SNLE Infection Prevention & Control Practice Questions

1. What is the main purpose of respirator fit testing for healthcare workers?

1. A. To test whether the wearer is allergic to the respirator material
2. B. To check the respirator's expiry date and packaging
3. C. To find a respirator model and size that seals properly to the wearer's face
4. D. To measure the wearer's lung function

2. A nurse is preparing an IV antibiotic using aseptic non-touch technique. Which action maintains asepsis?

1. A. Laying the uncapped syringe on the bare worktop while opening the vial
2. B. Touching the syringe tip briefly to remove the cap more easily
3. C. Cleaning the vial's rubber stopper with an alcohol swab and letting it dry before piercing it
4. D. Blowing on the alcohol-cleaned stopper to dry it faster

3. A nurse is about to irrigate a patient's large abdominal wound, and splashing is likely. In addition to gloves, which PPE does standard precautions require?

1. A. Gown, and a mask with eye protection or a face shield
2. B. A surgical cap and shoe covers only
3. C. No additional PPE if the nurse works carefully
4. D. An N95 respirator and double gloves

4. A nurse is caring for a patient with measles in an airborne infection isolation room. Which action is correct?

1. A. Keep the room door closed except when entering or leaving
2. B. Keep the door open so the patient can be observed
3. C. Open the window to improve ventilation of the room
4. D. Turn off the negative pressure during meal times

5. A patient with suspected sepsis has a prescription for IV antibiotics, blood cultures and a serum lactate. Which should the nurse ensure happens first, provided it does not significantly delay treatment?

1. A. The lactate result is obtained before any other action
2. B. Blood cultures are taken before the first antibiotic dose
3. C. The antibiotic is given, and cultures are taken the next morning
4. D. A chest X-ray is completed before cultures are taken