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Asepsis and Infection Control NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is admitted with pruritic lesions on the hands, webs of fingers, wrists, the extensor surfaces of the elbows and knees, and the outer surfaces of the feet, armpits, buttocks, and waist. The most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scabies presents with pruritic lesions in those specific areas, unlike the others, making C correct.
Question 2 of 5
What year was the CLABSI SIR statistically significantly different from 1?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Without data, 2015 is assumed correct based on context (e.g., NHSN baseline), making A likely.
Question 3 of 5
The IP received feedback from course attendees that the didactic component is too lengthy and difficult. Which training component should the IP now reevaluate for its effectiveness?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Didactic refers to classroom teaching, making C the focus for reevaluation.
Question 4 of 5
The most common organism associated with pneumonia in school-aged children and young adults
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is the leading cause in this age group, as per rationale, making D correct.
Question 5 of 5
One of the modern day worries is about emerging infections. Which of the following is an emerging infection with the greatest global impact?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HIV/AIDS has had the greatest global impact among emerging infections due to its widespread morbidity, mortality, and ongoing public health challenge.