Test your basic knowledge |

NCLEX Lpn Infection Control

Subjects : nclex, health-sciences, nursing

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. What is a GUAIAC test?
Small pox
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
A

2. What pt's would be ok for a pregnant nurse to care for
Deet spray
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus
Dry cough
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease

3. How is Salmonella transmitted
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
Contaminated food and water
Bleach

4. To be most effective when should postexposure prophylaxis (PPE) be started?
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure
Feces of infected people or animals
A private room but the door can remain open - Use standard percautions but a wear a MASK When YOUR W/In 3FT of The PT - SPIT ZOne
Wash your hands w/ an antimicrobial soap for 15min before and after contact with pts and teach pt's family members to do the same place in isolation - use dedicated equipment

5. What kind of room would an Airborne precaution pt need
A diet high in calories and low fat
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM

6. Contact Precautions
Deet spray
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]

7. Who needs Standard Contact and Droplet precautions
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
Mask will 3 feet
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
Glanders - Lassa

8. What should you wear when taking a pt's VS?
Bleach
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS

9. What kind of diet is needed for a PT with hepatitis A
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
A
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
A diet high in calories and low fat

10. Which pt's can't the pregnant nurse care for
Gloves
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS
A private room but the door can remain open - Use standard percautions but a wear a MASK When YOUR W/In 3FT of The PT - SPIT ZOne
Kopliks spots

11. CONDITIONS REQUIRED SEIZURE PRECAUTIONS

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183

12. Infected Air - borne precaution
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
Wash your hands w/ an antimicrobial soap for 15min before and after contact with pts and teach pt's family members to do the same place in isolation - use dedicated equipment
Private room with negative pressure
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]

13. What is the two diseased caused by ticks
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
Transfer the adult patient with a condition or treatment similar to that which is seen in the pediatric population COPD is like CF (cystic fibrosis) = both need chest physiotherapy Pneumonia is pneumonia

14. When should you use Airborne Precautions
A
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
1.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB

15. What are the major ATB associated w/ c diff
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots

16. DON'T TRANSFER Which Patient
Gloves
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress

17. INTERVENTION FOR PREVENT ASPIRATION
Bleach
Gloves
1. HOB up to eat 2. On right side after eating 3. Suction avialable 4. Side rails up 5. Bed in low position 6. Call bell w/ patient reach
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything

18. Rule: MED ERROR - PT INJURY OR ATTEMPT SUICIDE
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor

19. If aptient is going to surgery do not give them
Mask will 3 feet
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K
Gloves

20. Rabies pt's would need

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183

21. What should you teach pt's to wear for protect themselves against Lyme disease
-- Aqua Mephyton = Vitamin K = given coumadin going to surgery ---- Morphine SO4 40mg IV stat for MI ( no more than 40mg) ---- When someone have low K+ hold the digoxin ----- Immunocompromised ----- PCP (pneumocyst carini pneumonia) Peds nurse float
Deet spray
Small pox
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard

22. What Is The Rule: NEVER SEND A Patient To SURGERY ANTICOAGULANT
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
Dry cough
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative

23. When CAN INFECTED Patient LEAVE TheIR ROOM
1.. Patient with/ night sweats and temp w/cough (TB). 2. Headache and stiff neck ( Meningitis). 3. Adult w/rash or blisters only on one side (Shingles). 4. Any patient w/ S&S of infection: 1ST ACTION ISOLATE
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
Infected patient can leave their rooms as long as they wear the same protective garments out of their room that we wear when we are going (entering in ) into their room.
Fecal/oral

24. What are common side effects of PPE
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin

25. Rule: Transferring ADULT To PEDIATRIC WARDS
Private room - gloves - gown - MRS.WEE M - Multidrug resistant organism R - Respiratory infection - RSV child wears mask S - Skin infections (see below 'VCHIPS') W - Wound infections E - Enteric infections - clostridium defficile E - Eye infections
Transfer the adult patient with a condition or treatment similar to that which is seen in the pediatric population COPD is like CF (cystic fibrosis) = both need chest physiotherapy Pneumonia is pneumonia
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium
Bleach

26. When To USE STAndARD PRECAUTIONS
Private room with negative pressure
Use standard precautions except if an organism is listed. Follow the CDC guidelines If patient presents with S&S of infection ( increase temp - rash - high WBC) isolate immediately until verified. Which patient can you keep at the same room COPD + N
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs

27. After getting the Varicella vacc who should you teach pt's to avoid
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything

28. How can you prevent Salmonella
Infected patient can leave their rooms as long as they wear the same protective garments out of their room that we wear when we are going (entering in ) into their room.
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis

29. Who should get the chicken pox vaccine
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
Dry cough
1. HOB up to eat 2. On right side after eating 3. Suction avialable 4. Side rails up 5. Bed in low position 6. Call bell w/ patient reach

30. What are the characteristics of Chicken pox Varicella?
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
Feces of infected people or animals
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs

31. BLEEDING PRECAUTION Patient. These Patients Who Are On...
Mask will 3 feet
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients

32. What are the characteristics of Mumps
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
A diet high in calories and low fat
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
Before the rash appears

33. Rule: DISCHARGE DURING AN EMERGENCY
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
A diet high in calories and low fat
Contaminated food and water

34. What are the Ni for Pertussis?
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
Rest - warm - humid air
Chef
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask

35. Who is not able to start PPE
Infected patient can leave their rooms as long as they wear the same protective garments out of their room that we wear when we are going (entering in ) into their room.
DISCONTINUE The ATB
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
Those with liver problems and pregnant women

36. Who shouldn't get the Chicken pox vaccine

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183

37. WHen should you use standard percautions
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
Glanders - Lassa
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Those with liver problems and pregnant women

38. What are the char. of German measles( Rubella)
Pink red maculopapules
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
Kopliks spots

39. When dealing w/ a Droplet percautions pt they require
Wash your hands w/ an antimicrobial soap for 15min before and after contact with pts and teach pt's family members to do the same place in isolation - use dedicated equipment
A private room but the door can remain open - Use standard percautions but a wear a MASK When YOUR W/In 3FT of The PT - SPIT ZOne
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C
Gloves

40. What should you wash the toilet seat with
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
Contaminated food and water
Bleach

41. What should you have the patient sign after being stuck by a needle?
Infected patient can leave their rooms as long as they wear the same protective garments out of their room that we wear when we are going (entering in ) into their room.
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
Glanders - Lassa
Bleach

42. What should the nurse immediately do if she stuck by a used needle?
A diet high in calories and low fat
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
1.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept

43. What is the tx for Scabies
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO

44. patient what kind of room they should stay
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
Private rooms or patient with same organisms

45. How is c diff transmitted?
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves

46. Identify the type of precaution required
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
Chef
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C

47. What should a Contact Precaution pt have
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm

48. What are char of Pertussis( whooping cough)
A private room but the door can remain open - Use standard percautions but a wear a MASK When YOUR W/In 3FT of The PT - SPIT ZOne
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
Dry cough
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves

49. What colors indicate blood in the stool when doing GUAIAC test
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium

50. Droplet precautions
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
Mask will 3 feet
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
Private room with negative pressure