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Which one of the following statements about the use of gowns is correct?
Cuffs on gowns should be folded back to prevent contaminating them
It is acceptable to wear the same gown several times
It is recommended to shake gowns gently before placing them in the laundry
Gowns should be worn to protect skin and clothing during care that may create body fluid splashes.
Which one of the following statements about hand hygiene is correct?
Hand hygiene must be performed only if hands are visibly soiled
Careful use of gloves means that hand hygiene is not needed
Caregivers who regularly wash their hands well do not need to wear gloves for contact with blood and body fluids
Hand hygiene must be performed each time gloves are removed
Which one of the following is an example of direct contact?
Drinking contaminated water
Coughing or sneezing
A bite from a disease-carrying insect
Shaking hands with an infected or colonized person
Which of the following statements is true about the use of alcohol-based hand rubs?
Hand rub should be used when hands are visibly soiled
Apply a large amount of product into dry palms
Rinse product off with warm water after 15 seconds
Rub hands until dry before performing another task
Which of the following are infectious diseases?
Strep throat
Cancer
Diabetes
When washing hands, which of the following is important to remember?
Wash with hottest water possible
The focus of good hand washing is the palms
Turn faucet off after disposing of your paper towel
Lather and rub hands together for 15 seconds
When using Routine Practices with any patient, client or resident, the choice of which Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to use is based on an assessment of risk related to:
the likelihood and amount of exposure to contamination
the likely route of transmission of an infectious agent
the health status of the care provider
a & b
What is the best way to prevent the spread of germs?
Eat healthy
Wash your hands often
Cover your mouth with your hands when you sneeze
What is disease?
Any condition that damages or weakens part of the body
Disease and illness mean the same thing
All of the above
Use of gowns and gloves is required at all times when caring for clients/patients/residents.
True Statement
False Statement
There is no need to perform hand hygiene after using a tissue for coughing or sneezing.
True Statement
False Statement
Respiratory Etiquette, Hand Hygiene, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are all included in Routine Practices.
True Statement
False Statement
Persons responsible for cleaning soiled equipment should wear PPE suited to the task.
True Statement
False Statement
Personal care supplies, for example, lotions, creams, razors may safely be shared between clients/patients/residents.
True Statement
False Statement
Infectious agents, reservoirs, means of transmission are links in the Chain of Infection.
True Statement
False Statement
Infectious agents are:
Human beings
Persons who are not immune to disease
Bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites
Animals or objects
Hand hygiene is the most important way to prevent the spread of germs.
True Statement
False Statement
Germs cannot be spread:
Through the air
by touching something that has germs on it
by eating properly cooked foods
Germs are:
Too small to see without a microscope
Impossible to get rid of
Easy to see
Artificial nails, gel nails or extenders are not permitted for staff who have patient contact.
True Statement
False Statement
