PCU PCU Infection Control & Safety

Question 1

A PCU patient is placed on contact precautions for MRSA. Which PPE should the nurse don before entering the room?

Accepted Answer

Gown and gloves

Answer

N95 respirator and gloves only

Answer

Gown, gloves, and N95 respirator

Answer

Surgical mask and gloves only

Question 2

Which hand hygiene technique is most effective against Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) spores in the PCU?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water handwashing for at least 20 seconds

Answer

Alcohol-based hand sanitizer for 20 seconds

Answer

Chlorhexidine wipes applied to hands

Answer

Either alcohol gel or soap is equally effective

Question 3

A PCU patient develops fever, hypotension, and tachycardia 48 hours after central line insertion. Which intervention is the nurse's priority?

Accepted Answer

Obtain blood cultures and notify the physician immediately

Answer

Administer acetaminophen for fever

Answer

Increase IV fluid rate without a physician order

Answer

Replace the central line over a guidewire immediately

Question 4

Which practice is part of the central line insertion bundle to prevent CLABSI in the PCU?

Accepted Answer

Performing hand hygiene and using maximal sterile barrier precautions

Answer

Using femoral vein as the preferred insertion site

Answer

Limiting sterile drape to the insertion site only

Answer

Changing the dressing every 24 hours regardless of condition

Question 5

A PCU nurse is caring for a patient on airborne precautions for tuberculosis. Which mask must the nurse wear when entering the room?

Accepted Answer

N95 respirator that has been fit-tested

Answer

Standard surgical mask

Answer

Powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) only

Answer

No mask is needed if the nurse is vaccinated

Question 6

Which action by a PCU nurse best demonstrates correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Accepted Answer

Removing PPE outside the patient's room using a defined sequence

Answer

Removing gloves last after leaving the patient's room

Answer

Donning the gown after entering the patient's room

Answer

Reusing N95 respirators between all patients on standard precautions