Infection Control
Part B — Clinical
NMC Infection Control — Clinical Practice 1
21
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1 What is a "sharps" injury?
A:
A paper cut from medical records
B:
An injury from a needle or other sharp instrument that may be contaminated with blood or body fluids
C:
A cut from broken glass
D:
An injury from lifting equipment
2 What is MRSA?
A:
A virus that causes respiratory infections
B:
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
C:
A fungal infection
D:
A type of vaccine
3 What does "isolation nursing" mean?
A:
Nurses working alone
B:
Separating patients with infectious conditions from other patients to prevent spread
C:
A break room for nurses
D:
Working from home
4 What is the correct order for removing PPE?
A:
Gloves, apron, eye protection, mask
B:
Mask, eye protection, apron, gloves
C:
Apron, gloves, mask, eye protection
D:
Eye protection, mask, gloves, apron
5 What is the most common type of HCAI?
A:
Surgical site infection
B:
Urinary tract infection
C:
Respiratory tract infection
D:
Bloodstream infection
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