Handwashing and Hand Hygiene MCQ Quiz - Multiple Choice Questions & Answers Page 2

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

1. True Statement
2. False Statement

12. Persons responsible for cleaning soiled equipment should wear PPE suited to the task.

1. True Statement
2. False Statement

13. Respiratory Etiquette, Hand Hygiene, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are all included in Routine Practices.

1. True Statement
2. False Statement

14. There is no need to perform hand hygiene after using a tissue for coughing or sneezing.

1. True Statement
2. False Statement

15. Use of gowns and gloves is required at all times when caring for clients/patients/residents.

1. True Statement
2. False Statement

16. What is disease?

1. Any condition that damages or weakens part of the body
2. Disease and illness mean the same thing
3. All of the above

17. What is the best way to prevent the spread of germs?

1. Eat healthy
2. Wash your hands often
3. Cover your mouth with your hands when you sneeze

18. When using Routine Practices with any patient, client or resident, the choice of which Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to use is based on an assessment of risk related to:

1. the likelihood and amount of exposure to contamination
2. the likely route of transmission of an infectious agent
3. the health status of the care provider
4. a & b

19. When washing hands, which of the following is important to remember?

1. Wash with hottest water possible
2. The focus of good hand washing is the palms
3. Turn faucet off after disposing of your paper towel
4. Lather and rub hands together for 15 seconds

20. Which of the following are infectious diseases?

1. Strep throat
2. Cancer
3. Diabetes