RPN Infection Prevention and Control 2

Question 1

A nurse is caring for a patient with Clostridium difficile (C. diff). Which PPE is required upon entering the room?

Accepted Answer

Gown and gloves

Answer

C. diff requires contact precautions, which means wearing a gown and gloves; a mask is not required unless there is a splash risk.

Question 2

Which hand hygiene method is preferred when hands are visibly soiled with organic material?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Answer

Soap and water must be used when hands are visibly soiled because alcohol-based rubs do not remove organic material or C. diff spores.

Question 3

A nurse must perform a sterile dressing change. Which action breaks sterile technique?

Accepted Answer

Reaching across the sterile field to retrieve supplies

Answer

Reaching across a sterile field introduces contaminants from non-sterile clothing and arms, breaking sterile technique.

Question 4

Which isolation precaution category is used for tuberculosis (TB)?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions

Answer

TB is transmitted via airborne droplet nuclei that remain suspended in the air, requiring airborne precautions and a negative-pressure room.

Question 5

A patient with MRSA is on contact precautions. The nurse must transport the patient for an X-ray. What action is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Cover all MRSA wounds and notify the receiving area before transport

Answer

Wounds should be covered and the receiving department notified so they can prepare appropriate precautions and clean surfaces after the visit.

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