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Infection Control Part B — Clinical

NMC Infection Control — Clinical Practice 1

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1 How long should hand washing with soap and water take?

A: 5-10 seconds
B: 15-30 seconds
C: 40-60 seconds
D: 2-3 minutes

2 What is the most common type of HCAI?

A: Surgical site infection
B: Urinary tract infection
C: Respiratory tract infection
D: Bloodstream infection

3 What does "aseptic technique" mean?

A: Clean technique using non-sterile gloves
B: A set of practices to maintain sterility and prevent infection during clinical procedures
C: Wearing a surgical mask
D: Using antibiotics before procedures

4 What type of waste are used gloves and aprons?

A: Domestic waste
B: Clinical waste
C: Recyclable waste
D: Hazardous waste requiring special incineration

5 What is the "Bare Below the Elbows" policy?

A: A dress code for modesty
B: An infection control policy requiring short sleeves, no watches or jewellery to improve hand hygiene
C: A policy about wearing shorts
D: A uniform policy for aesthetics

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