PNC Safety & Infection Control 3

Question 1

A parish nurse discovers that a congregation member with MRSA has been sharing personal hygiene items with a roommate. Which teaching point is MOST critical?

Accepted Answer

Personal items such as razors and towels should never be shared

Answer

MRSA spreads via direct contact with contaminated skin or shared personal items, so avoiding item sharing is essential.

Question 2

During a parish home visit, a nurse needs to dispose of a lancet used for a blood glucose check. The BEST action is to:

Accepted Answer

Place the uncapped lancet directly into a portable sharps container

Answer

Used sharps must be placed immediately and uncapped into an approved sharps container to prevent needlestick injuries.

Question 3

A congregation member asks the parish nurse about post-exposure prophylaxis after a potential HIV exposure. Which window is generally cited for initiating PEP to be most effective?

Accepted Answer

Within 72 hours of exposure

Answer

PEP must be started within 72 hours of HIV exposure to have the best chance of preventing infection.

Question 4

Which cleaning method is MOST appropriate for spills of blood or body fluids on a hard surface in the church building?

Accepted Answer

Apply a 1:10 bleach solution after removing visible material with disposable paper towels

Answer

A 1:10 dilution of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) after initial absorption effectively decontaminates bloodborne-pathogen spills.

Question 5

A parish nurse is advising an immunocompromised parishioner on infection prevention at home. Which guidance is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Maintain thorough hand hygiene, avoid crowds during peak illness seasons, and cook meats to safe temperatures

Answer

Immunocompromised individuals benefit most from consistent hand hygiene, dietary safety, and avoiding high-risk infectious exposures.

(PNC) Parish Nurse Certification Practice Test

(PNC) Parish Nurse Certification Practice Test

PNC Safety & Infection Control 3