NESA PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
OSHA lists standard safeguards to protect workers from health hazards related to
blood-borne pathogens. The reason for the standards is there is... - Correct Answers -
Significant health risks associated with blood exposure
How is Hep B transmitted? - Correct Answers -Sexual or blood to blood
Which Hepatitis is the cause of most liver transplants - Correct Answers -Hep C
The virus that causes Acquired Immuno-deficiency Syndrome (aids) is - Correct
Answers -Human Immunodeficiency Virus
How are blood Borne pathogens spread? - Correct Answers -1. Person is susceptible
2.pathogen is present
3.pathogen enters correct entry site
4.quantity of pathogen present is enough to cause disease
What is the best way to protect oneself from blood-borne pathogens? - Correct Answers
-Standard precautions
What is the major difficulty in treating a client with a condition caused by a multi-drug
resistant organism? - Correct Answers -The microorganisms have become so resistant
that no available antibiotics are effective against them
What type of injuries should one look for when assessing for abuse? - Correct Answers
-1.Injuries in different stages
2. injuries in patterns
3. inconsistent with the story given
(T/F) Injuries are always present in someone who is abused or neglected - Correct
Answers -False
(T/F) All abuse/neglect related concerns should be reported to the chain of command or
to dhs - Correct Answers -True
What happens if a staff member is suspected of abuse or neglect? - Correct Answers -
1. staff removed from situation
, 2. patient is assessed
3. supervisors and coordinators are notified
What are the components of an effective multi-drug resistant organism plan? - Correct
Answers -1. accurate diagnosis of infectious etiologies
2.judicious anti-microbial selection and utilization
3.Optimal management of vascular and urinary catheters
4. Prevention of lower respiratory tract infections in infected patients
MRSA and VRE are common examples of multi-drug resistant organisms (T/F) - Correct
Answers -True
Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in some way that reduces or
eliminates the effectiveness of substances designed to cure/prevent infections
(T/F) - Correct Answers -True
Repeated and improper use of antibiotics are primary causes of the increase in drug
resistant bacteria - Correct Answers -True
In what ways can falls be classified? - Correct Answers -1.Accidental Falls: These occur
when a resident slips (water, bathrobe, tie)
2.Unanticipated Physiological Falls. occur when a resident falls for a physiological
reason that has not been identified in the Fall Risk Tool. (seizures, stroke, heart attack)
3. Anticipated Physiological Falls. Occur in individuals who have already been flagged
as being at risk of falling, & expected to fall again, because the Fall Risk Tool has
identified their high risk (impaired gait, fall history).
What interventions ccan be taken to reduce patient's extrinsic fall risk? - Correct
Answers -1.floor surface conditions
2.bathroom support equipment
3. assistive device availability
4.type and condition of footwear
5.lighting in patients room
6.proper use of assistive devices
What type of fall prevention plans are the most effective? - Correct Answers -Those that
encompasses a number of different interventions and targets multiple risk factors
What are the benefits of implementing standardized fall risk assessments at admission?
- Correct Answers -All necessary fall prevention resources that target specific factors
can be implemented early
according to the cdc, what is the purpose of standard precautions? - Correct Answers -
Protecting healthcare practitioners and patients from spread of infections
AND ANSWERS
OSHA lists standard safeguards to protect workers from health hazards related to
blood-borne pathogens. The reason for the standards is there is... - Correct Answers -
Significant health risks associated with blood exposure
How is Hep B transmitted? - Correct Answers -Sexual or blood to blood
Which Hepatitis is the cause of most liver transplants - Correct Answers -Hep C
The virus that causes Acquired Immuno-deficiency Syndrome (aids) is - Correct
Answers -Human Immunodeficiency Virus
How are blood Borne pathogens spread? - Correct Answers -1. Person is susceptible
2.pathogen is present
3.pathogen enters correct entry site
4.quantity of pathogen present is enough to cause disease
What is the best way to protect oneself from blood-borne pathogens? - Correct Answers
-Standard precautions
What is the major difficulty in treating a client with a condition caused by a multi-drug
resistant organism? - Correct Answers -The microorganisms have become so resistant
that no available antibiotics are effective against them
What type of injuries should one look for when assessing for abuse? - Correct Answers
-1.Injuries in different stages
2. injuries in patterns
3. inconsistent with the story given
(T/F) Injuries are always present in someone who is abused or neglected - Correct
Answers -False
(T/F) All abuse/neglect related concerns should be reported to the chain of command or
to dhs - Correct Answers -True
What happens if a staff member is suspected of abuse or neglect? - Correct Answers -
1. staff removed from situation
, 2. patient is assessed
3. supervisors and coordinators are notified
What are the components of an effective multi-drug resistant organism plan? - Correct
Answers -1. accurate diagnosis of infectious etiologies
2.judicious anti-microbial selection and utilization
3.Optimal management of vascular and urinary catheters
4. Prevention of lower respiratory tract infections in infected patients
MRSA and VRE are common examples of multi-drug resistant organisms (T/F) - Correct
Answers -True
Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in some way that reduces or
eliminates the effectiveness of substances designed to cure/prevent infections
(T/F) - Correct Answers -True
Repeated and improper use of antibiotics are primary causes of the increase in drug
resistant bacteria - Correct Answers -True
In what ways can falls be classified? - Correct Answers -1.Accidental Falls: These occur
when a resident slips (water, bathrobe, tie)
2.Unanticipated Physiological Falls. occur when a resident falls for a physiological
reason that has not been identified in the Fall Risk Tool. (seizures, stroke, heart attack)
3. Anticipated Physiological Falls. Occur in individuals who have already been flagged
as being at risk of falling, & expected to fall again, because the Fall Risk Tool has
identified their high risk (impaired gait, fall history).
What interventions ccan be taken to reduce patient's extrinsic fall risk? - Correct
Answers -1.floor surface conditions
2.bathroom support equipment
3. assistive device availability
4.type and condition of footwear
5.lighting in patients room
6.proper use of assistive devices
What type of fall prevention plans are the most effective? - Correct Answers -Those that
encompasses a number of different interventions and targets multiple risk factors
What are the benefits of implementing standardized fall risk assessments at admission?
- Correct Answers -All necessary fall prevention resources that target specific factors
can be implemented early
according to the cdc, what is the purpose of standard precautions? - Correct Answers -
Protecting healthcare practitioners and patients from spread of infections
