Mandatory Care Training – Level 1 Infection Control

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IMPORTANT: Learners need to get at least 75% correct (15 correct answers) to gain their certificate. There are 20 questions, please indicate by checking the box which questions are True or False:

1. Rapid population growth is a factor for the high increase in disease cases.*

True
False

2. Employees are at risk of infection when they dispose of medical waste.*

True
False

3. Good infection prevention practices protect only clients.*

True
False

4. HIV and hepatitis B infections can be cured.*

True
False

5. Correct routine hand washing removes transient microorganisms.*

True
False

6. Hand washing will reduce the spread of infection in healthcare settings.*

True
False

7. Employees only need to wash their hands for approximately five seconds.*

True
False

8. It is acceptable to keep your own personal towel for drying your hands.*

True
False

9. A separate pair of gloves must be used for each client.*

True
False

10. It is safe and legal for you to reuse disposable gloves.*

True
False

11. Housekeeping will reduce the number of microorganisms at work.*

True
False

12. Plain water will rapidly kill or inactivate infectious microorganisms.*

True
False

13. The main purpose of "housekeeping" is to keep the premises dust-free.*

True
False

14. Housekeeping employees do have a role with regard to infection control.*

True
False

15. When cleaning up spills of bodily fluids gloves should always be worn.*

True
False

16. Breaking a hypodermic needle before disposal is acceptable.*

True
False

17. Carrying unprotected sharps around the premises is a risk.*

True
False

18. Everyone who handles medical waste is at risk of infections and injury.*

True
False

19. Proper disposal of medical waste minimises the spread of infections.*

True
False

20. You should always fill the sharp’s container to the top to save money.*

True
False