NCSBN - National Council of State Boards of Nursing Safety and Infection Control Questions and Answers

Question 1

A nurse is preparing to enter the room of a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for the nurse to wear?

Accepted Answer

N95 respirator

Answer

Surgical mask

Answer

Face shield

Answer

Sterile gloves

Question 2

A nurse discovers a fire in a client's room. After rescuing the client, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

Accepted Answer

Activate the fire alarm.

Answer

Extinguish the fire with the nearest fire extinguisher.

Answer

Close the door to the client's room.

Answer

Evacuate all other clients from the unit.

Question 3

A nurse is caring for a client who is confused and has been pulling at their intravenous (IV) lines. The nurse has attempted reorientation and distraction techniques without success. Which of the following actions is appropriate when applying wrist restraints?

Accepted Answer

Attach the restraints to the bed frame using a quick-release knot.

Answer

Secure the restraint straps to the side rails of the bed.

Answer

Use a square knot to ensure the restraints are secure.

Answer

Ensure the restraints are tight enough to prevent any wrist movement.

Question 4

A client is admitted with a diagnosis of influenza. Which of the following transmission-based precautions should the nurse initiate?

Accepted Answer

Droplet precautions

Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

Protective precautions

Question 5

Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates the most effective method for preventing the spread of infection among clients?

Accepted Answer

Performing consistent and thorough hand hygiene.

Answer

Wearing gloves for all client contact.

Answer

Placing all clients on contact precautions.

Answer

Administering prophylactic antibiotics to all clients.

Question 6

The nurse is caring for a client with a C. difficile infection. When exiting the room after providing care, which action is required?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands with soap and water.

Answer

Perform hand hygiene using an alcohol-based sanitizer.

Answer

Remove the gown first, then the gloves.

Answer

Keep the same N95 respirator on for the next client.

A nurse is preparing to enter the room of a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis.Which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for the nurse to wear?

A nurse is preparing to enter the room of a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis.
Which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for the nurse to wear?