NCLEX-PN
Safety and Infection Control NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse completed discharge teaching for the client with sutures in place after a skin biopsy. Which statements by the client indicate an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: A: Clean, dry, intact incisions indicate proper care. C: Fever suggests infection, requiring follow-up. E: Redness, pain, or drainage are infection signs. B: Sutures are removed in 7-10 days. D: Incisions should be checked daily.
Question 2 of 5
The most effective nursing intervention to prevent atelectasis from developing in a post-operative client is to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: assist client to turn, deep breathe, and cough. Deep air excursion by turning, deep breathing, and coughing will expand the lungs and stimulate surfactant production. The nurse should instruct the client on how to splint the chest when coughing. Humidification, hydration and nutrition all play a part in preventing atelectasis following surgery.
Question 3 of 5
The nursing student approaches the instructor after being stuck by a bloody needle. Which instructor statement is most accurate knowing that the client was HIV-positive?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: Immediate washing and HCP evaluation within 1-2 hours are critical for post-exposure prophylaxis. B: Testing timing is incorrect. C: Delaying care is risky. D: Flushing is for mucosal exposure.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is using contact precautions to change the soiled bed sheet of the client with Clostridium difficile. In the process, the nurse's right glove and skin on a finger is torn. After removing the soiled gloves, which action is priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C: Soap and water effectively remove C. difficile spores. A: Bleeding may flush pathogens. B: Bleach damages skin. D: Alcohol is ineffective against C. difficile spores.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is instructing a 65 year-old female client diagnosed with osteoporosis. The most important instruction regarding exercise would be to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: exercise doing weight bearing activities. Weight bearing exercises are beneficial in the treatment of osteoporosis. Although loss of bone cannot be substantially reversed, further loss can be greatly reduced if the client includes weight bearing exercises along with estrogen replacement and calcium supplements in their treatment protocol.