LPN Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions 3

Question 1

A nurse sustains a needlestick injury from a patient with unknown HIV status. What is the FIRST action the nurse should take?

Accepted Answer

Immediately wash the site with soap and water

Answer

The immediate first step after a needlestick is to wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water to reduce the risk of infection transmission.

Question 2

Which patient should be placed in a private room under airborne precautions?

Accepted Answer

A patient with measles

Answer

Measles (rubeola) is transmitted via airborne droplet nuclei and requires airborne precautions including a negative-pressure private room.

Question 3

When should gloves be changed during patient care?

Accepted Answer

When moving from a contaminated body site to a clean site on the same patient

Answer

Gloves must be changed when moving from a contaminated body site (e.g., perineal area) to a clean site on the same patient to prevent cross-contamination.

Question 4

A patient on contact precautions requires a blood pressure measurement. What should the nurse do with the blood pressure cuff?

Accepted Answer

Dedicate a blood pressure cuff for use in that patient's room only

Answer

Contact precautions require dedicating non-critical patient care equipment (like BP cuffs) to a single patient to prevent organism spread.

Question 5

Which organism is the MOST common indication for droplet precautions?

Accepted Answer

Influenza

Answer

Influenza is spread via large respiratory droplets and is one of the most common reasons for implementing droplet precautions in healthcare settings.

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LPN Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions 3