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Question 1 of 5

What 3 things should be done prior to any patient transport?

A. Wash patient hands, Fresh gown & socks, Fresh linen or blanket

B. Transport immediately

C. Use old linens

D. Mask staff only

Correct Answer: Wash patient hands, Fresh gown & socks, Fresh linen or blanket

Question 2 of 5

A patient aged 7 is up to date with their vactinations. They lose their spleen after an accident. They need the following vaccines:

A. Varicella vaccine

B. Single dose of PCV 13

C. Hib/Men C booster, PPV 2 and Men B vaccines followed by a second dose of Men B and Men ACWY on month later

D. Hib/Men C booster, PPV 2 and Men B vaccines followed by a second dose of Men B and Men ACWY 2 months later

Correct Answer: Hib/Men C booster, PPV 2 and Men B vaccines followed by a second dose of Men B and Men ACWY 2 months later

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is/are true about anthrax:

A. It is spread by spores of the anaerobic bacillus Bacillus anthracis

B. Has an incubation period of 2-7 days

C. Can cause cutaneous, inhalational and gastrointestinal infections

D. It primarily affects carnivorous animals

Correct Answer: Can cause cutaneous, inhalational and gastrointestinal infections

Question 4 of 5

Which strategy can improve healthcare workers' hand hygiene compliance rates?

A. Fine or give verbal warnings to health-care workers who do not comply

B. Give each healthcare worker their own bar of soap

C. Place cotton hand towels at each wash basin

D. Monitoring compliance rates and giving feedback on performance.

Correct Answer: Monitoring compliance rates and giving feedback on performance.

Question 5 of 5

Reporting of an event or occurrence is an example of:

A. peer review.

B. generic screening.

C. special analysis.

D. Failure modes and effects analysis.

Correct Answer: peer review.

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