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NCLEX-RN Safety & Infection Prevention & Control Exam

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Question 1 of 20

1. Question

A client is admitted to the orthopedic unit after being involved in a motor vehicle accident and sustaining a fracture of the right humerus.

> What is the nurse’s priority intervention for this client?

1. Apply warm compresses to the right arm to reduce swelling.
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2. Assess circulation, movement and sensation distal to the fracture.
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3. Administer prescribed opioids for pain management.
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4. Elevate right arm above the level of the heart to decrease edema.
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Question 2 of 20

2. Question

The nurse is caring for a client with Guillain-Barré syndrome and is reviewing orders placed by the healthcare provider (HCP).

> Which order should the nurse clarify with the HCP?

1. Give medications with clear liquids
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2. Check vital signs every 30 minutes for two hours
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3. Reposition every 2 hours
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4. Measure calf circumference daily
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Question 3 of 20

3. Question

The nurse is reviewing post-procedure care for the client who has undergone a diagnostic renal scan.

> Which is the priority intervention to include in the plan of care?

1. Restrict visitors until 4 hours after the procedure to prevent radiation spread.
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2. Wear a pair of gloves when handling client’s urine or body fluids.
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3. Place a radiation warning sign on client’s door for the first 24 hours.
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4. Enter the client’s room with a lead-lined apron to perform nursing care.
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Question 4 of 20

4. Question

A client presents to the clinic for evaluation of a ring-shaped rash with central clearing on his left upper leg. The client denies any burning or itching but does report some increased fatigue.

> Which initial question should the nurse ask to help identify the source of the rash?

1. "Have you been in recent contact with cats in and around your home?”
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2. "Have you, your family members, or coworkers experienced any recent viral symptoms such as fever or body aches?”
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3. "Have you visited grassy or wooded areas, or been camping or hiking, in the past several weeks?
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4. "Have you had direct physical contact with an individual with a similar rash or lesion?”
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Question 5 of 20

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A client is scheduled for a diagnostic imaging study that uses ionizing radiation.

> Which question is most essential for the nurse to ask during pre-procedure screening?

1. “Have you had this test before?”
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2. “Do you have difficulty remaining still?”
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3. “Are you currently pregnant or could you be pregnant?”
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4. “Are you wearing any metal accessories today?”
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Question 6 of 20

6. Question

A home care nurse completes an initial visit with an older adult who reports taking numerous prescribed and nonprescribed medications each day. The medication list includes several drugs with similar names and purposes.

> What should the nurse do first?

1. Contact the primary health care provider to report polypharmacy
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2. Assess the client for signs of adverse drug reactions
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3. Determine whether a caregiver assists with medication administration
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4. Review the medication list for duplicate therapies
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Question 7 of 20

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A pregnant client’s rubella titer indicates immunity. The client asks whether it is safe for her toddler to receive scheduled immunizations.

> What is the nurse’s best response?

1. “Your immunity is confirmed, and it is safe for your toddler to receive routine vaccines.”
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2. “Toddlers usually wait until school age for this vaccine.”
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3. “Because you are immune, your child should not receive the vaccine now.”
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4. “Vaccinations should be postponed until after your pregnancy.”
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Question 8 of 20

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During a therapy group, a client angrily states, “I’m going to hurt someone in here.”

> What is the nurse’s most appropriate initial response?

1. Request immediate assistance from security
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2. Set limits by stating that feelings may be expressed, but violence is not allowed
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3. Remove the client from the group
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4. Warn the client that seclusion will be used
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Question 9 of 20

9. Question

A nurse assists a client with a tracheostomy to turn in bed when accidental decannulation occurs. Re-insertion with the original tube is unsuccessful.

> While awaiting the rapid response team, which action should the nurse take next?

1. Attempt reinsertion using a tracheostomy tube one size smaller
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2. Position the client in low Fowler’s
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3. Auscultate lung sounds
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4. Ventilate using a manual resuscitation bag with the stoma open
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Question 10 of 20

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The nurse is preparing an in-service for new staff about prevention and management of Clostridioides difficile infection on a medical unit that has had several recent cases.

> Which topics should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

1. Alcohol-based cleaners are preferred because they rapidly kill spores
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2. Handwashing with soap and water helps limit spread
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3. Spores can remain viable on surfaces for up to 120 days
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4. Lactobacillus probiotics may help reduce recurrence in some clients
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5. If ileus is present, vancomycin may be administered rectally
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6. Clients receiving immunosuppressants or recent antibiotics are at highest risk for developing infection
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Question 11 of 20

11. Question

A child with leukemia is receiving chemotherapy. Morning labs return with a platelet count of 25,500/mm³ (25.5 × 10⁹/L).

> Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care based on this result?

1. Monitor closely for signs of infection
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2. Obtain temperature every 4 hours
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3. Initiate bleeding precautions
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4. Begin protective isolation precautions
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Question 12 of 20

12. Question

A client is prescribed total parenteral nutrition with lipid emulsion. Before administration, the nurse completes an allergy assessment.

> Which reported allergy would require withholding the lipid emulsion and notifying the provider?

1. Soy products
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2. Eggs
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3. Shellfish
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4. Cow’s milk
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Question 13 of 20

13. Question

The nurse prepares to perform a capillary blood glucose test.

> Which actions help ensure an accurate result? Select all that apply.

1. Allowing the antiseptic to dry completely before puncture
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2. Using the lateral side of the fingertip
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3. Firmly squeezing the finger to obtain blood
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4. Holding the finger below heart level
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5. Applying gentle pressure to obtain an adequate sample
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Question 14 of 20

14. Question

A nurse enters a client’s room and notices flames coming from a trash receptacle. The nurse assists the client safely into the hallway.

> What action should the nurse take next?

1. Activate the fire alarm
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2. Attempt to extinguish the fire
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3. Call for assistance
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4. Close all doors in the area
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Question 15 of 20

15. Question

A nurse is creating an individualized plan of care for a client with advanced Alzheimer’s disease who requires assistance with all activities of daily living and frequently wanders.

> Which problem should the nurse identify as the highest priority?

1. Impaired social interaction
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2. Altered role functioning within the family
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3. Inability to express needs verbally
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4. Increased risk for physical injury
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Question 16 of 20

16. Question

A client experiencing acute mania begins making sexual advances toward visitors in a shared unit space. After the nurse sets firm behavioral limits, the client becomes verbally aggressive and threatens physical harm.

> Which intervention should the nurse implement next?

1. Escort the client to a private room with staff assistance
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2. Place the client in seclusion
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3. Restate that the behavior is inappropriate
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4. Remove telephone privileges
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Question 17 of 20

17. Question

A child with scabies is prescribed lindane.

> Which finding requires the nurse to question the prescription?

1. The child has frequent colds
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2. The child is younger than 2 years
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3. The child is bottle-fed
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4. A sibling is also being treated
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Question 18 of 20

18. Question

During routine tracheostomy care, the nurse notes soft tissue swelling around the stoma without redness or drainage.

> What is the nurse’s next action?

1. Document the finding only
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2. Notify the provider immediately
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3. Palpate the area for crepitus
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4. Encourage coughing and deep breathing
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Question 19 of 20

19. Question

A nurse is preparing to assist with hygiene care for a hospitalized client who has profuse watery diarrhea and a confirmed diagnosis of Clostridioides difficile infection.

> Which personal protective equipment is required before entering the room?

1. Gloves only
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2. Gloves and a gown
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3. Gloves, gown, and surgical mask
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4. Gloves, gown, mask, and face shield
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Question 20 of 20

20. Question

A nurse teaches the parent of a child living with AIDS about infection control and monitoring at home.

> Which instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

1. Use frequent handwashing for caregivers and the child.
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2. Stop routine immunizations because vaccines are unsafe.
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3. Track the child’s weight weekly and report unintentional loss.
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4. Clean body-fluid spills using a 1:10 bleach-to-water solution.
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5. Expect fever and persistent diarrhea and manage at home without contacting the provider.
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6. Avoid exposing the child to people who are ill or recently sick.
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