1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS: (1x20=20)

1. Microbes that cause disease are:

a) Pathogens
b) Vectors
c) Fomites
d) Hosts

2. A person who can transmit an infection to others is a:

a) Vector
b) Microorganism
c) Carrier
d) Reservoir

3. An example of the direct contact mode of transmission of infection is:

a) touching an infected wound

b) sneezing
c) coughing
d) contacting soiled bed linens

4. The best method of preventing the spread of infection is:

a) wearing gloves
b) isolating clients with known infection
c) frequent hand washing
d) keeping clean and dirty items separate

5. Hepatitis B is transmitted through:

a) the airborne method of transmission

b) contact with inanimate objects
c) improper hand washing techniques
d) blood and body fluid transmission

6. The use of medical asepsis is important to:

a) prevent the spread of infection

b) maintain an attractive appearance
c) make a good impression on others
d) promote self-esteem
7. In addition to hand washing and wearing gloves, the use of standard precautions
involves

a) wearing a mask when clients are in contact precautions

b) understanding how pathogens are spread and using barrier equipment to protect
yourself
c) wearing full protective apparel when clients are in airborne and droplet
precautions
d) using paper dishes to serve meals to clients who are in isolation

8. Gloves are a _______.

a) Standard Precaution
b) Transmission-based Precaution

9. Hand washing is a ________.

a) Standard Precaution
b) Transmission-based Precaution

10. Isolation is a _______.

a) Standard Precaution
b) Transmission-based Precaution

11. What is an infection?

a) Reaction when a pathogen invades a susceptible host

b) Puss filled sore
c) Invasion of antibodies into a host
d) Transmission of disease to host

12. What is asepsis?

a) Healthy state
b) Absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms
c) Cleanliness
d) State of sterilization in the hospital

13. Method used to make the environment as germ-free as possible.

a) Hand washing
b) Standard Precautions
c) Aseptic Technique
d) Transmission based precautions
14. A pathogen is a __________

a) Infectious agent
b) Portal of entry
c) Mode of transmission
d) Portal of Entry

15. Hand washing is an example of

a) surgical asepsis
b) medical asepsis
c) safety
d) sterility

16. An infection that begins in a healthcare facility is a

a) Endogenous
b) Nosocomial
c) Exogenous
d) opportunistic

17. How many links are in the chain of infection?

a) 10
b) 5
c) 12
d) 6

18. All are part of PPE except

a) gowns
b) paper towels
c) mask
d) gloves

19. What is the best environment for microorganisms to grow

a) sunny, cold and dry

b) hot and dry
c) warm dark and moist
d) cold and wet
 20. A recently joined student has a needle stick injury on an index finger after giving
intramuscular injection to a patient. What should you advise her to do?

a) Wash with water

b) Wash with water and soap
c) Apply antiseptics
d) Apply bandage
e) Apply pressure to stop bleeding

2. Write true or false: (Total 3marks)

i. HIV can be transmitted through needle stick injury (1mark)

a. True
b. False

ii. After using gloves there is no need for hand hygiene

a. True
b. False

iii. According to the Biomedical waste rule 2016, Human anatomical waste, cotton, gauze and
plaster cast need to be dispose in yellow color coded bag.

a. True
b. False

3. Short question and answer

1. What are those three indicators used in Nazareth Hospital? ( 1 mark)

2. What are the chains of infection? ( 1 mark)
3. Define biomedical waste? (2 mark)
4. Differentiate between active and passive immunity? (2 mark)
5. According to the WHO what are the 5 moments for hand hygiene? Name them.
(2marks)
6. What is the management of mercury spill? ( 2 mark)
7. What is the maximum temperature required for steam sterilization? ( 1 mark)
8. How many classes of chemical indicator are there? Name them ( 1 mark)
9. What are the different types of sterilization? Name them (2 marks)

4. Give the full form of these following. (3marks)

a) VAP
b) CABSI
c) CAUTI
5. Define the following. ( 10 marks)
a) Disinfection
b) Sterilization
c) Nosocomial infection
d) Isolation
e) Alcohol based hand rub