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NCLEX-RN Safety & Infection Control Flashcards

Master 40 safety & infection control concepts for the NCLEX-RN.

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Which infection requires Contact Precautions?

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What specific PPE is required for Contact Precautions (in addition to Standard Precautions)?

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Which condition requires Droplet Precautions?

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For a client on Droplet Precautions, within what distance is a surgical mask required?

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Select the three primary diseases requiring Airborne Precautions (remember the mnemonic MTV):

1. 2. 3.

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What type of room is required for a client on Airborne Precautions?

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Arrange the PPE items in the correct order for DONNING (putting on):

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Arrange the PPE items in the correct order for DOFFING (removing):

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Complete the rule regarding sterile fields and height:

Any object heldis automatically considered.

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By what mechanism does a sterile field become contaminated if the drape gets wet?

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Name one standard fall prevention intervention for a hospitalized client.

Think about the bed, the environment, or patient attire.

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Arrange the steps of the RACE acronym for fire response in order:

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Arrange the steps of the PASS acronym for fire extinguisher use in order:

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A nurse sustains a needlestick injury from a used needle. What is the priority action?

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Complete the hand hygiene rule for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff):

Hands must be washed with because alcohol-based rubs.

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To which patient population do Standard Precautions apply?

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Select the correct renewal timeframes for restraint orders:

Restraints for violent/behavioral management must be renewed every . Restraints for medical-surgical management must be renewed every .

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Which action is CONTRAINDICATED (should NOT be done) for a client experiencing a seizure?

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Name one food that commonly causes a cross-reaction in clients with latex allergies.

Think of tropical fruits.

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What specific environmental items are prohibited in the room of a client on Neutropenic (Protective) Precautions?

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What specific width of the outer border of a sterile field is considered unsterile?

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A nurse files an incident report after a medication error. Which statement represents correct documentation practice?

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Complete the NIOSH ergonomic safety rule:

Manual lifting should be avoided and mechanical devices used when the weight to be lifted exceeds .

Infection Control: Disease-Precaution Mapping & Asepsis

17 cards

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A nurse is caring for a patient with localized Herpes Zoster (shingles) and an intact immune system. Which infection control measure is appropriate?

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A patient has disseminated Herpes Zoster. Which isolation setup is required?

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Which type of transmission-based precautions are indicated for a child with Rotavirus?

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How long must Contact Precautions be maintained for a patient with Pediculosis (head lice)?

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A child is admitted with Impetigo. When can Contact Precautions be discontinued?

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Which precaution class is assigned to Group A Streptococcus pharyngitis and for how long?

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A patient with Mumps requires Droplet Precautions. When is it safe to discontinue isolation?

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What laboratory criteria must be met to discontinue Droplet Precautions for Pharyngeal Diphtheria?

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A pediatric patient presents with Epiglottitis (Haemophilus influenzae type b). What is the priority infection control action?

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Select the correct transmission-based precaution for each organism causing pneumonia:

1. Tuberculosis: 2. Mycoplasma pneumoniae: 3. MRSA:

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Which combination of PPE is required for a patient with confirmed COVID-19?

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Arrange the steps for DONNING (putting on) PPE in the correct order according to CDC guidelines:

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Arrange the steps for DOFFING (removing) PPE in the correct order to minimize self-contamination:

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Distinguish between the two types of asepsis based on their goals:

1. : 'Clean technique' (Reduces microorganisms) 2. : 'Sterile technique' (Eliminates all microorganisms)

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What are the mandatory requirements for a nurse assigned to wear an N95 respirator?

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What is the required air exchange rate per hour for a negative-pressure isolation room?

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Name one of the WHO '5 Moments for Hand Hygiene'.

There are 5 specific moments defined by the WHO.

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