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Infection Prevention and Control NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The first immunoglobulin response after exposure to a communicable disease pathogen or vaccination of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IgM is the first antibody produced in a primary immune response to a new pathogen or vaccine, making B correct. IgC does not exist.
Question 2 of 5
For which of the following procedure(s) is the surveillance period for deep incisional or organ/space SSI 90 days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NHSN lists 90-day surveillance for craniotomy and CABG, not C-section or laminectomy, making B (B, C) correct.
Question 3 of 5
A pandemic differs from an epidemic in that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pandemic spans multiple regions globally, unlike an epidemic, making D correct.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following does not meet the requirements for an airborne isolation room?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Airborne isolation requires 6-12 air exchanges, not 15-20, making B incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
15 persons were infected with Salmonella at a picnic where 75 ate potato salad. What was the attack rate of salmonella among those who ate potato salad?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Attack rate = 15/75 = 20%, making D correct.