Prophecy Core Mandatory (Nursing) | Relias Complet
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Q 1 When entering a patient’s isolation room for MRSA precautions, which
PPE is required? A) Gloves only
B) Mask and gloves
C) Gown and gloves
D) Goggles only
Rationale MRSA requires contact precautions — gloves and gown when entering
the room.
Q2
What is the most effective method to prevent transmission of infection?
A) Wearing gloves
B) Using alcohol-based sanitizer
C) Handwashing
D) Wearing a mask
Rationale Proper hand hygiene is the single most effective infection-control
measure.
Q3
Sharps should be discarded in:
A) A plastic trash can
B) A puncture-resistant sharps container
C) A paper bag
D) Laundry bin
Rationale OSHA mandates puncture-resistant, leak-proof sharps containers.
Q4
A nurse spills blood on the floor. What is the first action?
A) Wipe it up with a paper towel
,B) Call housekeeping
C) Put on gloves and use disinfectant (1:10 bleach)
D) Cover with gauze
Rationale Use PPE and appropriate disinfectant immediately to prevent exposure.
Q5
What does R.A.C.E. stand for in fire safety?
A) Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
B) Run, Alert, Call, Exit
C) Reach, Act, Close, Escape
D) Respond, Alert, Cover, Exit
Rationale The standard acronym for hospital fire response.
Q6
If a nurse suspects electrical equipment is faulty, what should be done?
A) Continue using it cautiously
B) Remove it from service and tag it for maintenance
C) Test it on another outlet
D) Report it later
Rationale Faulty equipment should be removed immediately to prevent shock/fire.
Q7
The best way to reduce needlestick injuries is:
A) Using recapping technique
B) Using safety-engineered needles and never recapping
C) Wearing double gloves
D) Disposing in plastic bags
Rationale OSHA standards prohibit recapping and promote safety-engineered
devices.
Q8
A patient falls. What is the first nursing action?
,A) Assess the patient for injury
B) Complete an incident report
C) Notify supervisor
D) Document in chart
Rationale Always assess the patient’s condition before any administrative step.
Q9
Standard precautions apply to:
A) Patients with known infections
B) Surgical patients only
C) All patients, regardless of diagnosis
D) Immunocompromised patients only
Rationale Universal application prevents transmission from both known and
unknown infections.
Q 10
The purpose of OSHA regulations in healthcare is to:
A) Limit hospital liability
B) Ensure worker safety and prevent occupational hazards
C) Protect patients from infection
D) Promote teamwork
Rationale OSHA focuses on employee safety, including exposure prevention and
training.
Q 11
Which type of transmission precaution is required for tuberculosis (TB)?
A) Contact
B) Droplet
C) Airborne
D) Standard only
, Rationale TB spreads via airborne particles; N95 mask and negative-pressure
room required.
Q 12
What is the correct sequence for removing PPE?
A) Gloves, goggles, gown, mask
B) Mask, gloves, gown, goggles
C) Gown, gloves, mask, goggles
D) Goggles, gloves, gown, mask
Rationale Removing gloves first minimizes contamination spread.
Q 13
How often should hand hygiene be performed?
A) Before meals
B) Before and after patient contact
C) After removing gloves
D) All of the above
Rationale Hand hygiene is essential before/after any contact or glove removal.
Q 14
If a nurse is exposed to blood via needlestick, what is the first action?
A) Report to supervisor
B) Wash area with soap and water
C) File an incident report
D) Contact lab
Rationale Immediate washing reduces viral transmission risk.
Q 15
When transporting a patient with droplet precautions, the nurse should:
A) Wear full PPE
Latest | 100% Verified Exam Qs & Answers
most tested in real exam | Graded A+
Q 1 When entering a patient’s isolation room for MRSA precautions, which
PPE is required? A) Gloves only
B) Mask and gloves
C) Gown and gloves
D) Goggles only
Rationale MRSA requires contact precautions — gloves and gown when entering
the room.
Q2
What is the most effective method to prevent transmission of infection?
A) Wearing gloves
B) Using alcohol-based sanitizer
C) Handwashing
D) Wearing a mask
Rationale Proper hand hygiene is the single most effective infection-control
measure.
Q3
Sharps should be discarded in:
A) A plastic trash can
B) A puncture-resistant sharps container
C) A paper bag
D) Laundry bin
Rationale OSHA mandates puncture-resistant, leak-proof sharps containers.
Q4
A nurse spills blood on the floor. What is the first action?
A) Wipe it up with a paper towel
,B) Call housekeeping
C) Put on gloves and use disinfectant (1:10 bleach)
D) Cover with gauze
Rationale Use PPE and appropriate disinfectant immediately to prevent exposure.
Q5
What does R.A.C.E. stand for in fire safety?
A) Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
B) Run, Alert, Call, Exit
C) Reach, Act, Close, Escape
D) Respond, Alert, Cover, Exit
Rationale The standard acronym for hospital fire response.
Q6
If a nurse suspects electrical equipment is faulty, what should be done?
A) Continue using it cautiously
B) Remove it from service and tag it for maintenance
C) Test it on another outlet
D) Report it later
Rationale Faulty equipment should be removed immediately to prevent shock/fire.
Q7
The best way to reduce needlestick injuries is:
A) Using recapping technique
B) Using safety-engineered needles and never recapping
C) Wearing double gloves
D) Disposing in plastic bags
Rationale OSHA standards prohibit recapping and promote safety-engineered
devices.
Q8
A patient falls. What is the first nursing action?
,A) Assess the patient for injury
B) Complete an incident report
C) Notify supervisor
D) Document in chart
Rationale Always assess the patient’s condition before any administrative step.
Q9
Standard precautions apply to:
A) Patients with known infections
B) Surgical patients only
C) All patients, regardless of diagnosis
D) Immunocompromised patients only
Rationale Universal application prevents transmission from both known and
unknown infections.
Q 10
The purpose of OSHA regulations in healthcare is to:
A) Limit hospital liability
B) Ensure worker safety and prevent occupational hazards
C) Protect patients from infection
D) Promote teamwork
Rationale OSHA focuses on employee safety, including exposure prevention and
training.
Q 11
Which type of transmission precaution is required for tuberculosis (TB)?
A) Contact
B) Droplet
C) Airborne
D) Standard only
, Rationale TB spreads via airborne particles; N95 mask and negative-pressure
room required.
Q 12
What is the correct sequence for removing PPE?
A) Gloves, goggles, gown, mask
B) Mask, gloves, gown, goggles
C) Gown, gloves, mask, goggles
D) Goggles, gloves, gown, mask
Rationale Removing gloves first minimizes contamination spread.
Q 13
How often should hand hygiene be performed?
A) Before meals
B) Before and after patient contact
C) After removing gloves
D) All of the above
Rationale Hand hygiene is essential before/after any contact or glove removal.
Q 14
If a nurse is exposed to blood via needlestick, what is the first action?
A) Report to supervisor
B) Wash area with soap and water
C) File an incident report
D) Contact lab
Rationale Immediate washing reduces viral transmission risk.
Q 15
When transporting a patient with droplet precautions, the nurse should:
A) Wear full PPE
