LPN Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions 4

Question 1

A nurse is caring for a patient with RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). Which precautions are required?

Accepted Answer

Contact and droplet precautions

Answer

Airborne precautions only

Answer

Contact precautions only

Answer

Standard precautions only

Question 2

What is the correct order for REMOVING PPE (doffing) after leaving a patient's room?

Accepted Answer

Gloves, gown, eye protection, mask

Answer

Mask, gloves, gown, eye protection

Answer

Gown, gloves, mask, eye protection

Answer

Eye protection, mask, gown, gloves

Question 3

A patient with an open, draining wound infected with MRSA is being transferred to a long-term care facility. What must the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the receiving facility about the patient's MRSA status

Answer

No special action is needed if the wound is covered

Answer

Place the patient in airborne precautions for transport

Answer

Require the transport team to wear full hazmat suits

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Surgical instruments

Answer

Blood pressure cuffs

Answer

Bedpans

Answer

Stethoscopes

Question 5

A patient with meningococcal meningitis is admitted. Which PPE must the nurse wear when providing direct care?

Accepted Answer

Surgical mask and gloves

Answer

Gloves and gown only

Answer

N95 respirator and eye shield

Answer

Full airborne PPE with negative-pressure room

Question 6

Under standard precautions, how should a nurse handle a patient's soiled linen?

Accepted Answer

Hold away from the body and place in a labeled linen bag at point of use

Answer

Place directly on the floor until transport

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Shake out before placing in the linen bag to remove debris

Answer

Only bag linen if it is visibly soiled with blood

Question 7

Which patient condition warrants protective (reverse) isolation?

Accepted Answer

A patient who is severely immunocompromised after bone marrow transplant

Answer

A patient with active pulmonary tuberculosis

Answer

A patient with influenza and a secondary bacterial infection

Answer

A patient with a draining surgical wound