NMC CBT NMC-CBT Infection Prevention and Control 2

Question 1

A patient is diagnosed with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection. Which type of precautions should be implemented?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

C. diff requires contact precautions due to spore transmission via contaminated surfaces and hands.

Question 2

When caring for a patient on contact precautions, a nurse must remove PPE in which order before leaving the room?

Accepted Answer

Gloves, gown, mask, hand hygiene

Answer

The correct doffing sequence is gloves first, then gown, then mask/respirator, followed by hand hygiene to prevent self-contamination.

Question 3

Which disinfectant is most effective against C. difficile spores on environmental surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Sodium hypochlorite (bleach)

Answer

Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) is sporicidal and is the recommended agent for disinfecting surfaces in C. diff outbreaks.

Question 4

A nurse is about to perform a urinary catheter insertion. Which hand hygiene technique is most appropriate immediately before the procedure?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water for 40–60 seconds

Answer

Soap and water for 40–60 seconds is required for invasive procedures and when hands are visibly soiled.

Question 5

An outbreak of norovirus is suspected on a ward. Which action is the PRIORITY response?

Accepted Answer

Place affected patients in cohort isolation and restrict admissions

Answer

Cohorting affected patients and restricting ward admissions limits norovirus spread during an outbreak.

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