NUR4244
Public Health Nursing
COMPLETED EXAM w/
RATIONALES
2024
,1. Which of the following is a primary objective of
infection prevention in public health nursing?
a. Limit the transmission of infectious diseases
b. Promote overall community wellness
c. Improve healthcare access for vulnerable populations
d. Enhance communication skills among healthcare
providers
Answer: a. Limit the transmission of infectious diseases
Rationale: Infection prevention aims to reduce the spread
of diseases and limit the risk of infections among
individuals or within communities, thereby protecting
public health.
2. What is the most effective method of hand hygiene for
preventing the transmission of infections in healthcare
settings?
a. Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20
seconds
b. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizers
c. Using hand wipes containing antibacterial agents
d. Wiping hands on a clean towel or tissue
Answer: a. Washing hands with soap and water for at least
20 seconds
Rationale: Handwashing with soap and water is considered
, the gold standard for hand hygiene, especially when
dealing with visibly soiled hands or certain pathogens that
may not be effectively eliminated with alcohol-based
sanitizers.
3. Which of the following is not an appropriate practice for
preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
a. Implementing strict adherence to aseptic techniques
during invasive procedures
b. Maintaining clean and clutter-free patient surroundings
c. Using dedicated medical devices for a single patient
whenever possible
d. Skipping proper hand hygiene if wearing gloves during
patient care
Answer: d. Skipping proper hand hygiene if wearing gloves
during patient care
Rationale: Hand hygiene is essential before putting on
gloves, in between glove changes, and after removing
gloves to avoid cross-contamination and prevent HAIs.
4. Which immunization should be recommended to
healthcare workers for protection against Hepatitis B
infection?
a. Monovalent Hepatitis B vaccine
b. Quadrivalent Hepatitis B vaccine
Public Health Nursing
COMPLETED EXAM w/
RATIONALES
2024
,1. Which of the following is a primary objective of
infection prevention in public health nursing?
a. Limit the transmission of infectious diseases
b. Promote overall community wellness
c. Improve healthcare access for vulnerable populations
d. Enhance communication skills among healthcare
providers
Answer: a. Limit the transmission of infectious diseases
Rationale: Infection prevention aims to reduce the spread
of diseases and limit the risk of infections among
individuals or within communities, thereby protecting
public health.
2. What is the most effective method of hand hygiene for
preventing the transmission of infections in healthcare
settings?
a. Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20
seconds
b. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizers
c. Using hand wipes containing antibacterial agents
d. Wiping hands on a clean towel or tissue
Answer: a. Washing hands with soap and water for at least
20 seconds
Rationale: Handwashing with soap and water is considered
, the gold standard for hand hygiene, especially when
dealing with visibly soiled hands or certain pathogens that
may not be effectively eliminated with alcohol-based
sanitizers.
3. Which of the following is not an appropriate practice for
preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
a. Implementing strict adherence to aseptic techniques
during invasive procedures
b. Maintaining clean and clutter-free patient surroundings
c. Using dedicated medical devices for a single patient
whenever possible
d. Skipping proper hand hygiene if wearing gloves during
patient care
Answer: d. Skipping proper hand hygiene if wearing gloves
during patient care
Rationale: Hand hygiene is essential before putting on
gloves, in between glove changes, and after removing
gloves to avoid cross-contamination and prevent HAIs.
4. Which immunization should be recommended to
healthcare workers for protection against Hepatitis B
infection?
a. Monovalent Hepatitis B vaccine
b. Quadrivalent Hepatitis B vaccine
