in a puncture-proof container b. avoid touching the sharp end c. recap it carefully before disposing of it d. None of the above 9. Residents with __ infections should be placed in a private room, though they may keep the door open if desired. * a. airborne b. contact c. droplet d. Both b and c 10.Which of the following transmission-specific measures should you take when caring for a resident who has the flu? * a. Wear a mask when working within three feet of the resident b. Wear a mask, gown, gloves, and goggles whenever you are in or near the resident’s room c. Quarantine the resident d. No additional precautions are needed Submit
