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NCLEX RN Infection Control Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Sub-acute sclerosing pan-encephalitis (SSPE):
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SSPE is a rare, fatal late complication of measles, per Green Book.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is/are recognised adverse reactions to pneumococcal vaccines?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain and induration are common with PPV23, per Green Book.
Question 3 of 5
If a microorganism is known to produce a disease, it is referred to as a
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A microorganism that is known to produce a disease is referred to as a pathogen. Pathogens are capable of causing infections or diseases in their hosts. Therefore, both options A (pathogen) and B (pathogenic microorganism) are correct as they describe the same concept. Option C (normal flora) is incorrect because normal flora refers to the microorganisms that naturally reside in or on the body without causing harm or disease. Option D (A and B only) is correct because it includes the correct options A and B.
Question 4 of 5
A college-aged student has influenza. At what stage of the infection is the student most infectious?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The prodromal stage is when early symptoms appear, and the person is highly infectious as the virus actively replicates.
Question 5 of 5
The latest CDC guidelines designate standard precautions for all substances except which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sweat is excluded from standard precautions unless contaminated with blood or other fluids.