NCLEX-PN
Safety and Infection Control NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results on a client with acute renal failure. Which one of the following should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serum potassium 6 mEq/L. Although all of these findings are abnormal, the elevated potassium level is a life-threatening finding and must be reported immediately.
Question 2 of 5
The client is admitted with a positive culture for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which precaution should be implemented to prevent spreading the infection to health care workers and other clients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: A private room prevents MRSA transmission via contact. A, C: Masks are unnecessary for MRSA. D: Negative air pressure is for airborne precautions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is to collect a sputum specimen for acid-fast bacillus (AFB) from a client. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assist with oral hygiene. Obtain a specimen early in the morning after mouth care. The other responses follow this first action: the client should take several deep breaths then cough into the appropriate sterile container to obtain the AFB specimen of the sputum.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is wearing PPE. Place the steps to removing the PPE in the correct sequence.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: B,D,A,C,E
Rationale: B: Gloves are removed first due to high contamination risk, followed by hand hygiene. D: Eye protection is removed next. A: Gown is removed before leaving. C: Mask is removed at the doorway. E: Final hand hygiene ensures cleanliness.
Question 5 of 5
The HCP is about to examine the client on contact precautions for MRSA without donning PPE. Which is the best action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: Providing PPE ensures immediate compliance with contact precautions. B: Ignoring the breach risks transmission. C, D: These actions delay intervention.