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

The receiving department must be notified so they can prepare appropriate isolation measures before the patient arrives.

Question 2

Which needle disposal practice is correct for an LPN?

Accepted Answer

Place uncapped needles directly into a puncture-resistant sharps container

Answer

Uncapped needles should be immediately placed into an approved puncture-resistant sharps container to prevent needlestick injuries.

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

The drainage bag must always be kept below bladder level to prevent backflow of urine, which can introduce bacteria.

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

Active tuberculosis requires airborne precautions including a fit-tested N95 respirator because TB bacilli are transmitted via airborne droplet nuclei.

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

Immediate irrigation of the eyes with water or saline for at least 15 minutes is the priority first action after mucous membrane exposure to blood.

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(LPN) Certified Practical Nurse Practice Test

LPN Safety and Infection Control 2