Infection Prevention and Control

Which of these is one of the WHO's "five moments" for hand hygiene?

1. Before a clean or aseptic procedure
2. Only at the end of the shift
3. Only after eating
4. Only when gloves are torn

How long should an alcohol-based hand rub take?

1. About 1 hour
2. About 2 seconds
3. About 20 to 30 seconds
4. About 5 minutes

How long should handwashing with soap and water take?

1. About 10 minutes
2. About 5 seconds
3. About 40 to 60 seconds
4. It doesn't matter

When should soap and water be used instead of alcohol hand rub?

1. When hands are visibly soiled or after caring for patients with C. difficile
2. Never
3. Only before eating
4. Only at home

Which list correctly gives the links in the chain of infection?

1. Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
2. Sneeze, cough, touch, eat, drink, sleep
3. Bacteria, virus, fungus, parasite, prion, toxin
4. Doctor, nurse, patient, visitor, cleaner, porter

Hand hygiene mainly breaks which link in the chain of infection?

1. Susceptible host
2. Mode of transmission
3. Reservoir
4. Infectious agent

Standard precautions should be applied to:

1. Only surgical patients
2. Only children
3. All patients, regardless of their diagnosis
4. Only patients known to have HIV