INFECTION CONTROL AND SAFETY
STANDARDS IN HEALTHCARE ACTUAL
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
●● Patient Identification. Answer: Process of confirming a patient's
identity using at least two identifiers such as name and date of birth.
●● Safety Standards. Answer: Rules and guidelines designed to protect
patients and healthcare workers from harm.
●● Governing Agencies. Answer: Organizations that establish and
enforce safety regulations in healthcare settings.
●● OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Answer:
U.S. agency responsible for workplace safety regulations and protecting
workers from hazards.
●● Infection Prevention. Answer: Procedures used to prevent the spread
of infectious diseases in healthcare settings.
●● Bloodborne Pathogens. Answer: Microorganisms present in blood
that can cause disease in humans.
, ●● Examples of Bloodborne Pathogens. Answer: Hepatitis B (HBV),
Hepatitis C (HCV), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
●● Transmission of Bloodborne Pathogens. Answer: Occurs through
exposure to infected blood via needlesticks, cuts, or mucous membranes.
●● PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Answer: Equipment worn to
protect healthcare workers from exposure to hazards.
●● Examples of PPE. Answer: Gloves, lab coats, masks, goggles, and
face shields.
●● Purpose of PPE. Answer: Protects healthcare workers from
biological, chemical, and physical hazards.
●● Handwashing. Answer: Process of cleaning hands with soap and
water to remove microorganisms and prevent infection spread.
●● Recommended Handwashing Time. Answer: At least 20 seconds to
effectively remove pathogens.
●● Decontamination. Answer: Process of removing or destroying
harmful microorganisms from surfaces and equipment.
STANDARDS IN HEALTHCARE ACTUAL
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
●● Patient Identification. Answer: Process of confirming a patient's
identity using at least two identifiers such as name and date of birth.
●● Safety Standards. Answer: Rules and guidelines designed to protect
patients and healthcare workers from harm.
●● Governing Agencies. Answer: Organizations that establish and
enforce safety regulations in healthcare settings.
●● OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Answer:
U.S. agency responsible for workplace safety regulations and protecting
workers from hazards.
●● Infection Prevention. Answer: Procedures used to prevent the spread
of infectious diseases in healthcare settings.
●● Bloodborne Pathogens. Answer: Microorganisms present in blood
that can cause disease in humans.
, ●● Examples of Bloodborne Pathogens. Answer: Hepatitis B (HBV),
Hepatitis C (HCV), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
●● Transmission of Bloodborne Pathogens. Answer: Occurs through
exposure to infected blood via needlesticks, cuts, or mucous membranes.
●● PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Answer: Equipment worn to
protect healthcare workers from exposure to hazards.
●● Examples of PPE. Answer: Gloves, lab coats, masks, goggles, and
face shields.
●● Purpose of PPE. Answer: Protects healthcare workers from
biological, chemical, and physical hazards.
●● Handwashing. Answer: Process of cleaning hands with soap and
water to remove microorganisms and prevent infection spread.
●● Recommended Handwashing Time. Answer: At least 20 seconds to
effectively remove pathogens.
●● Decontamination. Answer: Process of removing or destroying
harmful microorganisms from surfaces and equipment.
