PCHA EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK| COMPLETE 250 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
GRADED A+| PCHA FINAL EXAM PREP 2026 (BRAND
NEW!!)
1. What is the most important action to prevent the spread of
infection in a healthcare setting?
a) Wearing gloves for all patient contact
b) Hand hygiene before and after patient contact
c) Wearing a mask at all times
d) Cleaning equipment once daily
Correct Answer: b) Hand hygiene before and after patient
contact
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the single most effective measure to
prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Gloves are
important but do not replace handwashing; they may have
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,microtears. Masks are not needed for all contacts. Equipment
cleaning is necessary but not the primary method.
2. Which type of precaution is required for a patient with
active pulmonary tuberculosis?
a) Contact precautions
b) Droplet precautions
c) Airborne precautions
d) Standard precautions only
Correct Answer: c) Airborne precautions
Rationale: TB spreads via small airborne particles (droplet nuclei)
that remain suspended in air. Requires N95 respirator, negative
pressure room, and airborne precautions. Contact and droplet
precautions are insufficient.
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,3. When removing soiled gloves, the first step is:
a) Pull the first glove off by the fingers
b) Grasp the outside of one glove near the cuff
c) Remove gloves after washing hands
d) Snap gloves off quickly
Correct Answer: b) Grasp the outside of one glove near the
cuff
Rationale: Grasping the outside of the glove’s cuff prevents
contaminating your skin. Then peel glove off inside out. Snapping
increases aerosolization of pathogens.
4. A healthcare worker sustains a needlestick injury. The
immediate first action is:
a) Report to supervisor within 24 hours
b) Wash the area with soap and water
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, c) Apply pressure to stop bleeding
d) Start HIV prophylaxis immediately
Correct Answer: b) Wash the area with soap and water
*Rationale: Immediate washing for at least 15 minutes reduces
pathogen load. Then report, seek medical evaluation, and
consider post-exposure prophylaxis. Prophylaxis is not started
without assessment.*
5. Which patient would require contact precautions?
a) Pneumonia
b) MRSA wound infection
c) Influenza
d) Meningitis
Correct Answer: b) MRSA wound infection
Rationale: MRSA spreads by direct contact with infected wound or
contaminated surfaces. Requires gown and gloves for all patient
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BANK| COMPLETE 250 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
GRADED A+| PCHA FINAL EXAM PREP 2026 (BRAND
NEW!!)
1. What is the most important action to prevent the spread of
infection in a healthcare setting?
a) Wearing gloves for all patient contact
b) Hand hygiene before and after patient contact
c) Wearing a mask at all times
d) Cleaning equipment once daily
Correct Answer: b) Hand hygiene before and after patient
contact
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the single most effective measure to
prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Gloves are
important but do not replace handwashing; they may have
1
,microtears. Masks are not needed for all contacts. Equipment
cleaning is necessary but not the primary method.
2. Which type of precaution is required for a patient with
active pulmonary tuberculosis?
a) Contact precautions
b) Droplet precautions
c) Airborne precautions
d) Standard precautions only
Correct Answer: c) Airborne precautions
Rationale: TB spreads via small airborne particles (droplet nuclei)
that remain suspended in air. Requires N95 respirator, negative
pressure room, and airborne precautions. Contact and droplet
precautions are insufficient.
2
,3. When removing soiled gloves, the first step is:
a) Pull the first glove off by the fingers
b) Grasp the outside of one glove near the cuff
c) Remove gloves after washing hands
d) Snap gloves off quickly
Correct Answer: b) Grasp the outside of one glove near the
cuff
Rationale: Grasping the outside of the glove’s cuff prevents
contaminating your skin. Then peel glove off inside out. Snapping
increases aerosolization of pathogens.
4. A healthcare worker sustains a needlestick injury. The
immediate first action is:
a) Report to supervisor within 24 hours
b) Wash the area with soap and water
3
, c) Apply pressure to stop bleeding
d) Start HIV prophylaxis immediately
Correct Answer: b) Wash the area with soap and water
*Rationale: Immediate washing for at least 15 minutes reduces
pathogen load. Then report, seek medical evaluation, and
consider post-exposure prophylaxis. Prophylaxis is not started
without assessment.*
5. Which patient would require contact precautions?
a) Pneumonia
b) MRSA wound infection
c) Influenza
d) Meningitis
Correct Answer: b) MRSA wound infection
Rationale: MRSA spreads by direct contact with infected wound or
contaminated surfaces. Requires gown and gloves for all patient
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