RPN Infection Prevention and Control 3

Question 1

Which type of transmission requires the use of a negative-pressure isolation room?

Accepted Answer

Airborne transmission

Answer

Negative-pressure rooms prevent airborne pathogens from escaping into hallways by keeping air flowing inward.

Question 2

A nurse sustains a needlestick injury. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Wash the site thoroughly with soap and water

Answer

Immediate washing with soap and water helps remove potential pathogens and is the first step in post-exposure management.

Question 3

Standard precautions apply to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All patients regardless of diagnosis

Answer

Standard precautions are applied to every patient encounter because infection status is not always known.

Question 4

Which disinfectant level is required for semi-critical items that contact mucous membranes but do not penetrate sterile tissue?

Accepted Answer

High-level disinfection

Answer

Semi-critical items such as endoscopes require high-level disinfection to destroy all microorganisms except high numbers of bacterial spores.

Question 5

Which vaccine is recommended for all healthcare workers to prevent occupational transmission of a respiratory illness?

Accepted Answer

Annual influenza vaccine

Answer

Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all healthcare workers to protect both staff and vulnerable patients from seasonal flu.

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