NURS 3080 Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the six links in the chain of infection? - CORRECT ANSWER Infectious agent,
source, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host.
What is the goal of breaking the chain of infection? - CORRECT ANSWER To prevent
infection transmission.
What are standard precautions? - CORRECT ANSWER Infection prevention practices used for
all patients regardless of diagnosis.
When are contact precautions used? - CORRECT ANSWER For infections spread by direct or
indirect contact (ex: MRSA, C. diff).
When are droplet precautions used? - CORRECT ANSWER For infections spread through
respiratory droplets (ex: influenza, pertussis).
When are airborne precautions used? - CORRECT ANSWER For infections spread through
airborne particles (ex: TB, measles, chickenpox).
Why are certain diseases linked to specific isolation precautions? - CORRECT ANSWER
Because diseases spread through different transmission methods.
What is the correct order to put on PPE (donning)? - CORRECT ANSWER Gown →
Mask/Respirator → Goggles/Face shield → Gloves.
What is the correct order to remove PPE (doffing)? - CORRECT ANSWER Gloves →
Goggles/Face shield → Gown → Mask → Hand hygiene.
What is sterile technique? - CORRECT ANSWER Procedures used to eliminate
microorganisms and prevent contamination.
, What is a sterile field? - CORRECT ANSWER A contamination-free area used for procedures.
What contaminates a sterile field? - CORRECT ANSWER Touching with non-sterile objects,
moisture, or turning your back.
How far must sterile objects stay above waist level? - CORRECT ANSWER Always above
waist level to remain sterile.
What is the normal adult temperature range? - CORRECT ANSWER 96.8°F - 100.4°F (36°C -
38°C).
What is the normal adult pulse rate? - CORRECT ANSWER 60-100 beats per minute.
What is the normal adult respiratory rate? - CORRECT ANSWER 12-20 breaths per minute.
What is the normal blood pressure range? - CORRECT ANSWER Around 120/80 mmHg.
What is tachycardia? - CORRECT ANSWER Heart rate over 100 bpm.
What is bradycardia? - CORRECT ANSWER Heart rate under 60 bpm.
What is hypertension? - CORRECT ANSWER High blood pressure.
What is hypotension? - CORRECT ANSWER Low blood pressure.
What is proper protocol when taking vital signs? - CORRECT ANSWER Identify patient,
explain procedure, use proper equipment, document results.
Which abnormal vital sign should be prioritized first? - CORRECT ANSWER Airway,
breathing, circulation threats.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the six links in the chain of infection? - CORRECT ANSWER Infectious agent,
source, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host.
What is the goal of breaking the chain of infection? - CORRECT ANSWER To prevent
infection transmission.
What are standard precautions? - CORRECT ANSWER Infection prevention practices used for
all patients regardless of diagnosis.
When are contact precautions used? - CORRECT ANSWER For infections spread by direct or
indirect contact (ex: MRSA, C. diff).
When are droplet precautions used? - CORRECT ANSWER For infections spread through
respiratory droplets (ex: influenza, pertussis).
When are airborne precautions used? - CORRECT ANSWER For infections spread through
airborne particles (ex: TB, measles, chickenpox).
Why are certain diseases linked to specific isolation precautions? - CORRECT ANSWER
Because diseases spread through different transmission methods.
What is the correct order to put on PPE (donning)? - CORRECT ANSWER Gown →
Mask/Respirator → Goggles/Face shield → Gloves.
What is the correct order to remove PPE (doffing)? - CORRECT ANSWER Gloves →
Goggles/Face shield → Gown → Mask → Hand hygiene.
What is sterile technique? - CORRECT ANSWER Procedures used to eliminate
microorganisms and prevent contamination.
, What is a sterile field? - CORRECT ANSWER A contamination-free area used for procedures.
What contaminates a sterile field? - CORRECT ANSWER Touching with non-sterile objects,
moisture, or turning your back.
How far must sterile objects stay above waist level? - CORRECT ANSWER Always above
waist level to remain sterile.
What is the normal adult temperature range? - CORRECT ANSWER 96.8°F - 100.4°F (36°C -
38°C).
What is the normal adult pulse rate? - CORRECT ANSWER 60-100 beats per minute.
What is the normal adult respiratory rate? - CORRECT ANSWER 12-20 breaths per minute.
What is the normal blood pressure range? - CORRECT ANSWER Around 120/80 mmHg.
What is tachycardia? - CORRECT ANSWER Heart rate over 100 bpm.
What is bradycardia? - CORRECT ANSWER Heart rate under 60 bpm.
What is hypertension? - CORRECT ANSWER High blood pressure.
What is hypotension? - CORRECT ANSWER Low blood pressure.
What is proper protocol when taking vital signs? - CORRECT ANSWER Identify patient,
explain procedure, use proper equipment, document results.
Which abnormal vital sign should be prioritized first? - CORRECT ANSWER Airway,
breathing, circulation threats.
