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Infection Control Exam Questions Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is not used for surgical scrub
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Glutaraldehyde is a sterilant, not used for surgical hand scrubbing.
Question 2 of 5
No. 3 BP handle accommodates size 10-15 surgical blades
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The No. 3 handle fits blades 10, 11, 12, and 15.
Question 3 of 5
A previously stable postoperative client on the medical-surgical unit now has a blood pressure of 88/40 mm Hg and a heart rate of 124 beats/min. After placing the client in Trendelenburg position, which action does the nurse perform next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sudden drop in blood pressure and elevated heart rate indicate a critical deterioration requiring the RRT for immediate intervention, rather than delayed reassessment or premature Code Blue.
Question 4 of 5
TB germs are killed by half an hour in the sun.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ultraviolet light from the sun effectively kills TB bacteria within about 30 minutes.
Question 5 of 5
A positive culture always means infection.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A positive culture indicates presence of organisms but does not always signify active infection.