NESA EXAM ACTUAL UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
OSHA lists standard safeguards to protect workers from health hazards related to blood-borne
pathogens. What is the main reason that Occupational Safety and health Administration (OSHA)
lists the bloodborne pathogens standards? - CORRECT ANSWER - A significant health
risk associated with exposure to blood.
The healthcare worker (HCW) is assessing an elderly client for risk of falls by using the Morse
Fall Scale Assessment. Which of the following criterions should the healthcare worker (HCW)
collect?
Gait
Toileting
Medicating
Environment
Mental status
IV or IV access
Ambulatory aid
History of falling
Secondary diagnosis
Type of previous falling - CORRECT ANSWER - (incorrect)
Gait, toileting, Medication, mental status, environment, ambulatory aid, history of fall
How is Hepatitis B transmitted? - CORRECT ANSWER - By sexual and/or blood-to-
blood contact
Which of the following actions is the most effective means of preventing exposure to blood-
borne pathogens? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hand hygiene before entry and exit of a
client's room.
, Based on the Morse Fall Scale Assessment, which patient should the healthcare worker (HCW)
identify as being at the highest risk for a fall? - CORRECT ANSWER - (Could be Either)
Client who has been admitted for influenza and has a temperature of 102 degrees Farenheit.
or
Client who has history of diabetes for 25 years, has fallen at home occasionally, wears shoes
whenever he is out of the bed, and understands the sensations in his feet are limited.
What is one benefit of implementing a standardized fall risk assessment at the time of
admission? - CORRECT ANSWER - All necessary fall prevention resources that target
the specific risk factors can be implemented early.
What is the main purpose of standard precaution of the Center for Disease Control (CDC)? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Decrease the risk of patient-to-patient and staff-to-patient cross-
contamination.
A healthcare worker (HCW) witnesses another healthcare worker (HCW) preparing to enter a
client room labeled "Airborne Precautions." The first healthcare worker (HCW) dons a gown and
gloves prior to entering the room. Which of the following actions by the witnessing healthcare
worker (HCW) is most appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Remind the other healthcare
worker (HCW) that they need a mask in addition to a gown and gloves for airborne-type
precautions
When Contact Precautions are implemented, what protection is required of all healthcare
providers when providing care to the client? - CORRECT ANSWER - (likely)
- Donning gloves prior to entering the room and performing soap and water hand hygiene upon
leaving the room
(not this one) Donning all components of personal protective equipment when exposure to the
patients' wound or drainage is anticipated.
When should Droplet Precautions be implemented? - CORRECT ANSWER - On
admission for any patient admitted with complications related to influenza.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
OSHA lists standard safeguards to protect workers from health hazards related to blood-borne
pathogens. What is the main reason that Occupational Safety and health Administration (OSHA)
lists the bloodborne pathogens standards? - CORRECT ANSWER - A significant health
risk associated with exposure to blood.
The healthcare worker (HCW) is assessing an elderly client for risk of falls by using the Morse
Fall Scale Assessment. Which of the following criterions should the healthcare worker (HCW)
collect?
Gait
Toileting
Medicating
Environment
Mental status
IV or IV access
Ambulatory aid
History of falling
Secondary diagnosis
Type of previous falling - CORRECT ANSWER - (incorrect)
Gait, toileting, Medication, mental status, environment, ambulatory aid, history of fall
How is Hepatitis B transmitted? - CORRECT ANSWER - By sexual and/or blood-to-
blood contact
Which of the following actions is the most effective means of preventing exposure to blood-
borne pathogens? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hand hygiene before entry and exit of a
client's room.
, Based on the Morse Fall Scale Assessment, which patient should the healthcare worker (HCW)
identify as being at the highest risk for a fall? - CORRECT ANSWER - (Could be Either)
Client who has been admitted for influenza and has a temperature of 102 degrees Farenheit.
or
Client who has history of diabetes for 25 years, has fallen at home occasionally, wears shoes
whenever he is out of the bed, and understands the sensations in his feet are limited.
What is one benefit of implementing a standardized fall risk assessment at the time of
admission? - CORRECT ANSWER - All necessary fall prevention resources that target
the specific risk factors can be implemented early.
What is the main purpose of standard precaution of the Center for Disease Control (CDC)? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Decrease the risk of patient-to-patient and staff-to-patient cross-
contamination.
A healthcare worker (HCW) witnesses another healthcare worker (HCW) preparing to enter a
client room labeled "Airborne Precautions." The first healthcare worker (HCW) dons a gown and
gloves prior to entering the room. Which of the following actions by the witnessing healthcare
worker (HCW) is most appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER - Remind the other healthcare
worker (HCW) that they need a mask in addition to a gown and gloves for airborne-type
precautions
When Contact Precautions are implemented, what protection is required of all healthcare
providers when providing care to the client? - CORRECT ANSWER - (likely)
- Donning gloves prior to entering the room and performing soap and water hand hygiene upon
leaving the room
(not this one) Donning all components of personal protective equipment when exposure to the
patients' wound or drainage is anticipated.
When should Droplet Precautions be implemented? - CORRECT ANSWER - On
admission for any patient admitted with complications related to influenza.
