Safety & infection control practice questions
Transmission-based precautions, PPE, falls, restraints.
4 questions with answers and explanations · 5 flashcards
Key ideas
- Airborne (TB, measles, varicella): N95 respirator and an airborne infection isolation room (negative pressure).
- Droplet (influenza, pertussis, meningococcal disease): surgical mask within close range.
- Contact (MRSA, VRE, *C. difficile*): gown and gloves; for *C. diff*, soap-and-water hand hygiene and a sporicidal (bleach) cleaner.
- PPE on: gown → mask/respirator → goggles/face shield → gloves.
Questions
- A client is admitted with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis. Which precautions should the nurse implement?Multiple choiceEasy
- Which actions are appropriate for a client with *Clostridioides difficile* infection? Select all that apply.Select all that applyMedium
- Put the steps for putting on personal protective equipment in the correct order.OrderingEasy
- A client with dementia has repeatedly tried to get out of bed alone at night. What is the nurse's best initial action?Multiple choiceMedium