CPAN Safety and Infection Control 2

Question 1

A PACU nurse discovers that a patient's IV site shows redness, warmth, and purulent drainage. What is the FIRST nursing action?

Accepted Answer

Discontinue the IV and notify the physician

Answer

Signs of IV site infection require immediate discontinuation of the IV catheter and physician notification to prevent systemic spread.

Question 2

Which transmission-based precaution is required for a PACU patient with confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions with N95 respirator and negative-pressure room

Answer

Pulmonary tuberculosis requires airborne precautions, including an N95 respirator and placement in a negative-pressure room, because TB is transmitted via airborne particles.

Question 3

A post-operative patient develops fever of 38.8°C, hypotension, and tachycardia six hours after surgery. These findings are MOST consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)

Answer

Fever, hypotension, and tachycardia meeting SIRS criteria postoperatively suggest possible sepsis requiring immediate evaluation and intervention.

Question 4

When caring for a patient with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection, which hand hygiene method is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water hand washing for at least 15 seconds

Answer

C. difficile spores are resistant to alcohol-based hand rubs; soap and water physically remove spores and is the recommended hand hygiene method.

Question 5

A PACU nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. Which action BEST reduces catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) risk?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a closed sterile drainage system throughout care

Answer

Maintaining a closed sterile drainage system is the single most important intervention to prevent CAUTI by preventing bacterial entry into the urinary tract.

(CPAN) Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse Practice Test

(CPAN) Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse Practice Test

CPAN Safety and Infection Control 2