Quiz for:
Key Concepts in Infection Control

Question 1

What is the main reason why infection spreads easily in healthcare facilities?

Question 2

During handwashing, how long should you scrub your hands with soap?

Question 3

What is an example of a portal of entry in the chain of infection?

Question 4

What are microbes that cause illness called?

Question 5

Which of the following poses a risk of loneliness and alienation in patients?

Question 6

Which PPE is essential for airborne precautions?

Question 7

Which method is described as the removal of pathogens through sanitation and disinfection?

Question 8

Which type of infection control method uses sterilization for procedures entering the body?

Question 9

What is a ‘portal of exit’ in the context of infection control?

Question 10

What action is critical when utilizing barrier methods for infection control?

Question 11

What is the difference between direct and indirect method of transmission?

Question 12

What do standard precautions assume about all patients?

Question 13

What is the key purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) in infection control?

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a part of the chain of infection?

Question 15

What must be done to break the chain of infection related to the 'reservoir'?