NESA EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

NESA EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
OSHA lists standard safeguards to protect workers from health hazards related to
blood-borne
pathogens. What is the main reason that Occupational Safety and health
Administration (OSHA) lists the bloodborne pathogens standards?
Answer:
A significant health risk associated with exposure to blood.

Question:
The healthcare worker (HCW) is assessing an elderly client for risk of falls by using the
Morse Fall Scale Assessment. Which of the following criterions should the healthcare
worker (HCW) collect? Gait Toileting Medicating Environment Mental status IV or IV
access Ambulatory aid History of falling Secondary diagnosis Type of previous falling
Answer:
(incorrect) Gait, toileting, Medication, mental status, environment, ambulatory aid,
history of fall

Question:
How is Hepatitis B transmitted?
Answer:
By sexual and/or blood-to-blood contact

Question:
Which of the following actions is the most effective means of preventing exposure to
blood-borne pathogens?
Answer:
Hand hygiene before entry and exit of a client's room.

Question:
Based on the Morse Fall Scale Assessment, which patient should the healthcare worker
(HCW) identify as being at the highest risk for a fall?
Answer:
(Could be Either) Client who has been admitted for influenza and has a temperature of
102 degrees Farenheit. or Client who has history of diabetes for 25 years, has fallen at
home occasionally, wears shoes whenever he is out of the bed, and understands the
sensations in his feet are limited.

Question:
What is one benefit of implementing a standardized fall risk assessment at the time of
admission?
Answer:
All necessary fall prevention resources that target the specific risk factors can be
implemented early.

, Question:
What is the main purpose of standard precaution of the Center for Disease Control
(CDC)?
Answer:
Decrease the risk of patient-to-patient and staff-to-patient cross-contamination.

Question:
A healthcare worker (HCW) witnesses another healthcare worker (HCW) preparing to
enter a client room labeled "Airborne Precautions." The first healthcare worker (HCW)
dons a gown and gloves prior to entering the room. Which of the following actions by
the witnessing healthcare worker
(HCW) is most appropriate?
Answer:
Remind the other healthcare worker (HCW) that they need a mask in addition to a
gown and gloves for airborne-type precautions

Question:
When Contact Precautions are implemented, what protection is required of all
healthcare providers when providing care to the client?
Answer:
(likely)
- Donning gloves prior to entering the room and performing soap and water hand
hygiene upon leaving the room (not this one) Donning all components of personal
protective equipment when exposure to the patients' wound or drainage is anticipated.

Question:
When should Droplet Precautions be implemented?
Answer:
On admission for any patient admitted with complications related to influenza.

Question:
When are Airborne Precautions implemented rather than Droplet Precautions?
Answer:
(Likely) -When the infectious agent has the ability to remain suspended in the air over
long distances. (not this one) In cases where the infectious agent can only be destroyed
by exposure to high temperatures.

Question:
When should soap and water hand hygiene be used rather than the preferred method
of alcohol-based hand rub?
Answer:
When the hands are visibly soiled or after caring for patients with a known or
suspected infectious diarrhea. (didnt select this one) After completing a sterile
procedure for a patient on transmission precautions.