NURSING COMPETENCY QUIZ
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Cavi wipes (medical grade) are not to be used to clean a child or anything that may be
placed inside a child's mouth. True or False - Answer-True
The nurse is developing a care plan for a client with hepatitis C. What is the primary
route of transmission of this virus?
A. Contaminated food
B. Sputum
C. Feces
D. Blood - Answer-D. Blood
Which of the following actions by the nurse is the MOST effective means of preventing
infection?
A. Washing hands after client contact
B. Hand hygiene before and after client care (ex. Trach change)
C. Washing hands after removing gloves
D. Using hand sanitizer when hands are visibly soiled - Answer-B. Hand hygiene before
and after client care
Treating all body fluids as infected is known as standard precautions. True or False -
Answer-True
Personal protective equipment (PPE), standard precautions and sharps safety are three
(3) ways to reduce the risk of bloodborne pathogens. True or False - Answer-True
The risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens is always possible when blood and/or
body fluids are present. True or False - Answer-True
It is not necessary to wash your hands if you wear gloves while performing patient care.
True or False - Answer-False
if you are exposed to blood or body fluids:
TIE: Take the source of exposure to the nearest laboratory. Initial the specimen that is
the source of exposure. Eliminate any remaining sources of exposure.
LOSE: Leave the patient immediately and go to the nearest hospital. Offer the patient a
ride to the hospital for HIV testing. Schedule a follow-up visit for the patient because you
have to leave immediately. Eat a well balanced meal because you will need to build up
your immune system.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Cavi wipes (medical grade) are not to be used to clean a child or anything that may be
placed inside a child's mouth. True or False - Answer-True
The nurse is developing a care plan for a client with hepatitis C. What is the primary
route of transmission of this virus?
A. Contaminated food
B. Sputum
C. Feces
D. Blood - Answer-D. Blood
Which of the following actions by the nurse is the MOST effective means of preventing
infection?
A. Washing hands after client contact
B. Hand hygiene before and after client care (ex. Trach change)
C. Washing hands after removing gloves
D. Using hand sanitizer when hands are visibly soiled - Answer-B. Hand hygiene before
and after client care
Treating all body fluids as infected is known as standard precautions. True or False -
Answer-True
Personal protective equipment (PPE), standard precautions and sharps safety are three
(3) ways to reduce the risk of bloodborne pathogens. True or False - Answer-True
The risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens is always possible when blood and/or
body fluids are present. True or False - Answer-True
It is not necessary to wash your hands if you wear gloves while performing patient care.
True or False - Answer-False
if you are exposed to blood or body fluids:
TIE: Take the source of exposure to the nearest laboratory. Initial the specimen that is
the source of exposure. Eliminate any remaining sources of exposure.
LOSE: Leave the patient immediately and go to the nearest hospital. Offer the patient a
ride to the hospital for HIV testing. Schedule a follow-up visit for the patient because you
have to leave immediately. Eat a well balanced meal because you will need to build up
your immune system.
