LVN Safe and Effective Care Environment 2

Question 1

A client has been placed in contact precautions. Which PPE must the LVN don before entering the room?

Accepted Answer

Gown and gloves

Answer

Contact precautions require a gown and gloves to prevent transmission of organisms spread by direct or indirect contact.

Question 2

Which action by the LVN best demonstrates correct hand hygiene technique?

Accepted Answer

Washing hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water after removing gloves

Answer

Washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is the most effective method, especially after removing gloves.

Question 3

An LVN is caring for a client with C. difficile (C. diff). Which hand hygiene method is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water handwashing

Answer

Alcohol-based hand rubs are not effective against C. difficile spores; soap and water must be used.

Question 4

A client is placed on airborne precautions. Which room assignment is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A private room with negative air pressure

Answer

Airborne precautions require a private room with negative pressure ventilation to prevent spread of airborne pathogens.

Question 5

The LVN is preparing to change a sterile dressing. Which action would break sterile technique?

Accepted Answer

Reaching across the sterile field to place supplies

Answer

Reaching across a sterile field contaminates it because the arm passes over the sterile area.

(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse Practice Test