NURSING FUNDAMENTALS: INFECTION CONTROL, VITAL
SIGNS, HYGIENE, DOCUMENTATION & ASEPSIS - 330
NCLEX QUESTIONS
Nursing Fundamentals: Infection Control, Vital Signs, Hygiene, Documentation & Asepsis - 330
NCLEX Questions
Course: Fundamentals: Infection Control, Vital Signs, Asepsis | Total: 330 Questions | Format: Q + Options + Answer +
Rationale | Edition: 2026 NCLEX-RN High-Yield | Author: Original Content
All questions are original and based on current nursing textbooks (Lewis, Saunders, ATI). Not copied from any exam bank.
[1] Which action breaks surgical asepsis?
Turning back to sterile field
Keeping hands above waist
Facing sterile field
Pouring sterile solution from 4 inches
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning back is break. Maintain 1 inch border non-sterile, keep hands above waist, face field.
[2] Adult vital signs normal range?
BP 90-120/60-80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 97.6-99.6F
BP 200/100 normal
HR 150 normal at rest
RR 30 normal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal adult VS: BP <120/80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 36-37.5C, SpO2 >=95%.
[3] Client with tuberculosis requires?
Airborne precautions N95, negative pressure room
Droplet mask only
Contact precautions only
No precautions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TB airborne: N95, negative pressure, door closed. Droplet: flu, pertussis. Contact: MRSA, C.diff.
[4] Correct documentation?
Objective, factual, timely, no blank spaces
Use white-out
Document care before doing
Include opinions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documentation must be objective, accurate, timely, complete, no white-out, line through error with initials.
[5] Which action breaks surgical asepsis?
Turning back to sterile field
Keeping hands above waist
Facing sterile field
Pouring sterile solution from 4 inches
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning back is break. Maintain 1 inch border non-sterile, keep hands above waist, face field.
,[6] Adult vital signs normal range?
BP 90-120/60-80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 97.6-99.6F
BP 200/100 normal
HR 150 normal at rest
RR 30 normal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal adult VS: BP <120/80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 36-37.5C, SpO2 >=95%.
[7] Client with tuberculosis requires?
Airborne precautions N95, negative pressure room
Droplet mask only
Contact precautions only
No precautions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TB airborne: N95, negative pressure, door closed. Droplet: flu, pertussis. Contact: MRSA, C.diff.
[8] Correct documentation?
Objective, factual, timely, no blank spaces
Use white-out
Document care before doing
Include opinions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documentation must be objective, accurate, timely, complete, no white-out, line through error with initials.
[9] Which action breaks surgical asepsis?
Turning back to sterile field
Keeping hands above waist
Facing sterile field
Pouring sterile solution from 4 inches
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning back is break. Maintain 1 inch border non-sterile, keep hands above waist, face field.
[10] Adult vital signs normal range?
BP 90-120/60-80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 97.6-99.6F
BP 200/100 normal
HR 150 normal at rest
RR 30 normal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal adult VS: BP <120/80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 36-37.5C, SpO2 >=95%.
[11] Client with tuberculosis requires?
Airborne precautions N95, negative pressure room
Droplet mask only
Contact precautions only
No precautions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TB airborne: N95, negative pressure, door closed. Droplet: flu, pertussis. Contact: MRSA, C.diff.
[12] Correct documentation?
Objective, factual, timely, no blank spaces
Use white-out
Document care before doing
, Include opinions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documentation must be objective, accurate, timely, complete, no white-out, line through error with initials.
[13] Which action breaks surgical asepsis?
Turning back to sterile field
Keeping hands above waist
Facing sterile field
Pouring sterile solution from 4 inches
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning back is break. Maintain 1 inch border non-sterile, keep hands above waist, face field.
[14] Adult vital signs normal range?
BP 90-120/60-80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 97.6-99.6F
BP 200/100 normal
HR 150 normal at rest
RR 30 normal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal adult VS: BP <120/80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 36-37.5C, SpO2 >=95%.
[15] Client with tuberculosis requires?
Airborne precautions N95, negative pressure room
Droplet mask only
Contact precautions only
No precautions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TB airborne: N95, negative pressure, door closed. Droplet: flu, pertussis. Contact: MRSA, C.diff.
[16] Correct documentation?
Objective, factual, timely, no blank spaces
Use white-out
Document care before doing
Include opinions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documentation must be objective, accurate, timely, complete, no white-out, line through error with initials.
[17] Which action breaks surgical asepsis?
Turning back to sterile field
Keeping hands above waist
Facing sterile field
Pouring sterile solution from 4 inches
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning back is break. Maintain 1 inch border non-sterile, keep hands above waist, face field.
[18] Adult vital signs normal range?
BP 90-120/60-80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 97.6-99.6F
BP 200/100 normal
HR 150 normal at rest
RR 30 normal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal adult VS: BP <120/80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 36-37.5C, SpO2 >=95%.
[19] Client with tuberculosis requires?
, Airborne precautions N95, negative pressure room
Droplet mask only
Contact precautions only
No precautions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TB airborne: N95, negative pressure, door closed. Droplet: flu, pertussis. Contact: MRSA, C.diff.
[20] Correct documentation?
Objective, factual, timely, no blank spaces
Use white-out
Document care before doing
Include opinions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documentation must be objective, accurate, timely, complete, no white-out, line through error with initials.
[21] Which action breaks surgical asepsis?
Turning back to sterile field
Keeping hands above waist
Facing sterile field
Pouring sterile solution from 4 inches
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning back is break. Maintain 1 inch border non-sterile, keep hands above waist, face field.
[22] Adult vital signs normal range?
BP 90-120/60-80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 97.6-99.6F
BP 200/100 normal
HR 150 normal at rest
RR 30 normal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal adult VS: BP <120/80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 36-37.5C, SpO2 >=95%.
[23] Client with tuberculosis requires?
Airborne precautions N95, negative pressure room
Droplet mask only
Contact precautions only
No precautions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TB airborne: N95, negative pressure, door closed. Droplet: flu, pertussis. Contact: MRSA, C.diff.
[24] Correct documentation?
Objective, factual, timely, no blank spaces
Use white-out
Document care before doing
Include opinions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documentation must be objective, accurate, timely, complete, no white-out, line through error with initials.
[25] Which action breaks surgical asepsis?
Turning back to sterile field
Keeping hands above waist
Facing sterile field
Pouring sterile solution from 4 inches
SIGNS, HYGIENE, DOCUMENTATION & ASEPSIS - 330
NCLEX QUESTIONS
Nursing Fundamentals: Infection Control, Vital Signs, Hygiene, Documentation & Asepsis - 330
NCLEX Questions
Course: Fundamentals: Infection Control, Vital Signs, Asepsis | Total: 330 Questions | Format: Q + Options + Answer +
Rationale | Edition: 2026 NCLEX-RN High-Yield | Author: Original Content
All questions are original and based on current nursing textbooks (Lewis, Saunders, ATI). Not copied from any exam bank.
[1] Which action breaks surgical asepsis?
Turning back to sterile field
Keeping hands above waist
Facing sterile field
Pouring sterile solution from 4 inches
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning back is break. Maintain 1 inch border non-sterile, keep hands above waist, face field.
[2] Adult vital signs normal range?
BP 90-120/60-80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 97.6-99.6F
BP 200/100 normal
HR 150 normal at rest
RR 30 normal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal adult VS: BP <120/80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 36-37.5C, SpO2 >=95%.
[3] Client with tuberculosis requires?
Airborne precautions N95, negative pressure room
Droplet mask only
Contact precautions only
No precautions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TB airborne: N95, negative pressure, door closed. Droplet: flu, pertussis. Contact: MRSA, C.diff.
[4] Correct documentation?
Objective, factual, timely, no blank spaces
Use white-out
Document care before doing
Include opinions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documentation must be objective, accurate, timely, complete, no white-out, line through error with initials.
[5] Which action breaks surgical asepsis?
Turning back to sterile field
Keeping hands above waist
Facing sterile field
Pouring sterile solution from 4 inches
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning back is break. Maintain 1 inch border non-sterile, keep hands above waist, face field.
,[6] Adult vital signs normal range?
BP 90-120/60-80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 97.6-99.6F
BP 200/100 normal
HR 150 normal at rest
RR 30 normal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal adult VS: BP <120/80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 36-37.5C, SpO2 >=95%.
[7] Client with tuberculosis requires?
Airborne precautions N95, negative pressure room
Droplet mask only
Contact precautions only
No precautions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TB airborne: N95, negative pressure, door closed. Droplet: flu, pertussis. Contact: MRSA, C.diff.
[8] Correct documentation?
Objective, factual, timely, no blank spaces
Use white-out
Document care before doing
Include opinions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documentation must be objective, accurate, timely, complete, no white-out, line through error with initials.
[9] Which action breaks surgical asepsis?
Turning back to sterile field
Keeping hands above waist
Facing sterile field
Pouring sterile solution from 4 inches
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning back is break. Maintain 1 inch border non-sterile, keep hands above waist, face field.
[10] Adult vital signs normal range?
BP 90-120/60-80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 97.6-99.6F
BP 200/100 normal
HR 150 normal at rest
RR 30 normal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal adult VS: BP <120/80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 36-37.5C, SpO2 >=95%.
[11] Client with tuberculosis requires?
Airborne precautions N95, negative pressure room
Droplet mask only
Contact precautions only
No precautions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TB airborne: N95, negative pressure, door closed. Droplet: flu, pertussis. Contact: MRSA, C.diff.
[12] Correct documentation?
Objective, factual, timely, no blank spaces
Use white-out
Document care before doing
, Include opinions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documentation must be objective, accurate, timely, complete, no white-out, line through error with initials.
[13] Which action breaks surgical asepsis?
Turning back to sterile field
Keeping hands above waist
Facing sterile field
Pouring sterile solution from 4 inches
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning back is break. Maintain 1 inch border non-sterile, keep hands above waist, face field.
[14] Adult vital signs normal range?
BP 90-120/60-80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 97.6-99.6F
BP 200/100 normal
HR 150 normal at rest
RR 30 normal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal adult VS: BP <120/80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 36-37.5C, SpO2 >=95%.
[15] Client with tuberculosis requires?
Airborne precautions N95, negative pressure room
Droplet mask only
Contact precautions only
No precautions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TB airborne: N95, negative pressure, door closed. Droplet: flu, pertussis. Contact: MRSA, C.diff.
[16] Correct documentation?
Objective, factual, timely, no blank spaces
Use white-out
Document care before doing
Include opinions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documentation must be objective, accurate, timely, complete, no white-out, line through error with initials.
[17] Which action breaks surgical asepsis?
Turning back to sterile field
Keeping hands above waist
Facing sterile field
Pouring sterile solution from 4 inches
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning back is break. Maintain 1 inch border non-sterile, keep hands above waist, face field.
[18] Adult vital signs normal range?
BP 90-120/60-80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 97.6-99.6F
BP 200/100 normal
HR 150 normal at rest
RR 30 normal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal adult VS: BP <120/80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 36-37.5C, SpO2 >=95%.
[19] Client with tuberculosis requires?
, Airborne precautions N95, negative pressure room
Droplet mask only
Contact precautions only
No precautions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TB airborne: N95, negative pressure, door closed. Droplet: flu, pertussis. Contact: MRSA, C.diff.
[20] Correct documentation?
Objective, factual, timely, no blank spaces
Use white-out
Document care before doing
Include opinions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documentation must be objective, accurate, timely, complete, no white-out, line through error with initials.
[21] Which action breaks surgical asepsis?
Turning back to sterile field
Keeping hands above waist
Facing sterile field
Pouring sterile solution from 4 inches
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning back is break. Maintain 1 inch border non-sterile, keep hands above waist, face field.
[22] Adult vital signs normal range?
BP 90-120/60-80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 97.6-99.6F
BP 200/100 normal
HR 150 normal at rest
RR 30 normal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal adult VS: BP <120/80, HR 60-100, RR 12-20, Temp 36-37.5C, SpO2 >=95%.
[23] Client with tuberculosis requires?
Airborne precautions N95, negative pressure room
Droplet mask only
Contact precautions only
No precautions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TB airborne: N95, negative pressure, door closed. Droplet: flu, pertussis. Contact: MRSA, C.diff.
[24] Correct documentation?
Objective, factual, timely, no blank spaces
Use white-out
Document care before doing
Include opinions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documentation must be objective, accurate, timely, complete, no white-out, line through error with initials.
[25] Which action breaks surgical asepsis?
Turning back to sterile field
Keeping hands above waist
Facing sterile field
Pouring sterile solution from 4 inches
