CPNRE Infection Prevention and Control 5

Question 1

A nurse is caring for a client on droplet precautions. Which statement about surgical masks is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A surgical mask should be worn within 1 metre (3 feet) of the client

Answer

Surgical masks are recommended when within 1 metre of a client on droplet precautions to block large respiratory droplets.

Question 2

Which of the following is classified as a critical item requiring STERILIZATION before reuse?

Accepted Answer

Laryngoscope blade

Answer

Laryngoscope blades are critical items that penetrate sterile tissue or enter the vascular system and must be sterilized between uses.

Question 3

A nurse is donning PPE before entering a contact precaution room. What is the CORRECT order of donning?

Accepted Answer

Gown → mask → eye protection → gloves

Answer

The correct order for donning PPE is gown first, then mask, then eye protection, then gloves (gloves last to minimize contamination of other PPE).

Question 4

A client is placed on protective (neutropenic) isolation. The PRIMARY purpose of this precaution is to:

Accepted Answer

Protect a highly immunocompromised client from exogenous pathogens

Answer

Protective isolation safeguards severely immunocompromised clients (e.g., post-bone marrow transplant) from environmental and exogenous pathogens.

Question 5

During an outbreak of scabies in a long-term care unit, which measure is MOST important for preventing spread to other residents?

Accepted Answer

Placing all affected residents on contact precautions and treating simultaneously

Answer

Simultaneous treatment of all affected residents combined with contact precautions prevents re-infestation and interrupts the transmission cycle.

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