LPN Safety and Infection Control 2

Question 1

A patient on contact precautions needs to be transported to radiology. Which action is most appropriate before transport?

Accepted Answer

Notify the receiving department of precaution status

Answer

Remove all PPE before leaving the room

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Place the patient in a negative-pressure room

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Cancel the transport until precautions are lifted

Question 2

Which needle disposal practice is correct for an LPN?

Accepted Answer

Place uncapped needles directly into a puncture-resistant sharps container

Answer

Recap the needle using the two-handed technique before disposal

Answer

Bend the needle before placing it in a regular trash bin

Answer

Recap using one hand if the patient is combative

Question 3

A patient returns from surgery with a Foley catheter. To prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI), the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Ensure the drainage bag remains below the level of the bladder

Answer

Irrigate the catheter with saline every shift

Answer

Keep the drainage bag at the level of the bladder

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Clamp the catheter tubing when ambulating the patient

Question 4

Which situation requires the nurse to use an N95 respirator rather than a standard surgical mask?

Accepted Answer

Entering the room of a patient with active tuberculosis

Answer

Caring for a patient with MRSA wound infection

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Changing the dressing of a patient with C. difficile

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Providing care to a patient on droplet precautions for influenza

Question 5

A nurse accidentally splashes blood into her eyes. What is the FIRST action she should take?

Accepted Answer

Flush the eyes with water or saline for 15 minutes

Answer

Complete an incident report immediately

Answer

Notify the charge nurse and await instructions

Answer

Apply antibiotic eye drops

Question 6

A nurse is caring for a patient with scabies. Which type of precautions is required?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

Airborne precautions

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Droplet precautions

Answer

Standard precautions only

Question 7

When performing wound care, the nurse notes the patient's wound has purulent drainage and a foul odor. Which is the priority nursing action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the healthcare provider and obtain a wound culture

Answer

Document findings and continue with routine wound care

Answer

Increase wound irrigation frequency

Answer

Apply a stronger antiseptic solution to the wound