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Infection Control NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Older people, immunocompromised people, babies, hospitalised patients and pregnant women are usually more at risk of infection. True or false?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These groups have weakened or immature immune systems, making them more susceptible to infections.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse caring for a patient who has gas gangrene knows that this infection originated in which of the following reservoirs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gas gangrene is caused by Clostridium bacteria, which are commonly found in soil.
Question 3 of 5
Of all possible nursing interventions to break the chain of infection, which is the most effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent the spread of pathogens in healthcare settings.
Question 4 of 5
A nursing home recently has had a significant number of nosocomial infections. Which of the following measures might be instituted to decrease this trend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Written infection-prevention practices promote consistent hygiene and reduce infection spread.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is completing a health history for a patient. What is one question that is important to ask to identify a latex allergy for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Latex allergies can be identified by reactions to latex products like balloons.