CPNRE Infection Prevention and Control 4

Question 1

A client with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) colitis is admitted to the unit. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when entering the room?

Accepted Answer

Gown and gloves only

Answer

C. diff is transmitted via contact; gown and gloves are required, but a mask is not routinely needed unless splashing is anticipated.

Question 2

After removing gloves, a nurse notices a small tear in one glove. What is the priority action?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Answer

When glove integrity is compromised, thorough handwashing with soap and water is the priority to remove any potential pathogens.

Question 3

Which of the following pathogens requires AIRBORNE precautions in addition to standard precautions?

Accepted Answer

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Answer

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne droplet nuclei and requires an N95 respirator and negative-pressure room.

Question 4

A nurse is about to perform a urinary catheter insertion. Which hand hygiene approach is correct immediately before donning sterile gloves?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands with soap and water for at least 1 minute

Answer

Before sterile procedures, surgical hand antisepsis with soap and water for at least 1 minute is recommended to reduce transient flora.

Question 5

A resident in a long-term care facility develops a fever, productive cough, and new infiltrate on chest X-ray. Which type of precaution should be implemented FIRST while awaiting culture results?

Accepted Answer

Droplet precautions

Answer

Droplet precautions are initiated first for suspected respiratory infections with productive cough until the pathogen is identified.

CPNRE - Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination Practice Test

CPNRE - Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination Practice Test

CPNRE Infection Prevention and Control 4