FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS
ON INFECTION CONTROL PROTOCOL WITHIN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS.
1. Hand hygiene is the single most important measure to prevent _______________________ in healthcare settings.
2. Alcohol-based hand rubs are effective against a wide range of _______________________.
3. Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes gloves, gowns, masks, and _______________________.
4. Sterilization is the process of destroying all forms of microbial life, including _______________________.
5. Disinfection is the process of reducing the number of microorganisms on a surface, but not necessarily _______________________.
6. Cleaning is the removal of visible soil and debris from surfaces, followed by _______________________.
7. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that healthcare workers wear masks when working within _______________________ of a patient.
8. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that healthcare workers perform hand hygiene at least _______________________ times per shift.
9. Sterile gloves are worn to prevent the transmission of microorganisms from the healthcare worker's hands to the _______________________ site.
10. The isolation precaution category for patients with known or suspected influenza is _______________________.
*Answers*
1. infections
2. microorganisms
3. eye protection
4. spores
5. eliminating
6. disinfection
7. 3 feet
8. 20
9. surgical
10. droplet
10 MCQs on infection control protocols within healthcare settings.
1. What is the primary mode of transmission of healthcare-associated infections?
a) Airborne
b) Contact
c) Droplet
d) Vector-borne
Answer: b) Contact
2. Which of the following is not a component of standard precautions?
a) Hand hygiene
b) Gloves
c) Gowns
d) Respiratory protection
Answer: d) Respiratory protection
3. What is the minimum percentage of alcohol recommended for hand rubs?
a) 60%
b) 70%
c) 80%
d) 90%
Answer: b) 70%
4. Which of the following surfaces requires frequent cleaning and disinfection?
a) Floors
b) Walls
c) Countertops
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
5. What is the purpose of sterilization?
a) To reduce microorganisms
b) To eliminate microorganisms
c) To destroy all forms of microbial life
d) To clean surfaces
Answer: c) To destroy all forms of microbial life
6. Which of the following PPE is not recommended for routine use?
a) Gloves
b) Gowns
c) Masks
d) Respirators
Answer: d) Respirators
7. What is the recommended distance for social distancing?
a) 1 foot
b) 3 feet
c) 6 feet
d) 10 feet
Answer: c) 6 feet
8. Which of the following is a high-touch surface?
a) Bed rails
b) Door handles
c) Light switches
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
9. What is the purpose of contact precautions?
a) To prevent airborne transmission
b) To prevent contact transmission
c) To prevent droplet transmission
d) To prevent vector-borne transmission
Answer: b) To prevent contact transmission
10. Which of the following is not a component of contact precautions?
a) Gloves
b) Gowns
c) Masks
d) Eye protection
Answer: c) Masks
