LPN - Certified Practical Nurse Safety and Infection Control Questions and Answers

Question 1

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is preparing to enter the room of a client diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis.
Which combination of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for the nurse to don before providing care?

Accepted Answer

N95 respirator and gloves

Answer

Surgical mask and gloves

Answer

Gown, gloves, and face shield

Answer

Gown and surgical mask

Question 2

A nurse discovers a small fire in a client's wastebasket. After rescuing the client from the immediate area, what is the nurse's next priority action according to the RACE acronym?

Accepted Answer

Activate the facility's fire alarm system.

Answer

Extinguish the fire with the nearest fire extinguisher.

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Contain the fire by closing the door to the room.

Answer

Evacuate all other clients from the unit.

Question 3

A client with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection has soiled the bed linens. When leaving the client's room after providing care, which method of hand hygiene is most appropriate for the LPN to perform?

Accepted Answer

Washing hands with soap and water.

Answer

Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Answer

Wiping hands with an antiseptic towelette.

Answer

Rinsing hands with warm water only.

Question 4

An LPN is caring for an elderly client who is confused and has been trying to get out of bed without assistance. After attempting alternative measures without success, the provider orders soft wrist restraints. Which of the following actions is a critical safety measure for the nurse to implement?

Accepted Answer

Use a quick-release knot to secure the restraints to the bed frame.

Answer

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

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Ensure the restraints are applied tightly to prevent any movement.

Answer

Check the client's circulation and skin integrity every 4 hours.

Question 5

The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection. To prevent a needlestick injury after the injection, what is the most important action for the nurse to take?

Accepted Answer

Activate the needle's safety device immediately after use.

Answer

Recap the needle using the two-handed method.

Answer

Place the used syringe on the bedside table before disposal.

Answer

Ask the client to hold pressure on the injection site while the nurse disposes of the needle.

Question 6

A client is admitted with influenza and is placed on droplet precautions. Which of the following interventions is a required component of droplet precautions?

Accepted Answer

Wearing a surgical mask when working within 3 feet of the client.

Answer

Placing the client in a negative-pressure airflow room.

Answer

Wearing a gown and gloves for all entry into the room.

Answer

Keeping the door to the client's room closed at all times.