NCLEX: Infection Control & Safety
Standard precautions, isolation types, and safety concepts for NCLEX prep.
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When should hand hygiene be performed in relation to patient contact according to standard precautions?
Hand hygiene must be performed before and after every patient contact and immediately after removing gloves.
What personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for a patient on Contact Precautions?
Gloves and a gown are the minimum requirements for Contact Precautions.
What is the primary PPE required for a nurse entering a room for Droplet Precautions?
A standard surgical mask is the primary requirement for Droplet Precautions.
What specific respiratory protection is required for staff when caring for a patient on Airborne Precautions?
An N95 respirator or higher (such as a PAPR) is required.
What is the recommended sequence for donning PPE?
The sequence is: Gown, Mask/Respirator, Goggles/Face Shield, and then Gloves.
What is the recommended sequence for doffing PPE?
The sequence is: Gloves, Goggles/Face Shield, Gown, and then Mask/Respirator.
Why must soap and water be used instead of alcohol-based hand rub when caring for a patient with C. difficile?
Alcohol-based rubs are ineffective against C. difficile spores; physical friction and rinsing are required to remove them.
What type of room environment is required for a patient with active Pulmonary Tuberculosis?
A private, negative-pressure airflow room with at least 6-12 air exchanges per hour.
Which two common viral infections require both Airborne and Contact Precautions?
Varicella (Chickenpox) and Disseminated Herpes Zoster (Shingles).
In surgical asepsis, what is the status of a sterile field if it becomes wet?
The field is considered contaminated because moisture allows microorganisms to move through the barrier via capillary action.
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