HC21 Infection Control

Question 1: What is the recommended duration for handwashing with soap and water?

• At least 30 seconds

• At least 10 seconds

• At least 5 seconds

• At least 20 seconds

Question 2: When should hand sanitizer be used as an alternative to handwashing?

• When you want to save time

• When your hands are visibly dirty

• When you want to moisturize your hands

• When soap and water are not available

Question 3: What are the essential components of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers?

• Sunglasses, sunscreen, and flip flops

• Gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection

• Umbrellas, raincoats, and rain boots

• Boots, hats, and scarves

Question 5: Under what circumstances is it necessary for a healthcare worker to wear gloves as part of PPE?

• When there is a risk of coming into contact with bodily fluids

• When attending a staff meeting

• When working in a non-clinical area

• When taking a break

Question 6: Touching which of these surfaces could transfer pathogens to your hands?

• Door handles

• Toilets

• Computer keyboards

• All three

Question 7: How should we dispose of sharps?

• Put them in a clinical waste bin

• Put them in a sharps bin

• Put the cover back on and put them in a cupboard, to be used again

• Flush them down a toilet

Question 8: What measures should be taken by healthcare professionals to avoid the transmission of diseases?

• Regular hand washing, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), following safe injection protocols, and proper management of potentially infected equipment or surfaces

• Reusing old gloves

• Ignoring hand hygiene

• Utilizing unclean equipment

Question 10: How can we break the chain of infection?

• Practice effective hand hygiene

• Ensure waste is disposed of appropriately

• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly

• All of these

Question 9: What is the primary mode of transmission for airborne pathogens?

• Food

• Water

• Air

• Land

Question 10: What type of pathogen is COVID 19?

• Virus

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Parasite