DOH Infection Prevention & Control Practice Questions

1. When setting up a sterile field, which area of a sterile drape is considered non-sterile?

1. A. The outer 2.5 cm (1 inch) border
2. B. Any part touched by sterile forceps
3. C. The centre of the drape
4. D. The whole upper surface of the drape

2. Which practice follows safe injection principles within standard precautions?

1. A. Keeping a single-dose vial to use for the next patient
2. B. Reusing a syringe to draw from a multidose vial if it looks clean
3. C. Using one syringe for several patients if the needle is changed
4. D. Using a new sterile needle and syringe for every entry into a vial

3. While preparing a sterile field, a nurse notices that sterile saline has soaked through the sterile drape onto the non-sterile table below. What should the nurse do?

1. A. Continue because saline is itself sterile
2. B. Place a dry sterile towel over the wet area and continue
3. C. Allow the drape to dry and then continue the procedure
4. D. Consider the field contaminated and set up a new sterile field

4. How should a nurse remove a surgical mask after patient care?

1. A. Keep it around the neck to reuse for the next patient
2. B. Grasp the front of the mask firmly and pull it away from the face
3. C. Handle only the ties or ear loops and discard it without touching the front
4. D. Pull the front of the mask down below the chin and then remove it

5. Which element is part of the central line insertion bundle for preventing central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)?

1. A. Routine replacement of the central line every 72 hours
2. B. Maximal sterile barrier precautions during insertion
3. C. Applying antibiotic ointment to the insertion site
4. D. Choosing the femoral vein as the preferred insertion site in adults