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NCLEX Questions on Infection Prevention and Control Questions
Question 1 of 5
Investigations related to infection control in hospitals?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infection control involves routine monitoring, outbreak investigation, and strain typing to track and manage hospital infections.
Question 2 of 5
The proper disposal of sharps includes the following except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using gloves during disposal is not a standard requirement unless handling contaminated sharps directly, making C the exception.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following statements is correct? Standard precautions should be implemented:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions are universal and applied to all patients at all times to prevent pathogen transmission, regardless of known infection status.
Question 4 of 5
The ideal handwashing basin/station should include which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elbow-operated taps prevent recontamination; plugs or soap holders increase infection risk.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following hand hygiene agents is least drying to your skin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol-based handrubs with emollients are designed to be less drying than soap, which removes natural skin oils.