NCLEX_CRUSADE_ACADEMY TEST - 10 USE_OF_PERSONAL_PROTECTIVE_EQUIPMENT

1. Infection is defined as: Presence of bacteria on the skin. Invasion of organic tissue by microorganisms causing disease. Presence of fever. Inflammation of tissue only.

2. Which sign is most associated with a localized infection?. Fever. Fatigue. Redness and swelling. Hypotension.

3. Which symptom is commonly seen in systemic infection?. Local swelling. Fever and malaise. Local redness only. Itching only.

4. The chain of infection requires how many links to transmit disease?. 3. 4. 6. 8.

5. The nurses role in infection control is to: Identify the microorganism. Break at least one link in the chain of infection. Eliminate all pathogens. Prescribe antibiotics.

6. Which lab value most commonly indicates infection?. WBC below 2,000. WBC above 10,000. Platelets below 50,000. Hemoglobin above 16.

7. A 'shift to the left' in neutrophils indicates: Viral infection. Acute bacterial infection. Chronic disease. Dehydration.

8. CRP (C-reactive protein) elevation indicates: Dehydration. Active inflammation. Kidney failure. Anemia.

9. Cultures should be collected: After antibiotics start. Before antibiotics are administered. Only after fever. After lab confirmation.

10. Hospital-acquired infections are also called: Community infections. Nosocomial infections. Viral infections. Opportunistic infections.

11. Approximately what percentage of hospitalized patients develop hospital-acquired infections?. 1%. 3%. 5%. 15%.

12. The most common cause of hospital-acquired infections is: Genetic disease. Lapses in aseptic technique. Food contamination. Poor nutrition.

13. During patient transport with respiratory infection, the patient should: Wear an N95. Wear a surgical mask. Wear goggles. Wear gloves.

14. When transporting a patient with a wound infection, the wound should: Be left open. Be covered with an occlusive dressing. Be exposed to air. Be washed repeatedly.

15. Isolation rooms are mandatory for: Patients with infectious diseases requiring strict isolation. Patients with hypertension. Patients with fractures. Patients with mild illness.

16. Cohorting refers to: Discharging patients early. Placing patients with the same infection together. Moving patients frequently. Isolating family members.

17. The sterile field includes which body region?. Neck to waist. Chest to waist. Waist to knees. Hands only.

18. The border of a sterile field considered contaminated is: 1 inch. 2 inches. 5 inches. Entire border.

19. Skin preparation solutions include: Chlorhexidine and povidone iodine. Alcohol only. Saline only. Hydrogen peroxide only.

20. Chlorhexidine requires approximately how long to dry?. 10 seconds. 1 minute. 3 minutes. 10 minutes.

21. Medical asepsis refers to: Sterile surgery. Clean techniques to reduce microorganisms. Antibiotic therapy. Surgical incision care.

22. When handling contaminated linens, the nurse should: Shake them vigorously. Hold them away from the body. Place them on the floor. Fold them repeatedly.

23. Needles should: Be recapped carefully. Never be recapped. Be washed. Be stored in pockets.

24. Specimens should be transported in: Open containers. Plastic bags. Leak-proof biohazard containers. Paper bags.

25. Hand hygiene with soap and water is required for: Influenza. MRSA. C. difficile. Tuberculosis.

26. Proper hand washing time is approximately: 5 seconds. 10 seconds. 1520 seconds. 40 seconds.

27. The '5 Moments for Hand Hygiene' include: Before eating. Before patient contact. Before charting. After lunch.

28. Standard precautions apply to: Only infected patients. All patients. ICU patients only. Pediatric patients only.

29. Transmission-based precautions include: Airborne, droplet, contact. Viral, bacterial, fungal. Acute and chronic. Surgical and medical.

30. The first step when donning PPE is: Gloves. Mask. Hand hygiene. Goggles.

31. After hand hygiene during PPE donning, the next item applied is: Gloves. Mask. Gown. Goggles.

32. Gloves should be removed: Last. First. After mask. After hand hygiene.

33. The mask should be removed: First. Second. Last. Never.

34. After removing PPE, the final step is: Leave the room. Wash hands. Document. Change clothing.

35. The nurse serves as: The final link in infection. The primary barrier between pathogen and patient. The infection reservoir. The transmission vector.