PNC Safety & Infection Control 2

Question 1

A parish nurse is visiting a homebound parishioner with an open leg wound. Which action best demonstrates proper infection control during wound care?

Accepted Answer

Perform hand hygiene before and after glove use

Answer

Hand hygiene before donning and after removing gloves is the cornerstone of infection prevention even when PPE is used.

Question 2

When counseling a congregation member about preventing the spread of seasonal influenza, which recommendation is MOST evidence-based?

Accepted Answer

Receive annual influenza vaccination each fall

Answer

Annual influenza vaccination is the single most effective public-health strategy for reducing influenza transmission and complications.

Question 3

A parish nurse notices a congregation member has returned from international travel and presents with fever, rash, and conjunctivitis. The nurse suspects measles. What is the immediate priority action?

Accepted Answer

Isolate the individual and notify the local health department

Answer

Measles is a highly contagious reportable disease requiring immediate isolation and mandatory public-health notification.

Question 4

In the context of standard precautions, which body fluid does NOT routinely require protective barriers during contact?

Accepted Answer

Sweat

Answer

Standard precautions do not require barriers for sweat, as it has not been shown to transmit bloodborne pathogens.

Question 5

A parish nurse is setting up a blood-pressure screening booth at a health fair. Between participants, she should PRIMARILY:

Accepted Answer

Wipe the cuff and stethoscope with an EPA-approved disinfectant wipe

Answer

Wiping shared equipment with EPA-approved disinfectant between uses prevents contact transmission without damaging the devices.

(PNC) Parish Nurse Certification Practice Test

(PNC) Parish Nurse Certification Practice Test

PNC Safety & Infection Control 2