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Infection Control NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Hand washing is critical to infection control. Which of these is not considered a cleaning agent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Water is not a cleaning agent by itself; it acts as a medium to facilitate cleaning when combined with agents like soap or alcohol hand gel. Alcohol hand gel (B) is a cleaning agent, making it the incorrect choice for 'not considered a cleaning agent.'
Question 2 of 5
Consent to immunisation:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Consent is voluntary under UK law; E is also true, but C is the fundamental principle.
Question 3 of 5
If given in the same limb as another vaccine, the second vaccine should be separated by at least:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 2.5 cm separation is required to distinguish injection sites and reactions, per Green Book.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is/are contraindications to all vaccines:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A documented history of the disease is a contraindication to avoid unnecessary vaccination, though not absolute for all vaccines; no single option applies universally.
Question 5 of 5
A further dose of the same vaccine should not be given if the patieny develops:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cardiovascular collapse (anaphylaxis) is a contraindication to further doses, per Green Book.