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Hand Washing Procedure & PPE QUIZ

1. What is the recommended duration for handwashing with soap and water in a healthcare setting?

(A) 5-10 seconds. (B) 10-15 seconds. (C) At least 20 seconds. (D) 40-60 seconds.

(D) 40-60 seconds

2. When is it mandatory to wash hands with soap and water, rather than using an alcohol-based hand rub?

(A) Before and after direct patient contact. (B) After touching contaminated surfaces. (C) After caring for a patient with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection. (D) Before performing an aseptic procedure.

(C) After caring for a patient with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection.

3. What is the primary advantage of alcohol-based hand rubs over soap and water for routine hand hygiene?

(A) They are more effective against C. diff spores. (B) They are less expensive. (C) They are more accessible and faster acting, leading to better compliance. (D) They leave a protective antimicrobial film on the skin.

(C) They are more accessible and faster acting, leading to better compliance.

4. Which type of PPE is primarily used to protect the healthcare worker from splashes or sprays of blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials?

(A) Gloves. (B) Gown. (C) Surgical mask. (D) Eye protection.

(D) Eye protection.

5. When should sterile gloves be donned?

(A) Before any patient interaction. (B) After completing a surgical scrub and just before entering a sterile field. (C) When performing a dressing change for a non-infected wound. (D) Before performing any clean procedure.

(B) After completing a surgical scrub and just before entering a sterile field.

6. A nurse is about to enter a patient's room requiring airborne precautions. What is the most appropriate respiratory protection?

A) A standard surgical mask. B) An N95 respirator. C) A cloth mask. D) A face shield.

B) An N95 respirator.

7. What is the correct sequence for donning PPE?

A) Gloves, gown, mask, eye protection. B) Mask, gown, gloves, eye protection. C) Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves. D) Eye protection, gown, mask, gloves.

C) Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves.

8. When doffing (removing) PPE, which item should generally be removed first to minimize self-contamination?

A) Gown. B) Gloves. C) Eye protection. D) Mask.

B) Gloves.

9. After removing gloves, what is the next immediate action for proper infection control?

A) Apply another pair of gloves immediately. B) Perform hand hygiene. C) Touch nothing until all other PPE is removed. D) Document glove removal in the patient chart.

B) Perform hand hygiene.

10. A nurse is preparing to suction a patient's tracheostomy. Which PPE is essential?

A) Clean gloves and a surgical mask. B) Sterile gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection. C) Utility gloves and a face shield. D) Only a surgical mask.

B) Sterile gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection.

11. Why is it important to remove gloves before touching environmental surfaces outside the patient care area?

A) To prevent patient discomfort. B) To avoid contaminating other surfaces and spreading pathogens. C) To save money on glove use. D) To ensure patient privacy.

B) To avoid contaminating other surfaces and spreading pathogens.

12. When is it appropriate to wear the same pair of gloves for multiple patient contacts?

A) When performing similar tasks on different patients. B) Never. Gloves should be changed between patients. C) Only if the gloves are not visibly soiled. D) If caring for patients with the same diagnosis.

B) Never. Gloves should be changed between patients.

13. Which of the following is a critical step to ensure effectiveness when using an alcohol-based hand rub?

A) Applying a small amount and wiping off excess immediately. B) Allowing hands to air dry completely. C) Rinsing hands with water after application. D) Only applying to palms, not back of hands.

B) Allowing hands to air dry completely.

14. What is the primary purpose of wearing a gown in situations requiring contact precautions?

A) To protect the patient from the healthcare worker. B) To prevent contamination of the healthcare worker's clothing. C) To provide warmth to the healthcare worker. D) To indicate to others that the patient is on precautions.

B) To prevent contamination of the healthcare worker's clothing.

15. Before performing hand hygiene, what should a nurse ensure regarding their hands and wrists?

A) Rings and watches should be removed, and fingernails should be short. B) Only rings can remain, as long as they are plain bands. C) Long fingernails are acceptable if well-manicured. D) Jewelry can be worn as long as it is covered by gloves.

A) Rings and watches should be removed, and fingernails should be short.

16. A nurse is providing care that may involve splashes or sprays of body fluids, but not aerosol-generating procedures. What type of mask is generally sufficient?

A) N95 respirator. B) Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR). C) Surgical mask. D) Respirator hood.

C) Surgical mask.

17. If a healthcare worker's hands become visibly soiled with blood while wearing gloves, what is the correct procedure?

A) Remove gloves, wash hands with soap and water, then re-glove if needed. B) Apply alcohol-based hand rub over the gloved hands. C) Continue working as long as the gloves are intact. D) Simply wipe the soiled gloves with a disinfectant wipe.

A) Remove gloves, wash hands with soap and water, then re-glove if needed.

18. What is the purpose of a fit test for an N95 respirator?

A) To ensure the mask is comfortable for the wearer. B) To verify that the mask forms a tight seal to the wearer's face. C) To determine the filtration efficiency of the mask material. D) To check the expiration date of the mask.

B) To verify that the mask forms a tight seal to the wearer's face.

19. When should eye protection (goggles or face shield) be worn?

A) Only when caring for patients with eye infections. B) During any procedure where splashes or sprays of body fluids are anticipated. C) For all patient interactions. D) Only when performing aerosol-generating procedures.

B) During any procedure where splashes or sprays of body fluids are anticipated.

20. A patient on contact precautions requires transport for a diagnostic test. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action regarding PPE for transport?

A) The patient should wear a surgical mask. B) The nurse escorting should wear a gown and gloves. C) The patient should cover themselves with a sheet. D) No specific PPE is needed for transport if the patient is contained.

B) The nurse escorting should wear a gown and gloves.

21. After applying an alcohol-based hand rub, how should the nurse dry their hands?

A) Wipe with a paper towel immediately. B) Rub hands together until dry. C) Wave hands in the air rapidly. D) Use a clean cloth towel.

B) Rub hands together until dry.

22. What is the primary purpose of donning gloves before patient contact?

A) To keep the nurse's hands warm. B) To provide a barrier to protect the nurse's hands from potential pathogens. C) To make the patient feel more comfortable. D) To prevent the nurse from contaminating the patient.

B) To provide a barrier to protect the nurse's hands from potential pathogens.

23. A nurse has just removed soiled gloves. Which of the following describes the correct technique for disposal?

A) Place in a regular waste basket. B) Place in a designated biohazard waste container. C) Place in a patient's bedside table. D) Place in a laundry hamper.

B) Place in a designated biohazard waste container.

24. When is it acceptable to wear an N95 respirator instead of a surgical mask for routine patient care (not aerosol-generating)?

A) Always, as N95s offer superior protection. B) When the N95 is the only mask available. C) Never; it is an inappropriate use of higher-level PPE unless indicated. D) When the patient requests it.

C) Never; it is an inappropriate use of higher-level PPE unless indicated.

25. What is the final step in the handwashing procedure with soap and water?

A) Turning off the faucet with bare hands. B) Drying hands thoroughly with a clean paper towel. C) Applying lotion to hands. D) Inspecting hands for cleanliness.

B) Drying hands thoroughly with a clean paper towel.

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