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,Q1: A new patient is admitted to a medical unit with Clostridium difficile. Which type of precautions
does the nurse know is appropriate for this patient?
A. Airborne precautions
B. Droplet precautions
C. Contact precautions
D. Protective isolation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. difficile is transmitted via the fecal-oral route and can survive on environmental surfaces;
contact precautions require a private room, gown, and gloves for all patient interactions.
Q2: What is the recommended length of time for hand hygiene with soap and water according to CDC
and WHO guidelines?
A. 5-10 seconds
B. 10-15 seconds
C. 20-30 seconds
D. 45-60 seconds
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The CDC and WHO recommend washing hands with soap and water for 20-30 seconds to
effectively remove pathogens and reduce transmission of infection.
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,Q3: Which patient requires droplet precautions?
A. Patient with tuberculosis
B. Patient with influenza
C. Patient with MRSA wound infection
D. Patient with C. difficile
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Influenza is transmitted via respiratory droplets and requires droplet precautions including a
surgical mask and eye protection when within 3 feet of the patient.
Q4: What is the correct order for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?
A. Mask, gown, gloves, goggles
B. Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
C. Gloves, gown, mask, goggles
D. Goggles, mask, gown, gloves
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct sequence for donning PPE is gown first to protect the uniform, then mask
covering nose and mouth, then goggles or face shield, and finally gloves.
Q5: What is considered the normal blood pressure range according to ACC/AHA 2017 guidelines?
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, A. 130-139/80-89 mm Hg
B. Less than 120/less than 80 mm Hg
C. 140/90 mm Hg or higher
D. Less than 120/less than 60 mm Hg
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal blood pressure is defined as a systolic reading less than 120 mm Hg and a diastolic
reading less than 80 mm Hg, reducing strain on cardiovascular structures and minimizing end-organ
complications.
Q6: What is considered Hypertensive Stage 1 blood pressure range?
A. 130-139/80-89 mm Hg
B. 120-129/less than 80 mm Hg
C. Greater than 140/90 mm Hg
D. Less than 120/less than 60 mm Hg
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stage 1 hypertension is diagnosed when systolic pressure ranges from 130-139 mm Hg or
diastolic from 80-89 mm Hg, requiring lifestyle modifications and potentially medication.
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,Q1: A new patient is admitted to a medical unit with Clostridium difficile. Which type of precautions
does the nurse know is appropriate for this patient?
A. Airborne precautions
B. Droplet precautions
C. Contact precautions
D. Protective isolation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. difficile is transmitted via the fecal-oral route and can survive on environmental surfaces;
contact precautions require a private room, gown, and gloves for all patient interactions.
Q2: What is the recommended length of time for hand hygiene with soap and water according to CDC
and WHO guidelines?
A. 5-10 seconds
B. 10-15 seconds
C. 20-30 seconds
D. 45-60 seconds
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The CDC and WHO recommend washing hands with soap and water for 20-30 seconds to
effectively remove pathogens and reduce transmission of infection.
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,Q3: Which patient requires droplet precautions?
A. Patient with tuberculosis
B. Patient with influenza
C. Patient with MRSA wound infection
D. Patient with C. difficile
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Influenza is transmitted via respiratory droplets and requires droplet precautions including a
surgical mask and eye protection when within 3 feet of the patient.
Q4: What is the correct order for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?
A. Mask, gown, gloves, goggles
B. Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
C. Gloves, gown, mask, goggles
D. Goggles, mask, gown, gloves
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct sequence for donning PPE is gown first to protect the uniform, then mask
covering nose and mouth, then goggles or face shield, and finally gloves.
Q5: What is considered the normal blood pressure range according to ACC/AHA 2017 guidelines?
pg. 3
, A. 130-139/80-89 mm Hg
B. Less than 120/less than 80 mm Hg
C. 140/90 mm Hg or higher
D. Less than 120/less than 60 mm Hg
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal blood pressure is defined as a systolic reading less than 120 mm Hg and a diastolic
reading less than 80 mm Hg, reducing strain on cardiovascular structures and minimizing end-organ
complications.
Q6: What is considered Hypertensive Stage 1 blood pressure range?
A. 130-139/80-89 mm Hg
B. 120-129/less than 80 mm Hg
C. Greater than 140/90 mm Hg
D. Less than 120/less than 60 mm Hg
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stage 1 hypertension is diagnosed when systolic pressure ranges from 130-139 mm Hg or
diastolic from 80-89 mm Hg, requiring lifestyle modifications and potentially medication.
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