a) Private room
b) Gloves
c) Mask
d) Gown
2. Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for C. difficile?
a) Ingestion
b) Inhalation
c) Direct contact
d) Bloodborne transmission
3. Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent the spread of staph infections?
a) Wash hands frequently
b) Cover open wounds
c) Do not share personal items
d) Use antibiotics when prescribed
4. Which of the following is the MOST common cause of hospital-acquired infections?
a) Surgical site infections
b) Urinary tract infections
c) Pneumonia
d) Bloodstream infections
5. Which of the following is NOT a type of airborne disease?
a) Tuberculosis
b) Measles
c) Rubella
d) Streptococcal pneumonia
6. What type of precaution is used for suspected or confirmed cases of airborne diseases?
a) Airborne isolation precautions
b) Contact precautions
c) Droplet precautions
d) Standard precautions
7. What is the recommended hand hygiene technique for preventing the spread of infections in healthcare settings?
a) Use soap and water for 10 seconds
b) Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer for 10 seconds
c) Wash hands with warm water only
d) Use antiseptic wipes
8. Which of the following is NOT a key principle of standard precautions?
a) Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling potentially infectious materials
b) Wash hands frequently
c) Keep sharp objects recapped and out of reach
d) Use antibiotics as a preventive measure
9. What is the purpose of a surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance program?
a) To reduce hospital-acquired infections
b) To track and monitor trends in SSIs
c) To identify risk factors for SSIs
d) All of the above
10. What is the goal of infection control in healthcare settings?
a) To eliminate the presence of all microorganisms
b) To reduce the risk of transmission of infections
c) To identify and treat infections early
d) To promote patient safety and prevent healthcare-associated infections