Handwashing and Hand Hygiene MCQ Quiz - Multiple Choice Questions & Answers

1. A noninfectious disease is:

1. One that cannot be spread from person to person
2. One that can be spread from person to person
3. One that can be spread by germs

2. Alcohol-based hand rub may be used instead of soap and water when hands are not visibly soiled.

1. True Statement
2. False Statement

3. An infectious disease is:

1. One that cannot be spread from person to person
2. One that can be spread from person to person
3. One that cannot be spread by germs

4. Artificial nails, gel nails or extenders are not permitted for staff who have patient contact.

1. True Statement
2. False Statement

5. Germs are:

1. Too small to see without a microscope
2. Impossible to get rid of
3. Easy to see

6. Germs cannot be spread:

1. Through the air
2. by touching something that has germs on it
3. by eating properly cooked foods

7. Hand hygiene is the most important way to prevent the spread of germs.

1. True Statement
2. False Statement

8. Infectious agents are:

1. Human beings
2. Persons who are not immune to disease
3. Bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites
4. Animals or objects

9. Infectious agents, reservoirs, means of transmission are links in the Chain of Infection.

1. True Statement
2. False Statement

10. Personal care supplies, for example, lotions, creams, razors may safely be shared between clients/patients/residents.

1. True Statement
2. False Statement