Safety and Infection Control NCLEX Practice Quiz (75 Questions)
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By Paul Martin, BSN, R.N.
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Welcome to your NCLEX practice quiz on Safety and Infection Control. According to the NCLEX-RN test plan, about 9 to 15% of questions will come from this subcategory that includes content about the “nurse‘s ability required to protect clients, families, and healthcare personnel from health and environmental hazards.” Good luck, and hope you will learn a lot from this quiz.
Safety and Infection Control Nursing Test Banks
For this nursing test bank, we have included 75 NCLEX practice questions related to the Safety and Infection Control subcategory divided into three sets. Patient safety and infection control are essential and vital components of quality nursing care. A nurse’s ability to think critically and use this knowledge in the delivery of nursing care is essential to the well-being of the patients.
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Comprehend each item. Read and understand each question before choosing the best answer. The exam has no time limit so that you can make sense of each item at your own pace.
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2.Safety and Infection Control NCLEX Practice Exam | Quiz #2: 25 Questions
Where are the rationales? Please click the View Questions button below to review your answers and read through the rationales for each question.
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Question 1 of 25
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A child has third-degree burns of the hands, face, and chest. Which nursing diagnosis takes priority?
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Question 2 of 25
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A 3-year-old child is receiving dextrose 5% in water and half-normal saline solution at 100 ml/hour. Which sign or symptom suggests excessive I.V. fluid intake?
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Question 3 of 25
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Which finding would alert a nurse that a hospitalized 6-year-old child is at risk for a severe asthma exacerbation?
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Nurse Mariane is caring for an infant with spina bifida. Which technique is most important in recognizing possible hydrocephalus?
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
An adolescent who sustained a tibia fracture in a motor vehicle accident has a cast. What should the nurse do to help relieve the itching?
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Question 6 of 25
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A child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of suspected meningococcal meningitis. Which of the following nursing measures should the nurse do first?
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Question 7 of 25
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A client is diagnosed with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus pneumonia. What type of isolation is most appropriate for this client?
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Several clients are admitted to an adult medical unit. The nurse would ensure airborne precautions for a client with which of the following medical conditions?
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Which of the following is the first priority in preventing infections when providing care for a client?
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
An adult woman is admitted to an isolation unit in the hospital after tuberculosis was detected during a pre-employment physical. Although frightened about her diagnosis, she is anxious to cooperate with the therapeutic regimen. The teaching plan includes information regarding the most common means of transmitting the tubercle bacillus from one individual to another. Which contamination is usually responsible?
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
A 2-year-old is to be admitted in the pediatric unit. He is diagnosed with febrile seizures. In preparing for his admission, which of the following is the most important nursing action?
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
A young adult is being treated for second and third-degree burns over 25% of his body and is now ready for discharge. The nurse evaluates his understanding of discharge instructions relating to wound care and is satisfied that he is prepared for home care when he makes which statement?
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Question 13 of 25
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An eighty-five-year-old man was admitted for surgery for benign prostatic hypertrophy. Preoperatively he was alert, oriented, cooperative, and knowledgeable about his surgery. Several hours after surgery, the evening nurse found him acutely confused, agitated, and trying to climb over the protective side rails on his bed. The most appropriate nursing intervention that will calm an agitated client is:
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Ms. Smith is admitted for internal radiation for cancer of the cervix. The nurse knows the client understands the procedure when she makes which of the following remarks the night before the procedure?
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
The nurse in charge is evaluating the infection control procedures on the unit. Which finding indicates a break in technique and the need for education of staff?
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
The charge nurse observes a new staff nurse who is changing a dressing on a surgical wound. After carefully washing her hands the nurse dons sterile gloves to remove the old dressing. After removing the dirty dressing, the nurse removes the gloves and dons a new pair of sterile gloves in preparation for cleaning and redressing the wound. The most appropriate action for the charge nurse is to:
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Nurse Jane is visiting a client at home and is assessing him for risk of a fall. The most important factor to consider in this assessment is:
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Mrs. Jones will have to change the dressing on her injured right leg twice a day. The dressing will be a sterile dressing, using 4 X 4s, normal saline irrigant, and abdominal pads. Which statement best indicates that Mrs. Jones understands the importance of maintaining asepsis?
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Question 19 of 25
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A client has been placed in blood and body fluid isolation. The nurse is instructing auxiliary personnel in the correct procedures. Which statement by the nursing assistant indicates the best understanding of the correct protocol for blood and body fluid isolation?
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
The nurse is evaluating whether a nonprofessional staff understands how to prevent the transmission of HIV. Which of the following behaviors indicates the correct application of universal precautions?
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Jayson, 1-year-old child, has a staph skin infection. Her brother has also developed the same infection. Which behavior by the children is most likely to have caused the transmission of the organism?
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Question 22 of 25
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Jessie, a young man with newly diagnosed acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is being discharged from the hospital. The nurse knows that teaching regarding prevention of AIDS transmission has been effective when the client:
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Question 23 of 25
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Which question is least useful in the assessment of a client with AIDS?
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Mrs. Parker, a 70-year-old woman with severe macular degeneration, was admitted to the hospital the day before a scheduled surgery. The nurse’s preoperative goals for Mrs. M. would include:
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
A child is undergoing remission induction therapy to treat leukemia. Allopurinol is included in the regimen. The main reason for administering allopurinol as part of the client’s chemotherapy regimen is to:
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9 thoughts on “Safety and Infection Control NCLEX Practice Quiz (75 Questions)”
In # 5 the correct answer should be letter B right?
Please review question #5 in Safety and Infection Control NCLEX Practice Exam (Set 2: 25 Questions) I chose the correct answer which was cool air dryer and it was marked wrong. But in the rationales it had it correct. Thank you
in the first set of questions #16 about doing CPR. your rational for the answer being what it is states “The nurse should use the heel of one hand at the center of the chest, then place the heel of the other hand on top of the first hand and lace fingers together and give 30 compressions that are about 1” to 1½” deep.”
this is actually incorrect. per the American Heart Association, depth of compression on children is about 2 inches. answer C is more correct than D. just think the answers should be worded better and rationale should be corrected in the depth.
Question 19 regarding the child in foster care. Foster Parents do not have permission to sign informed consent on invasive procedures and need Social Worker permission. Most often the hospital/clinic will request a signature from Social Worker. The child is in the CUSTODY of the state and the CARE of the foster parent.
Thank you very much. It is a great site, very helpful.
Please kindly review the answers of the following:
Safety and Infection Control NCLEX Practice Exam | Quiz #2: Question 25
The posted answers were not correspond to the Question #25. Thanks again.
For Q#25 for Safety and Infection Control NCLEX Practice Exam Quiz #2, the rationale given does not match the question & its answer choices. Can you fix this, please?
In # 5 the correct answer should be letter B right?
Please review question #5 in Safety and Infection Control NCLEX Practice Exam (Set 2: 25 Questions) I chose the correct answer which was cool air dryer and it was marked wrong. But in the rationales it had it correct. Thank you
Corrected! Thank you for letting us know.
in the first set of questions #16 about doing CPR. your rational for the answer being what it is states “The nurse should use the heel of one hand at the center of the chest, then place the heel of the other hand on top of the first hand and lace fingers together and give 30 compressions that are about 1” to 1½” deep.”
this is actually incorrect. per the American Heart Association, depth of compression on children is about 2 inches. answer C is more correct than D. just think the answers should be worded better and rationale should be corrected in the depth.
Question 19 regarding the child in foster care. Foster Parents do not have permission to sign informed consent on invasive procedures and need Social Worker permission. Most often the hospital/clinic will request a signature from Social Worker. The child is in the CUSTODY of the state and the CARE of the foster parent.
Thank you very much. It is a great site, very helpful.
Please kindly review the answers of the following:
Safety and Infection Control NCLEX Practice Exam | Quiz #2: Question 25
The posted answers were not correspond to the Question #25. Thanks again.
Thanks Kumari, this has been fixed! :)
Hello!
For Q#25 for Safety and Infection Control NCLEX Practice Exam Quiz #2, the rationale given does not match the question & its answer choices. Can you fix this, please?
Fixed. Thanks for letting us know! :)