Preventing Infection Practice Questions PDF

Circle the BEST answer. 22. Most pathogens are destroyed by: A. Water B. High heat C. Oxygen D. Nourishment 23. Aseptic practices: A. Destroy spores B. Reduce the number of microbes C. Are a link in the chain of infection D. Destroy all microbes—pathogens and nonpathogens 24. Standard Pra...

Circle the BEST answer. 22. Most pathogens are destroyed by: A. Water B. High heat C. Oxygen D. Nourishment 23. Aseptic practices: A. Destroy spores B. Reduce the number of microbes C. Are a link in the chain of infection D. Destroy all microbes—pathogens and nonpathogens 24. Standard Practices: A. Are used for all clients B. Involve surgical asepsis C. Prevent the spread of airborne pathogens D. Are not necessary for children or older clients 25. Gloves are always worn in the following situations: A. When washing a person’s face B. When the client has a cold C. While washing spilled juice from the floor D. If you bite your fingernails 26. Proper use of personal protective equipment involves the following: A. Reusing your disposable gloves after your break B. Using waterless hand sanitizer on disposable gloves for reuse C. Removing personal protective equipment after leaving the work area D. Wearing gloves when touching contaminated items or surfaces 27. Circle the words that indicate signs of infection: fever, vomiting, pain, tenderness, constipation, hunger, redness, fatigue, bluish skin around the mouth, a change in behaviour, bleeding, swelling, loss of appetite Answers: 22.B, 23.B, 24.A, 25.D, 26.D, 27. Fever, vomiting, pain, tenderness, redness, fatigue, a change in behaviour, swelling, loss of appetite