Safety and Infection Control Practice Test
for the NCLEX-RN Exam Newest 2026
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
A 24-year-old is admitted to a medical unit with a diagnosis of hepatitis A and
placed in contact precautions what is the primary goal of this action?
A. To prevent transmission of infectious microorganisms
B. To control the environment of the patient
C. To protect the patient from infectious microorganisms
D. To protect only the family - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is A
The nurse is working in a clinical medical area with a census of 15 each patient has
a different illness when planning care the nurse recognizes which of the following
as the most important action to provide provection to each patient from
healthcare associated infections?
A. Wearing a gown
B. Placing each patient in isolation
C. Hand hygiene
D. Wearing gloves - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is C
, The nurse at a family practice is responsible for reviewing home safety issues with
all patients. She knows that there is an increased risk of falls in which of these two
groups of patients?
A. infants and the elderly
B. infants and toddlers
C. the elderly and school-age children
D. toddlers and the elderly - CORRECT ANSWER-the answer is A
Infants and the elderly both have increased risk of falls. Nurses should educate
the parents and/or caregivers of infants about safe places for sleep and play to
prevent a fall. In the elderly, nurses must consider age-related factors, both
physical and cognitive that can increase the risk of falling.
Note: Even though toddlers (ages 1-4) are more mobile than infants (ages 0-1),
statistics show that infants are more susceptible to falling. This may be due to
being left in unsafe places (on changing tables, beds, grocery carts, etc.) and the
lack of knowledge of and experience with space and their bodies.
A nurse is counseling an 87-year-old female patient and her daughter. The patient
is obese, has multiple medical problems, including dementia, and takes numerous
medications. The patient is preparing to move in with her daughter for full-time
care. Which of the following is least important for the nurse to discuss with the
patient and her daughter.
for the NCLEX-RN Exam Newest 2026
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
A 24-year-old is admitted to a medical unit with a diagnosis of hepatitis A and
placed in contact precautions what is the primary goal of this action?
A. To prevent transmission of infectious microorganisms
B. To control the environment of the patient
C. To protect the patient from infectious microorganisms
D. To protect only the family - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is A
The nurse is working in a clinical medical area with a census of 15 each patient has
a different illness when planning care the nurse recognizes which of the following
as the most important action to provide provection to each patient from
healthcare associated infections?
A. Wearing a gown
B. Placing each patient in isolation
C. Hand hygiene
D. Wearing gloves - CORRECT ANSWER-The correct answer is C
, The nurse at a family practice is responsible for reviewing home safety issues with
all patients. She knows that there is an increased risk of falls in which of these two
groups of patients?
A. infants and the elderly
B. infants and toddlers
C. the elderly and school-age children
D. toddlers and the elderly - CORRECT ANSWER-the answer is A
Infants and the elderly both have increased risk of falls. Nurses should educate
the parents and/or caregivers of infants about safe places for sleep and play to
prevent a fall. In the elderly, nurses must consider age-related factors, both
physical and cognitive that can increase the risk of falling.
Note: Even though toddlers (ages 1-4) are more mobile than infants (ages 0-1),
statistics show that infants are more susceptible to falling. This may be due to
being left in unsafe places (on changing tables, beds, grocery carts, etc.) and the
lack of knowledge of and experience with space and their bodies.
A nurse is counseling an 87-year-old female patient and her daughter. The patient
is obese, has multiple medical problems, including dementia, and takes numerous
medications. The patient is preparing to move in with her daughter for full-time
care. Which of the following is least important for the nurse to discuss with the
patient and her daughter.
