The single most important way to control the spread of infection is by:

1.   Disinfecting equipment and surfaces
2.   Covering the mouth and nose when sneezing and coughing
3.   Thorough hand washing
4.   Wearing glove

Alcohol-based hand rubs can be used for hand decontamination, even if hands are visibly dirty.

1.   True
2.   False

Transmission-Based Precautions are used in addition to Standard Precautions when the patient is suspected of having organisms that could be spread in ways other than in blood or body fluids.

1.   True
2.   False

A staff member who has a cold sneezes. Another staff member sitting nearby breathes in the microorganism, and later develops a cold. These microorganisms were most likely carried by which mode of transmission?

1.   Direct contact
2.   Droplet
3.   Airborne
4.   Indirect contact

Symptoms of TB disease include:

1.   sore throat, cough, runny nose
2.   rash, headache, diarrhea
3.   cough, fever, weight loss, night sweats
4.   increased thirst, hunger, dry mouth

Annual skin testing for TB is mandatory for all employees. Employees with a positive skin test complete a symptoms review and have a chest x-ray if indicated.

1.   True
2.   False

Appropriate routine management of patients with suspected or known infectious TB include:

1.   Placement in respiratory isolation with the door closed
2.   Use of an N95 respirator for all individuals entering the isolation room
3.   Patient wears a surgical grade mask when out of the room
4.   All of the above

What can you do to take care of your work area?

1.   Keep work area free of clutter and debris
2.   Use only approved cleaners and disinfectants provided by the organization
3.   Store food in sealed containers and refrigerate on special shelf in specimen/medication refrigerator.
4.   All of the above
5.   A and B

All employees are expected to comply with:

1.   The Exposure Control Plan
2.   TB Control Plan
3.   Standard Precautions
4.   All of the above

Hand washing is the single most important infection control measure. Hands should be washed with soap and running water for:

1.   5- 10 seconds
2.   10-15 second
3.   30 seconds
4.   1 minute