Infection Control and Asepsis Answers

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5

Why is MRSA difficult to treat?

A
It is resistant to many antibiotics.
B
Patients often dislike their treatment options.
C
MRSA can still be spread when using sterile equipment.
6

What do disinfection and sterilization have in common?

A
They are both used on equipment intended for entering bodily tissue.
B
They are both necessary for treating noncritical items.
C
They are both methods for preventing the spread of infection.
D
The are both used only by experienced physicians.
8

Why is a stethoscope classified as a noncritical item?

A
A stethoscope is not very important to medical personnel.
B
A stethoscope is easily replaceable.
C
A stethoscope only makes surface contact with unbroken skin.
D
A stethoscope can never transmit infectious disease.
9

General asepsis describes a condition in which

A
no pathogens are present.
B
few pathogens are present.
C
many pathogens are present.
11

How should you prepare to put on a pair of medical gloves?

A
Thoroughly wash your hands, wrists, and forearms before donning gloves.
B
Use hand sanitizer to clean your hands before donning gloves.
C
Sterilize your gloves in an autoclave before donning gloves.
D
Thoroughly wash the gloves with antimicrobial soap before donning them.
12

Proper hand washing by all healthcare clinic staff may have which of the following effects?

A
reduced spending on single-use gloves
B
increased risk of MRSA
C
reduced transmission of infection among patients and staff
13

Patient A is known to have a viral infection. Patient B does not. How should a nurse prepare to draw blood from each one?

A
The nurse should use PPE for patient A only.
B
The nurse should use PPE for both patients.
C
The nurse should use PPE for both patients but follow procedures for surgical asepsis before drawing blood from patient A.
D
The nurse does not need PPE for either patient.
15

What factors allow MRSA to spread rapidly in healthcare settings? Check all that apply.

A
always using medical aseptic techniques
B
large numbers of people with weakened immune systems
C
frequent contact between patients and staff
D
sterilization of surgical equipment
17

IV catheter ✔ criticalnoncriticalsemicritical

A
✔ critical
B
noncritical
C
semicritical
18

Surgical asepsis can be attained through

A
cleaning.
B
disinfection.
C
sterilization.
19

In which situations would a healthcare worker use personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of infection?

A
recording a patient’s medical history
B
transporting a cancer patient in a wheelchair
C
taking a patient’s temperature with an oral thermometer
D
changing a patient’s bedpan
20

How should you remove the second glove once you have removed the first?

A
Throw the first glove away, then grab the second glove with your free hand.
B
Hold on to the first glove, and then slip the fingers of your free hand underneath the first glove.
C
Hold on to the first glove, and then grab the outside of the second glove near the wrist.
D
Have your patient remove the second glove if you have contacted their bodily fluid.

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