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Infection Prevention and Control NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Regarding infective endocarditis in an IVDU
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IVDU endocarditis often presents with fever and respiratory symptoms due to tricuspid involvement and pulmonary emboli.
Question 2 of 5
Which one of the following is a high risk area that need supervision by IC team?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed areas (ER, dental clinics, ICUs) are high-risk for infections due to patient volume, procedures, or critical care, requiring infection control oversight.
Question 3 of 5
What are the sources of infection in a health care center?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infections in health care facilities (HCFs) can originate from multiple sources including health personnel, contaminated equipment, air, and other patients, making E the correct answer as it encompasses all listed sources.
Question 4 of 5
Infections in HCFs are different from infections in the general community in that infections in HCFs are:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HCF infections are often more costly, have higher morbidity/mortality, and can be harder to diagnose due to resistant organisms, but A is incorrect—most are bacterial, not viral. Thus, E (all except A) is correct.
Question 5 of 5
Which types of sterilization is/are ultimate alternatives for non-reusable materials in Health care facilities?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Incineration is the ultimate method for disposing of non-reusable materials by destroying pathogens, unlike the others used for reusable items.