NESA EXAM UPDATED Questions and
CORRECT Answers
healthcare worker is assessing an elderly patient for risk of falls by using the Morse Fall Scale
Assessment. Which of the following should the healthcare worker collect? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Gait, Mental Status, IV or IV access, Ambulatory Aid, History of Falls, and
Secondary diagnosis
How is Hepatitis B transmitted.? - CORRECT ANSWER - Through sexual and/or blood to
blood contact
What is the most effective means of preventing exposure to blood-borne pathogens - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hand hygiene before entry and exit of a clients room
Which patient has the highest risk for falling, based on the Morse Fall Scale Assessment.? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Patient that walks with a cane, has arthritis, and decreased visual
acuity
what is one benefit of implementing a standardized fall risk assessment at time of admission.? -
CORRECT ANSWER - All necessary fall prevention resources that target the specific risk
factors can be implemented early.
Wjat is the main purpose of standard precaution of the CDC.? ??? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Decrease risk of patient to patient and staff to patient cross-contamination
A Healthcare worker witness another healthcare worker preparing to enter a room labeled
"Airborne Precautions." The healthcare worker dons a gown and gloves prior to entering. Which
of the following actions by the witnessing healthcare worker is most appropriate.? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Remind the other healthcare worker that that they need a mask in addition to
the gown and gloves for airborne precautionary
, What protection should all healthcare workers use when providing care to a client when contact
precautions are necessary? - CORRECT ANSWER - Donning gown and gloves for all
interactions tha may involve contact with the patient or potentially contaminated surfaces
When should droplet precautions be implemented.? - CORRECT ANSWER - On
admission on any patient admitted with complications related to influenza.
When are airborne precautions implemented rather than droplet precautions.? - CORRECT
ANSWER - When the infectious agent has the ability to remain suspended in the air over
long distances
When should soap and water hand hygiene be done instead of an alcohol based hand rub.? -
CORRECT ANSWER - When the hands are visibly soiled or after caring for a patient with
a known or suspected infectious diarrhea
What order does a healthcare worker don PPE.? - CORRECT ANSWER - Gown, face
mask, goggles
HIPAA stands for .? - CORRECT ANSWER - Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
Which statement is not true regarding access and/or disclosure of protected health information
(PHI).? - CORRECT ANSWER - Since HIPAA privacy rule protects only electronic and
paper PHI, you can discuss patient information with your family and friends as long a you trust
them to keep it confidential
One can look at a patient's electronic protect health information when.? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The information is directly linked to the patient I am caring for.
All are appropriate guidelines for healthcare workers relating to social media except.? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Post or share only information or photos gained through the
healthcare worker-patient relationship
CORRECT Answers
healthcare worker is assessing an elderly patient for risk of falls by using the Morse Fall Scale
Assessment. Which of the following should the healthcare worker collect? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Gait, Mental Status, IV or IV access, Ambulatory Aid, History of Falls, and
Secondary diagnosis
How is Hepatitis B transmitted.? - CORRECT ANSWER - Through sexual and/or blood to
blood contact
What is the most effective means of preventing exposure to blood-borne pathogens - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hand hygiene before entry and exit of a clients room
Which patient has the highest risk for falling, based on the Morse Fall Scale Assessment.? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Patient that walks with a cane, has arthritis, and decreased visual
acuity
what is one benefit of implementing a standardized fall risk assessment at time of admission.? -
CORRECT ANSWER - All necessary fall prevention resources that target the specific risk
factors can be implemented early.
Wjat is the main purpose of standard precaution of the CDC.? ??? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Decrease risk of patient to patient and staff to patient cross-contamination
A Healthcare worker witness another healthcare worker preparing to enter a room labeled
"Airborne Precautions." The healthcare worker dons a gown and gloves prior to entering. Which
of the following actions by the witnessing healthcare worker is most appropriate.? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Remind the other healthcare worker that that they need a mask in addition to
the gown and gloves for airborne precautionary
, What protection should all healthcare workers use when providing care to a client when contact
precautions are necessary? - CORRECT ANSWER - Donning gown and gloves for all
interactions tha may involve contact with the patient or potentially contaminated surfaces
When should droplet precautions be implemented.? - CORRECT ANSWER - On
admission on any patient admitted with complications related to influenza.
When are airborne precautions implemented rather than droplet precautions.? - CORRECT
ANSWER - When the infectious agent has the ability to remain suspended in the air over
long distances
When should soap and water hand hygiene be done instead of an alcohol based hand rub.? -
CORRECT ANSWER - When the hands are visibly soiled or after caring for a patient with
a known or suspected infectious diarrhea
What order does a healthcare worker don PPE.? - CORRECT ANSWER - Gown, face
mask, goggles
HIPAA stands for .? - CORRECT ANSWER - Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
Which statement is not true regarding access and/or disclosure of protected health information
(PHI).? - CORRECT ANSWER - Since HIPAA privacy rule protects only electronic and
paper PHI, you can discuss patient information with your family and friends as long a you trust
them to keep it confidential
One can look at a patient's electronic protect health information when.? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The information is directly linked to the patient I am caring for.
All are appropriate guidelines for healthcare workers relating to social media except.? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Post or share only information or photos gained through the
healthcare worker-patient relationship
