NCLEX FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
PRACTICE QUESTIONS QUIZ SET 8 – 75
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ||
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,Safety and Infection Control
1. The nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. Which
action is the priority to prevent infection?
A. Apply sterile lubricant to the catheter tip.
B. Open the sterile kit onto a clean, dry surface.
C. Perform hand hygiene and don clean gloves.
D. Perform a 3-5 minute surgical hand scrub and don
sterile gloves.
2. A client on Contact Precautions for Clostridium difficile (C.
diff) asks for a glass of water. What is the most important
infection control action for the nurse upon entering the
room?
A. Donning a sterile gown and gloves.
B. Donning a gown and gloves dedicated to the client's
room.
C. Placing a mask on the client.
D. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer at the door.
3. When moving a client from the bed to a chair, the nurse
should prevent self-injury by:
A. Keeping feet close together.
B. Bending at the waist.
C. Keeping the client's body close to her own.
D. Pushing the client up from the bed.
, 4. The nurse discovers a small electrical fire in a client's
room. What is the nurse's first action?
A. Use the fire extinguisher.
B. Activate the fire alarm.
C. Remove the client from the room.
D. Turn off the oxygen supply.
5. To ensure client safety, the nurse knows that the most
appropriate time to check a client's identification band is:
A. At the change of shift.
B. Immediately before administering medication.
C. When the client is admitted to the unit.
D. When the family is present.
6. A client with a history of falls is attempting to get out of
bed without assistance. The nurse's best initial action is
to:
A. Apply wrist restraints.
B. Administer a prescribed sedative.
C. Assess why the client is trying to get out of bed.
D. Place the client's call light within reach.
7. The primary reason for placing a client in the semi-
Fowler's position after a meal is to prevent:
A. Pressure ulcers.
B. Aspiration.
PRACTICE QUESTIONS QUIZ SET 8 – 75
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT
VERSION>
,
,Safety and Infection Control
1. The nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. Which
action is the priority to prevent infection?
A. Apply sterile lubricant to the catheter tip.
B. Open the sterile kit onto a clean, dry surface.
C. Perform hand hygiene and don clean gloves.
D. Perform a 3-5 minute surgical hand scrub and don
sterile gloves.
2. A client on Contact Precautions for Clostridium difficile (C.
diff) asks for a glass of water. What is the most important
infection control action for the nurse upon entering the
room?
A. Donning a sterile gown and gloves.
B. Donning a gown and gloves dedicated to the client's
room.
C. Placing a mask on the client.
D. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer at the door.
3. When moving a client from the bed to a chair, the nurse
should prevent self-injury by:
A. Keeping feet close together.
B. Bending at the waist.
C. Keeping the client's body close to her own.
D. Pushing the client up from the bed.
, 4. The nurse discovers a small electrical fire in a client's
room. What is the nurse's first action?
A. Use the fire extinguisher.
B. Activate the fire alarm.
C. Remove the client from the room.
D. Turn off the oxygen supply.
5. To ensure client safety, the nurse knows that the most
appropriate time to check a client's identification band is:
A. At the change of shift.
B. Immediately before administering medication.
C. When the client is admitted to the unit.
D. When the family is present.
6. A client with a history of falls is attempting to get out of
bed without assistance. The nurse's best initial action is
to:
A. Apply wrist restraints.
B. Administer a prescribed sedative.
C. Assess why the client is trying to get out of bed.
D. Place the client's call light within reach.
7. The primary reason for placing a client in the semi-
Fowler's position after a meal is to prevent:
A. Pressure ulcers.
B. Aspiration.
