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Infection Control NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Surgical silk does not loose tensile strength when exposed to moisture
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Silk loses tensile strength when wet, unlike some synthetic sutures.
Question 2 of 5
Early symptoms of tuberculosis are fatigue, loss of appetite and weight loss.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These are common early nonspecific symptoms of active TB disease.
Question 3 of 5
There is a vaccine available for Hepatitis A.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis A vaccines are available and effective in preventing the disease.
Question 4 of 5
Non-harmful microorganisms relocated from their normal habitat can be harmful.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal flora can become opportunistic pathogens when relocated, e.g., E. coli from gut to urinary tract.
Question 5 of 5
Strict isolation' is another name for contact isolation.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strict isolation is a broader term, often implying reverse isolation, not just contact isolation.