Handwashing and Hand Hygiene MCQs 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

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

1. True Statement
2. False Statement

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

1. True Statement
2. False Statement

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

1. True Statement
2. False Statement

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

1. True Statement
2. False Statement

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. Which of the following are infectious diseases?

1. Strep throat
2. Cancer
3. Diabetes

20. Which of the following statements is true about the use of alcohol-based hand rubs?

1. Hand rub should be used when hands are visibly soiled
2. Apply a large amount of product into dry palms
3. Rinse product off with warm water after 15 seconds
4. Rub hands until dry before performing another task

21. Which one of the following is an example of direct contact?

1. Drinking contaminated water
2. Coughing or sneezing
3. A bite from a disease-carrying insect
4. Shaking hands with an infected or colonized person

22. Which one of the following statements about hand hygiene is correct?

1. Hand hygiene must be performed only if hands are visibly soiled
2. Careful use of gloves means that hand hygiene is not needed
3. Caregivers who regularly wash their hands well do not need to wear gloves for contact with blood and body fluids
4. Hand hygiene must be performed each time gloves are removed

23. Which one of the following statements about the use of gowns is correct?

1. Cuffs on gowns should be folded back to prevent contaminating them
2. It is acceptable to wear the same gown several times
3. It is recommended to shake gowns gently before placing them in the laundry
4. Gowns should be worn to protect skin and clothing during care that may create body fluid splashes.