NESA Practice Exam Questions With
Correct Solutions 2024
OSHA lists standard safeguards to protect workers from health hazards related to
blood-borne pathogens. The reason for the standards is there is... CORRECT
ANSWERS Significant health risks associated with blood exposure
How is Hep B transmitted? CORRECT ANSWERS Sexual or blood to blood
Which Hepatitis is the cause of most liver transplants CORRECT ANSWERS Hep C
The virus that causes Acquired Immuno-deficiency Syndrome (aids) is CORRECT
ANSWERS Human Immunodeficiency Virus
How are blood Borne pathogens spread? CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Person is
susceptible
2.pathogen is present
3.pathogen enters correct entry site
4.quantity of pathogen present is enough to cause disease
What is the best way to protect oneself from blood-borne pathogens? CORRECT
ANSWERS Standard precautions
What is the major difficulty in treating a client with a condition caused by a multi-drug
resistant organism? CORRECT ANSWERS The microorganisms have become so
resistant that no available antibiotics are effective against them
What are the components of an effective multi-drug resistant organism plan?
CORRECT ANSWERS 1. accurate diagnosis of infectious etiologies
2.judicious anti-microbial selection and utilization
3.Optimal management of vascular and urinary catheters
4. Prevention of lower respiratory tract infections in infected patients
MRSA and VRE are common examples of multi-drug resistant organisms (T/F)
CORRECT ANSWERS True
Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in some way that reduces or
eliminates the effectiveness of substances designed to cure/prevent infections
(T/F) CORRECT ANSWERS True
Repeated and improper use of antibiotics are primary causes of the increase in drug
resistant bacteria CORRECT ANSWERS True
, In what ways can falls be classified? CORRECT ANSWERS 1.Accidental Falls: These
occur when a resident slips (water, bathrobe, tie)
2.Unanticipated Physiological Falls. occur when a resident falls for a physiological
reason that has not been identified in the Fall Risk Tool. (seizures, stroke, heart attack)
3. Anticipated Physiological Falls. Occur in individuals who have already been flagged
as being at risk of falling, & expected to fall again, because the Fall Risk Tool has
identified their high risk (impaired gait, fall history).
What interventions ccan be taken to reduce patient's extrinsic fall risk? CORRECT
ANSWERS 1.floor surface conditions
2.bathroom support equipment
3. assistive device availability
4.type and condition of footwear
5.lighting in patients room
6.proper use of assistive devices
What type of fall prevention plans are the most effective? CORRECT ANSWERS Those
that encompasses a number of different interventions and targets multiple risk factors
What are the benefits of implementing standardized fall risk assessments at admission?
CORRECT ANSWERS All necessary fall prevention resources that target specific
factors can be implemented early
according to the cdc, what is the purpose of standard precautions? CORRECT
ANSWERS Protecting healthcare practitioners and patients from spread of infections
What are the components of Standard Precautions? CORRECT ANSWERS 1. PPE
2. Hand Hygiene
3. Safe handling of equipment and surfaces
When contact precautions are implemented, what ppe is required for healthcare
providers? CORRECT ANSWERS Gown and gloves for all interactions that may involve
patient contact
When should droplet precautions be implemented? CORRECT ANSWERS On
admission for any patient admitted with influenza complications
When are airborne precautions implemented rather than droplet precautions?
CORRECT ANSWERS When infectious agents have the ability to remain suspended in
the air over long distances
When should soap and water be used over alcohol hand rub? CORRECT ANSWERS
When hands are visibly soiled or after caring with patients who may have infectious
diarrhea
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