NCLEX RN Infection Control Questions

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Question 1 of 31

The latest CDC guidelines designate standard precautions for all substances except which of the following?

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Question 2 of 31

In the UK programme the following patient groups should not be routinely advised to receive HPV vaccine:

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Question 3 of 31

Which of the following is/are recognised adverse reactions to pneumococcal vaccines?

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Question 4 of 31

Which of the following precautions should be used for a patient who is immunocompromised and suspected of having cryptococcal meningitis?

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Question 5 of 31

Hepatitis B vaccines:

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Question 6 of 31

Maintaining the cold chain ensures that vaccines are stored according to the manufacturer's instructions at:

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Question 7 of 31

The suture material which poses the highest risk of infection is

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Question 8 of 31

What is required before you perform hand hygiene? Select all that apply

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Question 9 of 31

A patient in the neurosurgical ICU develops a fever. Cultures are ordered and collected. The physician decides to start an antibiotic while waiting for the culture results because the patient is critically ill. This type of antibiotic usage is called:

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Question 10 of 31

Which of these pulmonary conditions is most likely to be seen with a CD4 count between 200 and 500 ?

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Question 11 of 31

The ED reports 3 cases of cramping, abdominal pain, and diarrhea within a 24-hour period. All persons are from the same community, and onset of symptoms was within 12 to 36 hours of a picnic they all attended. The IP suspects which of the following foodborne illnesses:

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Question 12 of 31

Which of the following processes ensures that the items are free of microorganisms?

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Question 13 of 31

Which of the following should not receive live vaccines:

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Question 14 of 31

Which of the following vaccines is/are routinely recommended for npr-clinical staff in healthcare settings (i.e. not directly involved in patieny care):

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Question 15 of 31

A college-aged student has influenza. At what stage of the infection is the student most infectious?

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Question 16 of 31

Hand hygiene using alcohol-based handrub rather than soap and water:

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Question 17 of 31

What type of meningitis would be most consistent with the following cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) report result? Glucose Decreased Protein Elevated WBC counts 1,000/mmÃ‚Â³

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Question 18 of 31

Immunisation for international travel has been categorised as 'required' immunisations, 'recommended', and 'routine' immunisations. Which of the following immunisations is a 'required' immunisation?

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Question 19 of 31

The need to include employee education for IP is included in all of the following program components except:

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Question 20 of 31

Which strategy can improve healthcare workers' hand hygiene compliance rates?

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Question 21 of 31

For pneumonia in a HCF:

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Question 22 of 31

Vaccines covered by the Vaccine Payment Damages Scheme include:

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Question 23 of 31

If a microorganism is known to produce a disease, it is referred to as a

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Question 24 of 31

Sub-acute sclerosing pan-encephalitis (SSPE):

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Question 25 of 31

A 20 year old male from New Zealand travels to PNG after taking a prophylactic course of doxycycline. He presents to ED 4 weeks after returning with intermittent fever and night sweats. Which of the following statements is true?

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Question 26 of 31

Which of the following is/are true about mumps infection:

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Question 27 of 31

Which of the following is/are true about Diphtheria:

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Question 28 of 31

A pilot research study was conducted to compare the association between a new type of dressing and a unit's CLABSI rates. During the six-month period prior to the intervention of the new dressing the unit's CLABSI rate was 2.06 per 1000 central line days. During the 6 months the dressing was trialed, the unit's CLABSI rate was 1.76 per 1000 central line days. The p-value was 0.03. What conclusion can be reached?

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Question 29 of 31

Which of the following can be worn on hands during patient care?

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Question 30 of 31

An aseptic technique should be used when carrying out which of the following procedures?

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Question 31 of 31

Which is not associated with atypical pneumonia?

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