01
True or false
1 point
A patient has no known or suspected infection. Should the care team still apply Standard Precautions?
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4 Patient Safety and Infection Prevention Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4 Patient Safety and Infection Prevention, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
Written response
1 point
What safety term describes an event that could have caused harm but did not?
03
Choose one
1 point
Before providing care, you notice that your hands are visibly soiled. What should you do?
- A
Use alcohol-based hand rub because it is the preferred method in every situation.
- B
Wash with soap and water because the hands are visibly soiled.
- C
Put on gloves without cleaning the hands.
- D
Wipe the hands on a clean towel before providing care.
04
Fill in the blank
1 point
The baseline infection-prevention practices used for every patient are called .
05
Choose one
1 point
A patient is weak, confused, and unfamiliar with the care setting. Which approach best supports fall prevention?
- A
Use the same fall-prevention measure for every patient, regardless of condition.
- B
Wait for a fall to occur before changing the patient's care plan.
- C
Assess the patient's individual risks, choose suitable measures, and communicate the plan.
- D
Focus only on the patient's medications and ignore the surroundings.
06
True or false
1 point
Wearing gloves means a healthcare worker does not need to perform hand hygiene before or after glove use.
- A
True
- B
False
07
Choose all
1 point
A room is being prepared for patient care. Which actions help reduce environmental hazards? Select all that apply.
- A
Keep walkways clear.
- B
Leave a spill until the end of the shift if no one has fallen.
- C
Address spills promptly.
- D
Ensure there is adequate lighting.
- E
Check that equipment works and is positioned safely.
08
Written response
1 point
What category of Transmission-Based Precautions is named for spread by droplets?
09
Fill in the blank
1 point
During a handoff, share important risks and prevention plans, then confirm that the understands what needs attention.
10
Choose all
1 point
Which statements about Transmission-Based Precautions are correct? Select all that apply.
- A
They are added to Standard Precautions when a patient is known or suspected to have an infection that can spread in healthcare.
- B
They replace Standard Precautions whenever infection is suspected.
- C
Contact is one of the categories.
- D
Droplet is one of the categories.
- E
Protective is one of the categories named in the material.
11
Choose one
1 point
A staff member experiences a needlestick involving a used sharp. What is the appropriate response?
- A
Wait to see whether symptoms develop before telling anyone.
- B
Follow the organization's immediate first-aid and reporting procedures without delay.
- C
Continue working and report the exposure at the end of the week.
- D
Dispose of the used sharp in ordinary waste and take no further action.
12
Open ended
1 point
A near miss occurs during care, but no one is harmed. Explain how a systems approach to learning from this event could help prevent future harm.
13
Choose one
1 point
A family member notices that a patient's usual mobility aid is not within reach. Which response reflects the role of patients and families in shared safety?
- A
They should avoid asking questions so the care team can work without interruption.
- B
They should only report safety concerns after harm has occurred.
- C
They can share relevant information, ask questions, and alert staff to possible safety concerns.
- D
They should replace established facility procedures with their own safety plans.
14
True or false
1 point
A patient's condition changes after a medication, and care is about to transfer to another team. The patient's risks should be reassessed and important prevention plans shared during the handoff.
- A
True
- B
False
15
Choose one
1 point
A patient feels weak and unsteady when getting up. Which action best applies an individualized fall-prevention plan?
- A
Ask the patient to walk alone to build confidence.
- B
Provide walking assistance and keep the call bell within reach.
- C
Keep the patient in bed without reassessing their needs.
- D
Move mobility aids out of the way to clear the room.
16
Written response
1 point
What is the name of the baseline infection-prevention practices used for every patient, whether or not an infection is known or suspected?
17
Choose one
1 point
After providing care, a worker notices visible soil on their hands. Which hand-hygiene action is appropriate?
- A
Use alcohol-based hand rub only after removing gloves.
- B
Use soap and water for every hand-cleaning moment, regardless of hand condition.
- C
Use soap and water when hands are visibly dirty or soiled.
- D
Skip hand hygiene if gloves will be worn.
18
Choose one
1 point
A mislabeled supply is noticed before it reaches a patient, so no one is harmed. What is the best response?
- A
Report the near miss through the appropriate process so the team can identify hazards.
- B
Take no action because no one was injured.
- C
Wait until the same event causes harm before raising the concern.
- D
Focus only on identifying and blaming the person involved.
19
Written response
1 point
What is the safety term for an event that could have caused harm but did not?
20
Choose one
1 point
A procedure is expected to create a risk of body-fluid splashes. Which approach to PPE selection is most appropriate?
- A
Wear gloves only, regardless of the likely exposure.
- B
Select PPE for the task; a gown and face or eye protection may be needed for splash risk.
- C
Use the same PPE for every task to avoid changing equipment.
- D
Choose PPE based only on whether the patient has a confirmed infection.