NCLEX-RN
Infectious Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is educating a client who has been prescribed acyclovir for newly diagnosed shingles. Which information would be the most important for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake helps prevent nephrotoxicity, a potential side effect of acyclovir, which can affect kidney function, especially in patients with shingles who may be dehydrated.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client with Clostridium difficile. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chlorine bleach is effective in killing Clostridium difficile spores during laundering, which is critical for preventing reinfection and spread.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a central venous catheter (CVC). The nurse knows which of the following is a common symptom of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever and chills are hallmark symptoms of CLABSI, indicating a systemic infection originating from the catheter site.
Question 4 of 5
The emergency department (ED) nurse is triaging a client who is highly suspected of having inhalation anthrax. The nurse should plan to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inhalation anthrax requires airborne precautions due to its high infectivity, necessitating a negative airflow room to prevent spread.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students infectious diseases that are reportable to the local health department. Which of the following conditions should be reported? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: HIV, Hepatitis A, and Syphilis are reportable to public health authorities due to their significant public health impact and potential for transmission.