CLINICAL PROCEDURES FOR SAFER PATIENT CARE BY GLYNDA
DOYLE AND JODIE MCCUTCHEON (BCCAMPUS) 10th EDITION 2025
TEST BANK (CHAPTERS 1 TO 10)
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,CHAPTER 1: INFECTION CONTROL & PPE
1. What is the most effective method to reduce the spread of infection?
A. Wearing gloves
B. Using hand sanitizer occasionally
C. Washing hands with soap and water
D. Wearing a surgical mask
Answer: C
Rationale: Handwashing is the gold standard for infection prevention.
2. When removing PPE, what should be removed first to minimize contamination?
A. Gloves
B. Gown
C. Mask
D. Goggles
Answer: A
Rationale: Gloves are the most contaminated item and should be removed first.
3. What level of precaution is required for a patient with suspected tuberculosis?
A. Contact
B. Droplet
C. Airborne
D. Standard
Answer: C
Rationale: TB is airborne and requires N95 masks and isolation.
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,4. Which of the following is not part of standard precautions?
A. Hand hygiene
B. Gown for all patient contact
C. Respiratory hygiene
D. Safe injection practices
Answer: B
Rationale: Gown is worn only when expected contact with fluids is likely.
5. An example of a fomite is:
A. A living vector
B. An airborne pathogen
C. A contaminated thermometer
D. A surgical mask
Answer: C
Rationale: Fomites are inanimate objects transmitting infection.
6. Which PPE is required when entering the room of a patient on droplet precautions?
A. Gloves and gown only
B. Surgical mask
C. N95 mask and gown
D. Face shield only
Answer: B
Rationale: Surgical masks are essential for droplet transmission prevention.
7. When should hand hygiene be performed?
A. Before patient contact
B. After patient contact
C. After contact with patient surroundings
D. All of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: Hand hygiene is required in all listed instances.
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, 8. The correct order for doffing PPE is:
A. Gloves → Gown → Mask → Goggles
B. Gown → Gloves → Goggles → Mask
C. Gloves → Goggles → Gown → Mask
D. Mask → Gloves → Goggles → Gown
Answer: C
Rationale: This order prevents cross-contamination.
9. Which is the most common route of transmission in healthcare settings?
A. Bloodborne
B. Droplet
C. Airborne
D. Contact
Answer: D
Rationale: Contact is the most frequent transmission route.
10. What should a nurse do if PPE becomes visibly soiled during a procedure?
A. Finish the task, then remove it
B. Notify a supervisor
C. Remove and replace PPE immediately
D. Double glove over it
Answer: C
Rationale: Contaminated PPE must be replaced immediately.
11. Which of the following procedures requires sterile gloves?
A. Administering oral medications
B. Inserting a urinary catheter
C. Taking vital signs
D. Assisting with feeding
Answer: B
Rationale: Invasive procedures require sterile technique.
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DOYLE AND JODIE MCCUTCHEON (BCCAMPUS) 10th EDITION 2025
TEST BANK (CHAPTERS 1 TO 10)
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,CHAPTER 1: INFECTION CONTROL & PPE
1. What is the most effective method to reduce the spread of infection?
A. Wearing gloves
B. Using hand sanitizer occasionally
C. Washing hands with soap and water
D. Wearing a surgical mask
Answer: C
Rationale: Handwashing is the gold standard for infection prevention.
2. When removing PPE, what should be removed first to minimize contamination?
A. Gloves
B. Gown
C. Mask
D. Goggles
Answer: A
Rationale: Gloves are the most contaminated item and should be removed first.
3. What level of precaution is required for a patient with suspected tuberculosis?
A. Contact
B. Droplet
C. Airborne
D. Standard
Answer: C
Rationale: TB is airborne and requires N95 masks and isolation.
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,4. Which of the following is not part of standard precautions?
A. Hand hygiene
B. Gown for all patient contact
C. Respiratory hygiene
D. Safe injection practices
Answer: B
Rationale: Gown is worn only when expected contact with fluids is likely.
5. An example of a fomite is:
A. A living vector
B. An airborne pathogen
C. A contaminated thermometer
D. A surgical mask
Answer: C
Rationale: Fomites are inanimate objects transmitting infection.
6. Which PPE is required when entering the room of a patient on droplet precautions?
A. Gloves and gown only
B. Surgical mask
C. N95 mask and gown
D. Face shield only
Answer: B
Rationale: Surgical masks are essential for droplet transmission prevention.
7. When should hand hygiene be performed?
A. Before patient contact
B. After patient contact
C. After contact with patient surroundings
D. All of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: Hand hygiene is required in all listed instances.
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, 8. The correct order for doffing PPE is:
A. Gloves → Gown → Mask → Goggles
B. Gown → Gloves → Goggles → Mask
C. Gloves → Goggles → Gown → Mask
D. Mask → Gloves → Goggles → Gown
Answer: C
Rationale: This order prevents cross-contamination.
9. Which is the most common route of transmission in healthcare settings?
A. Bloodborne
B. Droplet
C. Airborne
D. Contact
Answer: D
Rationale: Contact is the most frequent transmission route.
10. What should a nurse do if PPE becomes visibly soiled during a procedure?
A. Finish the task, then remove it
B. Notify a supervisor
C. Remove and replace PPE immediately
D. Double glove over it
Answer: C
Rationale: Contaminated PPE must be replaced immediately.
11. Which of the following procedures requires sterile gloves?
A. Administering oral medications
B. Inserting a urinary catheter
C. Taking vital signs
D. Assisting with feeding
Answer: B
Rationale: Invasive procedures require sterile technique.
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