PMLS LAB QUIZ
1. What is the first link in the chain of infection?
2. What is the most effective way to break the chain of infection?
3. A hospital-acquired infection is known as?
4. What is not a function of an infection control program?
5. Give an example of a vehicle transmission
6. What mode of transmission involves inanimate objects?
7. What is the correct acronym for the chain of infection?
8. Give one portal of entry for pathogens.
9. Which type of host is most susceptible to infections?
10. Vertical transmission occurs through?
11. What does the “E” in IREMES stand for?
12. What function includes immunization of employees?
13. What does “bacteriostatic” mean?
14. What does ‘fomites’ refer to?
15. Give an example of what can be considered as a reservoir in the chain of infection.
16. What is a systemic infection?
17. Where do nosocomial infections usually appear?
18. What is a common disinfectant for daily lab use?
19. What is the most common form of transmission in the lab?
20. What does a proper infection control program monitor?
21. What is the primary goal of handwashing?
22. What is used for routine hand washing?
23. When are alcohol-based hand rubs preferred?
24. What is the minimum time to scrub your hands during hand washing?
25. Why should hands be rinsed downward?
26. What should be used to turn off the faucet during hand washing?
27. What item is discouraged for use in hand washing?
28. Why should rings and jewelry be removed?
29. What is considered as a biologic hazard?
30. What hand hygiene product inhibits but doesn’t kill bacteria?
31. What is used first in hand washing?
32. What is the correct hand washing duration recommended by WHO?
33. When are nail sticks used?
34. What does donning mean?
35. What should be removed before donning PPE?
36. What is the proper sequence in donning PPE?
37. What is worn when splash risk is present?
38. What type of tube has a rubber stopper?
39. A 23-gauge needle is typically used for?
40. What is a tourniquet used for?
41. What color indicates a heparin-coated capillary tube?
42. What should be used after blood collection to stop the bleeding of the patient?
43. What material is commonly used to clean skin before venipuncture?
44. The hub of the needle connects what?
45. What part of the needle eases skin entry?
46. What blood collection method is preferred for small veins?
47. What are microsample containers used for?
48. What should be done to used needles?
49. In what tube is blood allowed to clot?
50. What is the purpose of pinching the nose bridge when wearing a mask?
51. What does the gauge of a needle refer to?
52. A 16-gauge needle is typically used for?
53. What color-coded tube cap usually indicates EDTA?
54. What antiseptic is contraindicated for infants under 2 months?
55. What device allows blood to be transferred from a syringe into tubes?
56. What is the most important factor in capillary collection?
57. What skin puncture device is contact activated and retractable?
58. What should you do if a blood tube is expired?
59. During phlebotomy on a pediatric patient, you notice the vein is small and difficult to access. Which of the following is the
most appropriate equipment to use?
60. You are performing hand hygiene before entering the lab but forgot to remove your wristwatch. What should you do?
1. Infectious agent 21. Break the chain of infection 41 Red
2. Handwashing 22. Plain soap and water 42 Gauze
3. Nosocomial infection 23. When hands are not visibly soiled 43 70% isopropyl alcohol
4. Screen patients for HIV 24. 15 seconds 44 Needle to adapter
5. Contaminated water 25. Avoid contamination 45 Bevel
6. Indirect 26. Paper towel 46 Butterfly
7. IREMES 27. Bar soap 47 Capillary blood
8. Broken skin 28. Harbor microorganisms 48 Discarded into sharps container
9. Immunosuppressed patient 29. Blood spill 49 Serum
10. Placenta 30. Bacteriostatic agent 50 To keep air from leaking
11. Exit pathway 31. Water 51 Lumen diameter
12. Screening 32. 40-60 seconds 52 Blood donation
13. Inhibits bacterial growth 33. On first wash of the day 53 Lavender
14. Inanimate 34. Putting on PPE 54 Chlorhexidine
15. Doorknob 35. Accessories 55 Transfer device
16. Infection throughout the body 36. Mask – cap –gown – gloves 56 Site warming
17. 48 hours after admission 37 Eye protection 57 Lancet
18. Bleach 1:10 38 Evacuated tube system 58 Discard and replace
19. Needle stick 39 Pediatric/fragile veins 59 23 gauge butterfly needle
20. Employee and patient exposures 40 Identify veins 60 Remove watch and start
handwashing
