NUR 215 Exam 3 Questions and Correct Answers
with Rationale
50 QUESTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 NUR 215 Exam 3 Questions and Correct Answers with Rationale
,Q1
Which action is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?
A) Wearing gloves at all times
B) Performing hand hygiene CORRECT
C) Isolating all clients
D) Administering prophylactic antibiotics
Rationale
Hand hygiene is the single most effective method to prevent infection transmission.
Q2
A nurse is caring for a client on airborne precautions. Which PPE is required?
A) Surgical mask
B) N95 respirator CORRECT
C) Face shield
D) Gown only
Rationale
Airborne precautions require an N95 respirator or powered air-purifying respirator.
Q3
Which client is at highest risk for infection?
A) Client with a closed fracture
B) Client receiving chemotherapy CORRECT
C) Client with well-controlled diabetes
D) Client with seasonal allergies
Rationale
Chemotherapy causes immunosuppression, increasing infection risk.
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, Q4
A nurse is removing PPE. Which item is removed first?
A) Gloves CORRECT
B) Mask
C) Gown
D) Goggles
Rationale
Gloves are removed first because they are most contaminated.
Q5
Which finding indicates a localized infection?
A) Fever and chills
B) Redness, warmth, and swelling at the site CORRECT
C) Increased white blood cell count
D) Malaise and fatigue
Rationale
Localized infection signs include redness, warmth, swelling, and pain.
Q6
A client is on contact precautions. Which action is correct?
A) Wear a gown and gloves for all contact CORRECT
B) Wear a mask at all times
C) Use a negative pressure room
D) Keep the door closed
Rationale
Contact precautions require gown and gloves for direct contact.
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with Rationale
50 QUESTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# TOPIC
1 NUR 215 Exam 3 Questions and Correct Answers with Rationale
,Q1
Which action is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?
A) Wearing gloves at all times
B) Performing hand hygiene CORRECT
C) Isolating all clients
D) Administering prophylactic antibiotics
Rationale
Hand hygiene is the single most effective method to prevent infection transmission.
Q2
A nurse is caring for a client on airborne precautions. Which PPE is required?
A) Surgical mask
B) N95 respirator CORRECT
C) Face shield
D) Gown only
Rationale
Airborne precautions require an N95 respirator or powered air-purifying respirator.
Q3
Which client is at highest risk for infection?
A) Client with a closed fracture
B) Client receiving chemotherapy CORRECT
C) Client with well-controlled diabetes
D) Client with seasonal allergies
Rationale
Chemotherapy causes immunosuppression, increasing infection risk.
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, Q4
A nurse is removing PPE. Which item is removed first?
A) Gloves CORRECT
B) Mask
C) Gown
D) Goggles
Rationale
Gloves are removed first because they are most contaminated.
Q5
Which finding indicates a localized infection?
A) Fever and chills
B) Redness, warmth, and swelling at the site CORRECT
C) Increased white blood cell count
D) Malaise and fatigue
Rationale
Localized infection signs include redness, warmth, swelling, and pain.
Q6
A client is on contact precautions. Which action is correct?
A) Wear a gown and gloves for all contact CORRECT
B) Wear a mask at all times
C) Use a negative pressure room
D) Keep the door closed
Rationale
Contact precautions require gown and gloves for direct contact.
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