NACE Safety and Infection Control 2

Question 1

Which type of isolation precaution is required for a patient diagnosed with tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

Tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne droplet nuclei that remain suspended in the air, requiring airborne precautions including an N95 respirator and negative pressure room.

Question 2

A nurse is implementing fall prevention for a patient taking multiple medications. Which medication class poses the greatest fall risk?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines

Answer

Benzodiazepines cause sedation, impaired balance, dizziness, and muscle relaxation, significantly increasing fall risk, especially in elderly patients.

Question 3

A patient's culture results show Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection. Which precaution must the nurse implement?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions with soap and water hand hygiene

Answer

C. difficile forms spores that are resistant to alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Contact precautions with soap and water hand washing are required to physically remove spores.

Question 4

A nurse accidentally sustains a needlestick injury from a contaminated needle. What is the priority first action?

Accepted Answer

Wash the site thoroughly with soap and water

Answer

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

Question 5

What is the correct method for performing surgical hand antisepsis before an operative procedure?

Accepted Answer

Scrub hands and arms to 2 inches above the elbows for 2-6 minutes

Answer

Surgical hand antisepsis requires scrubbing hands and forearms to 2 inches above the elbows with an antimicrobial agent for 2-6 minutes to reduce transient and resident flora.

Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE) I PN-RN Practice Test

Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE) I PN-RN Practice Test

NACE Safety and Infection Control 2