Lesson 6.6.2
6.6.2 Hospital-acquired infection and codes of practice Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Biology, Unit 6
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The 20 questions
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How are hospital-acquired infections most commonly transmitted to vulnerable patients?
- Infected vector bites
- Unwashed hands
- Vaccine administration
- Contaminated food supplies
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Which staff action is most effective at reducing cross-infection in hospitals?
- Wearing aprons
- Hand hygiene
- Using air filters
- Sterilising bed linen
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Why is antibiotic overuse in hospitals a major public health concern?
- Selects resistant strains
- Destroys host immunity
- Causes organ failure
- Increases treatment costs
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Which bacterium is a major cause of antibiotic-resistant hospital-acquired infections?
- Vibrio cholerae
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Salmonella enterica
- MRSA
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Why do long-term urinary catheters significantly increase hospital-acquired infection risk?
- Enhance immune response
- Increase stomach acidity
- Bypass skin barriers
- Stimulate phagocytosis
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What is the primary clinical aim of hospital antibiotic prescribing codes of practice?
- Prevent allergic reactions
- Speed up recovery
- Lower drug costs
- Reduce resistance
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What is the primary purpose of placing infected patients in isolation rooms?
- Prevent pathogen transmission
- Monitor vital signs
- Reduce medication dosage
- Accelerate immune response
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Which patient factor most directly increases susceptibility to hospital-acquired infections?
- High physical fitness
- Weakened immune system
- Balanced diet
- Young adult age
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Why must hospital equipment and surfaces be regularly disinfected?
- Stop bacterial mutation
- Improve equipment durability
- Neutralise bacterial toxins
- Prevent indirect transmission
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What is a hospital-acquired infection also known as?
- Zoonotic infection
- Healthcare-associated infection
- Endemic infection
- Congenital infection
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Which practice combines controlled antibiotic use with strict hygiene to slow resistance?
- Prophylactic prescribing
- Antibiotic stewardship
- Routine gene therapy
- Universal vaccination
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Infection rates rise after introducing a new surgical procedure. What should be investigated first?
- Patient diet plans
- Procedure hygiene protocols
- Staff shift patterns
- Hospital air pressure
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Who shares responsibility for implementing infection control measures in hospitals?
- Nurses only
- Cleaners only
- Doctors only
- All hospital staff
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What is the primary role of infection control codes of practice in hospitals?
- Eradicating all bacteria
- Replacing antibiotic use
- Standardising hygiene routines
- Diagnosing patient illnesses
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Why do healthcare workers wear disposable gloves and aprons during patient contact?
- Keep clothes clean
- Prevent pathogen transmission
- Sterilise medical equipment
- Treat active infections
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Which pathogen causes gut infections following broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment?
- Influenza virus
- MRSA
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Clostridioides difficile
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Why are bed rails and door handles prioritised for frequent ward cleaning?
- Improve ward appearance
- Sterilise ambient air
- Increase equipment lifespan
- Prevent contact transmission
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What is the standard corrective response when hospital audits reveal low hand hygiene compliance?
- Antibiotic ban
- Staff dismissal
- Staff retraining
- Ward closure
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What is the main function of placing infected patients in single rooms?
- Eliminating staff contact
- Isolating pathogen sources
- Replacing hand hygiene
- Eradicating existing infections
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Why do hospitals closely monitor the prescribing rates of antibiotics?
- Lower medication costs
- Reduce antibiotic resistance
- Prevent viral infections
- Increase drug effectiveness
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