Infection Control, Safety, and Healthcare
Law in Nursing | Comprehensive Exam
Review & Practice Questions
2026-2027
, What are some preventative measures Hand hygiene, PPE, sterile technique, immunizations,
for infection? staff education, patient & family education.
What are the types of pathogens that Bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic.
cause infections?
What are community-acquired Infections acquired outside of healthcare facilities.
infections?
What are nosocomial infections? Infections acquired in healthcare facilities when the
patient was admitted for other reasons.
What are Healthcare Associated Infections that are often preventable and not covered
Infections (HAIs)? by insurance, leading to poor outcomes.
What is a common example of a Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs).
Healthcare Associated Infection?
What should be done when a catheter Remove the catheter and assess if alternatives are
is no longer needed? necessary.
What are some objective signs of Increased temperature, increased heart rate, increased
infection? white blood cell count, fatigue, purulent drainage.
What are some subjective symptoms of Pain, shortness of breath, cough, and mucous.
infection?
What are common antibiotics used to Penicillin, Bactrim, and Keflex.
treat bacterial infections?
Law in Nursing | Comprehensive Exam
Review & Practice Questions
2026-2027
, What are some preventative measures Hand hygiene, PPE, sterile technique, immunizations,
for infection? staff education, patient & family education.
What are the types of pathogens that Bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic.
cause infections?
What are community-acquired Infections acquired outside of healthcare facilities.
infections?
What are nosocomial infections? Infections acquired in healthcare facilities when the
patient was admitted for other reasons.
What are Healthcare Associated Infections that are often preventable and not covered
Infections (HAIs)? by insurance, leading to poor outcomes.
What is a common example of a Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs).
Healthcare Associated Infection?
What should be done when a catheter Remove the catheter and assess if alternatives are
is no longer needed? necessary.
What are some objective signs of Increased temperature, increased heart rate, increased
infection? white blood cell count, fatigue, purulent drainage.
What are some subjective symptoms of Pain, shortness of breath, cough, and mucous.
infection?
What are common antibiotics used to Penicillin, Bactrim, and Keflex.
treat bacterial infections?
