NUR104 Health Safety
Full Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
Which factor is most critical in reducing the spread of hospital-
acquired infections (HAIs)?
a) Use of gloves
b) Wearing surgical masks
c) Hand hygiene practices
d) Patient isolation
ANS: c) Hand hygiene practices
Rationale: Effective hand hygiene has been identified as the
single most important measure in reducing HAIs.
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2. Fill-in-the-Blank
The nurse should assess the patient for signs of ________, which
is a systemic response to infection characterized by fever,
tachycardia, and leukocytosis.
ANS: Sepsis
Rationale: Sepsis is the body's severe response to infection and
requires immediate medical attention.
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3. True/False
Standard precautions should be applied to all patients, regardless
of their infection status.
ANS: True
Rationale: Standard precautions are designed to reduce the risk
of transmission of microorganisms and apply to every patient.
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4. Multiple Response
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,Which of the following are components of the chain of infection?
(Select all that apply.)
a) Pathogen
b) Mode of transmission
c) Susceptible host
d) Emotional well-being
ANS: a), b), c)
Rationale: The chain of infection includes components such as
the pathogen, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission,
portal of entry, and susceptible host.
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5. Multiple Choice
What is the recommended method for disinfecting reusable
medical equipment contaminated with blood?
a) Wiping with alcohol
b) Rinsing with tap water
c) High-level disinfection
d) Soap and water cleaning
ANS: c) High-level disinfection
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, Rationale: Reusable medical equipment exposed to blood
requires high-level disinfection to prevent pathogen transmission.
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6. Fill-in-the-Blank
The nurse uses the ________ technique when inserting a urinary
catheter to maintain sterility and prevent infection.
ANS: Aseptic
Rationale: Aseptic technique ensures sterility during invasive
procedures and reduces infection risk.
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7. True/False
Immunocompromised patients are at higher risk for healthcare-
associated infections (HAIs).
ANS: True
Rationale: Patients with compromised immune systems are
more susceptible to infections due to their reduced ability to fight
off pathogens.
©2025
Full Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
Which factor is most critical in reducing the spread of hospital-
acquired infections (HAIs)?
a) Use of gloves
b) Wearing surgical masks
c) Hand hygiene practices
d) Patient isolation
ANS: c) Hand hygiene practices
Rationale: Effective hand hygiene has been identified as the
single most important measure in reducing HAIs.
©2025
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2. Fill-in-the-Blank
The nurse should assess the patient for signs of ________, which
is a systemic response to infection characterized by fever,
tachycardia, and leukocytosis.
ANS: Sepsis
Rationale: Sepsis is the body's severe response to infection and
requires immediate medical attention.
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3. True/False
Standard precautions should be applied to all patients, regardless
of their infection status.
ANS: True
Rationale: Standard precautions are designed to reduce the risk
of transmission of microorganisms and apply to every patient.
---
4. Multiple Response
©2025
,Which of the following are components of the chain of infection?
(Select all that apply.)
a) Pathogen
b) Mode of transmission
c) Susceptible host
d) Emotional well-being
ANS: a), b), c)
Rationale: The chain of infection includes components such as
the pathogen, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission,
portal of entry, and susceptible host.
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5. Multiple Choice
What is the recommended method for disinfecting reusable
medical equipment contaminated with blood?
a) Wiping with alcohol
b) Rinsing with tap water
c) High-level disinfection
d) Soap and water cleaning
ANS: c) High-level disinfection
©2025
, Rationale: Reusable medical equipment exposed to blood
requires high-level disinfection to prevent pathogen transmission.
---
6. Fill-in-the-Blank
The nurse uses the ________ technique when inserting a urinary
catheter to maintain sterility and prevent infection.
ANS: Aseptic
Rationale: Aseptic technique ensures sterility during invasive
procedures and reduces infection risk.
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7. True/False
Immunocompromised patients are at higher risk for healthcare-
associated infections (HAIs).
ANS: True
Rationale: Patients with compromised immune systems are
more susceptible to infections due to their reduced ability to fight
off pathogens.
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