• Test your understanding of Infection Control

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  • 1. Germs are spread by:
  • 2. When using alcohol-based hand rubs:
  • 3. Which of the following is the proper procedure for hand hygiene using soap and water?
  • 4. Which personal protective equipment would you use while performing routine personal care:
  • 5. Which protective equipment would you use to protect your clothing?
  • 6. The person you are caring for has developed a fever, complains of chills and a sore throat. These are symptoms of:

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  • 7. Signs and symptoms of an infection include:
  • 8. Bloodborne pathogens:
  • 9. A good rule of thumb to follow is, if it's wet, wear gloves.
  • 10. It is not necessary to wash your hands after wearing gloves.
  • 11. Masks are ineffective when they become moist.
  • 12. You should assume that blood and other body fluids are potentially infectious and follow infection control precautions.
  • 13. When cleaning the home, use a disinfectant such as Lysol or Pine sol. Clean all medical supplies in the bathroom and clean the bathroom last.
  • 14. Alcohol-based hand rubs are recommended when hands are visibly soiled.
  • 15. Always recap needles before placing them in the biohazard container.

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  • 16. Soiled or wet bed linens or clothing of a patient should be washed with other family laundry. True False
  • 17. Proper hand hygiene is the most effective way to reduce the spread of
  • 18. Body fluids, such as contaminated stool, urine or blood should not be flushed down the toilet.
  • 19. Always remove rings when washing hands, then replace after washing.
  • 20. When cleaning the house, the bathroom should be cleaned first.
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