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Question 1 of 5

Which form of hand hygiene is not appropriate after exposure to blood?

A. Soap and water
B. Water only
C. Antimicrobial soap and water
D. Alcohol handrub.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Alcohol handrub.

Question 2 of 5

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV):

A. Children require more than one dose to produce effective protection
B. Appears to produce 'herd immunity'
C. Contains thiomersal
D. Is available which covers 13 serotypes

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Appears to produce 'herd immunity'

Question 3 of 5

When handling items which are soiled with bodily fluids, it's important to wear gloves. Which of these would not be suitable?

A. Latex
B. Neoprene
C. Polythene
D. woolen

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Polythene

Question 4 of 5

Which is not an AIDS defining illness?

A. oesophageal candidiasis
B. PCP
C. CD4 count
D. Herpes Zoster

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Herpes Zoster

Question 5 of 5

Which statement is true of health care personnel and good hand hygiene?

A. Hand hygiene is carefully followed.
B. Compliance is difficult to achieve.
C. Only nurses need to practice hand hygiene.
D. Wearing gloves reduces the need for hand hygiene.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Compliance is difficult to achieve.

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