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Asepsis & Infection Control
Which action by the nurse will result in contamination of a sterile
object or a sterile field?
a. Sterile forceps touching sterile gloves
b. Sterile gown touching sterile field
c. Sterile glove touching sterile field
d. Sterile field exposed to air for a prolonged period -
correct answer ✅d. Sterile field exposed to air for a prolonged
period Rationale: A sterile object or field becomes contaminated by
prolonged exposure to air. A sterile object remains sterile only
when touched exclusively by other sterile objects. Sterile touching
sterile remains sterile. Therefore, sterile gloves touching a sterile
field, sterile forceps touching sterile gloves, and a sterile gown
touching a sterile field rise to a sterile field.
Which instruction would the nurse provide to the patient to
prevent the spread of tuberculosis?
a. "Don't cough when there are visitors in the room"
b. "Don't expectorate when there are visitors in the room."
c. "Cover the mouth during coughing and sneezing"
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d. "Do not speak to anybody without wearing a mask" -
correct answer ✅c. "Cover the mouth during coughing and
sneezing"
Rationale: In the patients suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis,
the portal of exit is the respiratory tract. The infection spreads
through droplets released through coughing and sneezing. The
nurse should advise the patient to cover the mouth with a napkin
when coughing or sneezing. Tuberculosis commonly causes a cough
with expectoration/spitting, which should not be suppressed. Not
allowing the patient to speak to anybody would demoralize the
patient and is not an appropriate nursing action.
How does the nurse explain the skin's role in the body's defense?
A. It gives warmth to the body
B. It secretes substances that prevent diseases
C. It is the body's first line of defense against infection
D. It releases interferon and prevents microorganisms from
proliferating -
correct answer ✅C. It is the body's first line of defense against
infection
Rationale: The skin acts as a barrier between the human body and
the atmosphere. It is the first line of defense against infection, and
,LVN/ LPN Fundamentals EAQ mix
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it prevents microorganisms from entering the body. The skin
regulates body temperature; however, this is not the primary
function of the defense system. The skin contains sebaceous
glands, which release enzymes to fight against some
microorganisms. However, these enzymes do not have a
therapeutic role. Interferon is released inside the body and is part
of the second line of defense.
Which possible psychosocial aspect would the nurse considering
formulating the care plan for a patient on isolation?
a. Infection
b. Mobility
c. Nutrition
d. Social Isolation -
correct answer ✅d. Social Isolation
Rationale: The psychosocial and emotional deprivation that may
result with the use of transmission-based isolation precautions
must be considered in the care of the patient. The patient is forced
into solitude and deprived of normal social contacts. If possible, the
nurse may wish to spend extra time with the patient to help him or
her cope with feelings of isolation. Provide instructions about the
rationale for the precautions. Infection, nutrition, and mobility
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problems may arise, but they are not psychosocial problems and
not directly related to isolation.
When is the required time for the nurse to perform hand hygiene
with the use of soap and water?
a. Before donning gloves
b. At the beginning of a shift
c. When the hands are visibly soiled
d. Before and after caring for a patient -
correct answer ✅c. When the hands are visibly soiled
Rationale: For effective cleaning of hands soiled with dirt of organic
matter, soap or detergents that contain antiseptic and water are
required. The centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
recommends the use of an alcohol-based waterless antiseptic for
effective hand hygiene and the reduce the transmission of
pathogens to patients and health care personnel in health care
settings. If hands are not visibly soiled, an alcohol-based antiseptic
can be used for routine decontamination in most clinical situations.
Therefore, hand sanitizer can be used before the nurse don gloves,
at the beginning of the shift, and before, and after giving care to a
patient. Additionally, close attention should be paid to the virus or
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Asepsis & Infection Control
Which action by the nurse will result in contamination of a sterile
object or a sterile field?
a. Sterile forceps touching sterile gloves
b. Sterile gown touching sterile field
c. Sterile glove touching sterile field
d. Sterile field exposed to air for a prolonged period -
correct answer ✅d. Sterile field exposed to air for a prolonged
period Rationale: A sterile object or field becomes contaminated by
prolonged exposure to air. A sterile object remains sterile only
when touched exclusively by other sterile objects. Sterile touching
sterile remains sterile. Therefore, sterile gloves touching a sterile
field, sterile forceps touching sterile gloves, and a sterile gown
touching a sterile field rise to a sterile field.
Which instruction would the nurse provide to the patient to
prevent the spread of tuberculosis?
a. "Don't cough when there are visitors in the room"
b. "Don't expectorate when there are visitors in the room."
c. "Cover the mouth during coughing and sneezing"
,LVN/ LPN Fundamentals EAQ mix
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A+)
d. "Do not speak to anybody without wearing a mask" -
correct answer ✅c. "Cover the mouth during coughing and
sneezing"
Rationale: In the patients suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis,
the portal of exit is the respiratory tract. The infection spreads
through droplets released through coughing and sneezing. The
nurse should advise the patient to cover the mouth with a napkin
when coughing or sneezing. Tuberculosis commonly causes a cough
with expectoration/spitting, which should not be suppressed. Not
allowing the patient to speak to anybody would demoralize the
patient and is not an appropriate nursing action.
How does the nurse explain the skin's role in the body's defense?
A. It gives warmth to the body
B. It secretes substances that prevent diseases
C. It is the body's first line of defense against infection
D. It releases interferon and prevents microorganisms from
proliferating -
correct answer ✅C. It is the body's first line of defense against
infection
Rationale: The skin acts as a barrier between the human body and
the atmosphere. It is the first line of defense against infection, and
,LVN/ LPN Fundamentals EAQ mix
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A+)
it prevents microorganisms from entering the body. The skin
regulates body temperature; however, this is not the primary
function of the defense system. The skin contains sebaceous
glands, which release enzymes to fight against some
microorganisms. However, these enzymes do not have a
therapeutic role. Interferon is released inside the body and is part
of the second line of defense.
Which possible psychosocial aspect would the nurse considering
formulating the care plan for a patient on isolation?
a. Infection
b. Mobility
c. Nutrition
d. Social Isolation -
correct answer ✅d. Social Isolation
Rationale: The psychosocial and emotional deprivation that may
result with the use of transmission-based isolation precautions
must be considered in the care of the patient. The patient is forced
into solitude and deprived of normal social contacts. If possible, the
nurse may wish to spend extra time with the patient to help him or
her cope with feelings of isolation. Provide instructions about the
rationale for the precautions. Infection, nutrition, and mobility
, LVN/ LPN Fundamentals EAQ mix
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A+)
problems may arise, but they are not psychosocial problems and
not directly related to isolation.
When is the required time for the nurse to perform hand hygiene
with the use of soap and water?
a. Before donning gloves
b. At the beginning of a shift
c. When the hands are visibly soiled
d. Before and after caring for a patient -
correct answer ✅c. When the hands are visibly soiled
Rationale: For effective cleaning of hands soiled with dirt of organic
matter, soap or detergents that contain antiseptic and water are
required. The centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
recommends the use of an alcohol-based waterless antiseptic for
effective hand hygiene and the reduce the transmission of
pathogens to patients and health care personnel in health care
settings. If hands are not visibly soiled, an alcohol-based antiseptic
can be used for routine decontamination in most clinical situations.
Therefore, hand sanitizer can be used before the nurse don gloves,
at the beginning of the shift, and before, and after giving care to a
patient. Additionally, close attention should be paid to the virus or
