Infection Control Basics In-Service

Welcome to your Infection Control Basics In-Service

Hand washing is necessary before and after touching body fluids, even if you wore gloves during the contact.

True

False

Droplets from an infected person can travel up to __________ feet.

Five

Two

Three

One

Chicken pox an TB are two examples of diseases that spread through the air.

True

False

If a patient is struggling to breath, you should perform mouth to mouth.

True

False

A patient with a disease that can spread to others should NOT be kept in a private room.

True

False

Dishes, glasses, cups, and silverware should be washed in a special disinfectant.

True

False

Disposable needles can be put into the trashcan.

True

False

Infected blood can cause the following:

HIV

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

All of the above.

Always ask your supervisor if you are unsure about how to handle dangerous waste.

True

False

The goal of infection control is to stop infections.

True

False