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PPEs
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100
What is the proper action if hands are visibly soiled?
A. Use alcohol sanitizer
B. Wipe with dry towel
C. Wash with soap and water
D. Spray with disinfectant
C. Wash with soap and water
Only soap and water effectively remove visible dirt and organic matter
100
Which of the following PPE items should be worn when there is a risk of splashes or sprays of body fluids?
A. Gloves only
B. Mask and gown only
C. Gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection
D. Shoe covers only
C. Gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection
Full barrier protection prevents exposure of mucous membranes and skin to potentially infectious materials
100
Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?
A. Wearing gloves
B. Taking antibiotics
C. Hand hygiene
D. Using disinfectants
C. Hand hygiene
Proper handwashing or use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers is the single most effective method to break the chain of infection and prevent transmission.
100
The primary goal of infection control in health care is to:
A. Eliminate all pathogens
B. Prevent disease transmission
C. Increase antibiotic use
D. Promote patient comfort
B. Prevent disease transmission
Infection control focuses on breaking the chain of infection to protect patients and healthcare workers.
100
A biohazard sharps container is used for:
A. Paper towels
B. Disposable gowns
C. Used needles and lancets
D. Regular trash
C. Used needles and lancets
Sharps must be placed immediately in a puncture-proof, leak-proof, labeled container.
200
Standard precautions are applied to which type of patients?
A. Only those with confirmed infections
B. Only immunocompromised patients
C. All patients, regardless of diagnosis
D. Only surgical patients
C. All patients, regardless of diagnosis
Standard precautions are the baseline infection control practices applied to all patient care, assuming every patient could be infectious.
200
Which PPE must be worn for droplet precautions?
A. N95 respirator
B. Face mask and gloves
C. Gown only
D. Goggles only
B. Face mask and gloves
Droplet precautions prevent contact with respiratory secretions from coughing or sneezing.
200
How long should hands be scrubbed with soap and water?
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 20 seconds
D. 1 minute
C. 20 seconds
Rationale: Friction for at least 20 seconds loosens and removes microorganisms.
200
Which statement about hand sanitizers is correct?
A. They can be used on visibly dirty hands
B. They should contain at least 60% alcohol
C. They are better than soap and water
D. They remove all microorganisms
B. They should contain at least 60% alcohol
Sanitizers with ≥60% alcohol are effective when hands are not visibly soiled.
200
What is the first step if chemical exposure occurs?
A. Call 911
B. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
C. Notify a supervisor immediately
D. Leave the facility
B. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
The SDS outlines first aid, PPE, and emergency procedures for that specific chemical.
300
What is a micro-organism that lives on or within the human body without causing harm or disease?
A. Normal Flora
B. Non-infective organisms
c. Infection
D. Gut genesis
A. Normal Flora
Lives in human body without causing disease.
300
The correct order for donning non-sterile gloves begins with:
A. Putting on gown first
B. Washing hands
C. Touching face
D. Adjusting sleeves
B. Washing hands
Proper hand hygiene before gloving prevents contamination.
300
The indicator tape on an autoclave package changes color when:
A. The cycle begins
B. Sterilization is complete
C. Pressure is released
D. It dries
B. Sterilization is complete
The chemical indicator turns color after adequate temperature and time are reached.
300
Which microorganism causes strep throat?
A. Virus
B. Fungus
C. Bacterium
D. Parasite
C. Bacterium
Streptococcus bacteria cause strep throat; antibiotics are effective treatments.
300
Which is an example of a Category I task according to OSHA?
A. Taking vital signs
B. Performing CPR
C. Performing a minor surgical procedure
D. Filing patient charts
C. Performing a minor surgical procedure
Category I involves a high risk of exposure to blood or body fluids.
400
What is it and what organisms is it caused by?
Ringworm
Fungi/ Fungal cause
400
What communicable disease can be acquired in crowded living situations?
A. Influenza
B. Herpes
C. Meningitis
D. Pneumonia
C. Meningitis
Can be spread in dorm like living situations there are immunizations one can get.
400
Wrapped instruments in an autoclave are sterilized for approximately:
A. 10 minutes
B. 40 minutes
C. 30 minutes
D. 60 minutes
C. 30 minutes
Wrapped items require longer sterilization time to ensure all surfaces are exposed to steam.
400
Which disinfectant is recommended for cleaning blood spills?
A. Alcohol
B. Phenol
C. 1:10 bleach solution
D. Hydrogen peroxide
C. 1:10 bleach solution
Diluted chlorine (bleach) is fast-acting and effective for organic spills
400
Which of the following requires airborne precautions?
A. Influenza
B. Tuberculosis
C. Pertussis
D. Rhinovirus
B. Tuberculosis
TB spreads through airborne particles that remain suspended in the air; an isolation room and N95 mask are required.
500
What is the correct order for removing PPE?
A. Gloves → Gown → Mask → Goggles
B. Gown → Gloves → Mask → Goggles
C. Gloves → Goggles → Gown → Mask
D. Mask → Goggles → Gown → Gloves
C. Gloves → Goggles → Gown → Mask
PPE is removed in a sequence that minimizes contamination—starting with the most contaminated item (gloves) and ending with the mask.
500
What package is this and what should be written on it?
It is a sterile autoclaved package, with color change tape and it should have date it was autoclaved time and initials of person whom put it to autoclave
500
Autoclaving sterilizes equipment using:
A. Dry heat only
B. Gas pressure
C. Steam under pressure
D. Ultraviolet light
C. Steam under pressure
Moist heat and pressure destroy all microorganisms and spores.
500
The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires:
A. Annual employee vaccination for all diseases
B. Written exposure control plan
C. Separate patient waiting rooms
D. Weekly autoclave testing
B. Written exposure control plan
OSHA mandates each facility to maintain an updated exposure control plan for employee safety
500
What is this picture of, and what caused it?
It is bulls eye effect of a tick bite