Hand Hygiene Day
Hand Hygiene Knowledge Quiz
Test your knowledge on hand hygiene and infection control practices with this engaging quiz. Learn about the importance of hand hygiene, methods to prevent healthcare-associated infections, and the procedures to follow in case of needle stick injuries.
- 10 Multiple Choice Questions
- Enhance your awareness and practices
- Ideal for healthcare workers and individuals interested in public health
What is the minimal time needed for alcohol-based hand rub to kill most germs on your hands?
One minute
20 Seconds
10 Seconds
5 Seconds
Increased NSI could be attributed to:
Lack of knowledge & experience
Increased workload
Unsafe approach of HCW e.g recapping
All of the above
After a HCW sustain a NSI, he/she should:
Wash the hand thoroughly under running water, inform IPC for referral to ER and OVR, base line antiviral test is done, follow up after 3 & 6 months.
Wash the hand thoroughly under running water, squeeze the injured site, inform IPC for referral to ER, base line antiviral test is done, follow up after 3 & 6 months.
Washing hands with alcohol is superior than soap and water, inform IPC for referral to ER, base line antiviral test is done, follow up after 3 & 6 months.
Wash the hand thoroughly under running water, inform IPC for referral to ER, testing is not needed if the patient is not known to suffer from blood borne pathogens.
The most common pathogen(s) of healthcare- associated infection in the hospital is:
MRSA
Streptococcus progenies
Gram- negative bacilli ( such as Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter)
Enterococcus
To reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections, a healthcare worker should adhere to:
Hand hygiene before invasive procedures
Hand hygiene according to the indications, steps and duration
Isolation of infected patients
Use gloves before touching the patient’s skin
Which is incorrect about hand hygiene?
Use of alcohol- based hand rub is enough if the hands do not look dirty
Hand hygiene is not needed after removing gloves
Hands should be cleaned after touching patient file with alcohol- based hand rub
Hand hygiene is essential after touching the privacy curtain in the patients room
Which is a true statement about Standard Precautions?
The use of Standard Precautions is practiced before anticipated exposure to blood.
Standard Precautions are implemented regardless of the perceived status of the source individual.
Transmission- based precautions are added to Standard Precautions for patients with suspected or confirmed infections transmitted by contact or respiratory route
Before implementing Standard Precautions, it is advisable to determine if the patient has infection.
Which is a true statement regarding Contact Precautions?
Healthcare workers must wear an N-95 mask when entering a patient’s room
Healthcare workers must wear a gown and gloves when entering a patient’s room to provide direct patient care.
Contact Precautions are implemented only for patients with active skin infections.
Contact Precautions permit cohorting of patients infected with different microorganisms.
What are the unique infection-control measures for a patient on Airborne Precautions?
A single-patient room with the door kept closed and the use of gown and gloves when entering a patient’s room
A negative-pressure airborne infection isolation room with the door kept closed and the use of an N-95 respirator
C) The correct placement of a powered air-purifying respirator on the patient during his or her transport
The donning of a surgical face mask when entering the patient’s room
Which action is required if a needle stick injury occurs in the healthcare setting?
The healthcare worker (HCW) is excluded from work until testing is completed.
The patient involved in the exposure is placed in isolation until medical testing is completed
A report of the exposure is included in the HCW file
D) The post-exposure management plan is implemented to prevent infection.
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