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3 Isolation Procedures Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 3 Isolation Procedures, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
Written response
1 point

Which precaution category should be applied to every patient, regardless of whether an infection is suspected?

02
True or false
1 point

True or false: Once Transmission-Based Precautions are started, Standard Precautions no longer apply.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

In an acute-care hospital, a patient on Airborne Precautions is in an airborne infection isolation room (AIIR). Keep the door except when entry or exit is needed.

04
Written response
1 point

What precaution category is added to Standard Precautions when an infection is suspected or confirmed?

05
Choose one
1 point

A patient arrives with fever, cough, and a rash, but the cause is not yet known. Which response is most appropriate while the patient awaits assessment?

  1. A

    Wait until a laboratory result confirms the cause before taking precautions.

  2. B

    Start precautions appropriate to the suspected infection, separate the patient from others when possible, and reassess as more information becomes available.

  3. C

    Use Standard Precautions only until the diagnosis is confirmed.

06
Choose all
1 point

A patient’s room has a precautions sign at the entrance. Select all accurate statements about the sign’s role.

  1. A

    It tells staff and visitors which precautions and protective measures are required before entry.

  2. B

    It helps communicate entry requirements but does not replace hand hygiene or staff training.

  3. C

    It is intended to announce the patient's full diagnosis to everyone passing by.

  4. D

    It removes the need for staff to follow Standard Precautions.

07
Choose all
1 point

A staff member enters a room under Contact Precautions to assist with care. Select all actions that follow the precautions.

  1. A

    Wear the required gown and gloves for interactions that may involve the patient or the patient's environment.

  2. B

    Wear gloves only for direct contact with the patient, not when the room environment may be involved.

  3. C

    Remove PPE appropriately and perform hand hygiene.

  4. D

    Keep the same gown and gloves on for the next patient.

08
True or false
1 point

True or false: A staff member transporting a patient on Contact Precautions should keep contaminated gown and gloves on so the transport equipment stays clean.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

09
Fill in the blank
1 point

Before transporting a patient on Contact Precautions, a staff member removes contaminated PPE. The staff member should then perform .

10
Choose one
1 point

A patient on Droplet Precautions needs an essential imaging procedure. What should staff generally do before and during transport?

  1. A

    Avoid transport even when the procedure is medically necessary.

  2. B

    Limit transport to the necessary trip, have the patient wear a mask if tolerated, and notify the receiving area about the precautions.

  3. C

    Remove the precautions sign and send the patient without notifying the receiving area.

11
Choose one
1 point

After transporting a patient on Contact Precautions, which approach to PPE at the destination is appropriate?

  1. A

    Continue wearing the same contaminated PPE used before transport.

  2. B

    Use clean PPE to handle the patient at the destination when indicated.

  3. C

    No PPE is ever needed at the destination once the patient has been transported.

12
Open ended
1 point

A patient is suspected of having an infection requiring Airborne Precautions, but no airborne infection isolation room (AIIR) is available. What should the care team do?

13
Choose one
1 point

Before entering a patient’s room, what is the main purpose of a precautions sign posted at the entrance?

  1. A

    To communicate required precautions and protective measures before entry

  2. B

    To replace staff training and hand hygiene

  3. C

    To publicly announce the patient’s full diagnosis

14
Written response
1 point

Which precaution category should be applied to every patient?

15
Choose one
1 point

A patient arrives with fever, cough, and a rash, but the cause is not yet known. What should the care team do while awaiting assessment?

  1. A

    Wait for laboratory confirmation before starting any precautions.

  2. B

    Start precautions appropriate to the suspected infection, separate the patient from others when possible, and reassess as information becomes available.

  3. C

    Use Standard Precautions only until the diagnosis is confirmed.

16
Choose one
1 point

A patient in an acute-care hospital is suspected of having an infection requiring Airborne Precautions. Which placement is appropriate?

  1. A

    A shared room, provided the beds are separated.

  2. B

    An airborne infection isolation room (AIIR), with the door closed except when entry or exit is needed.

  3. C

    A regular room with the door open for observation.

17
Choose one
1 point

While assisting with care in a room under Contact Precautions, which action best follows the precautions?

  1. A

    Wear the required gown and gloves for interactions that may involve the patient or their environment; remove them appropriately and perform hand hygiene.

  2. B

    Wear gloves only when touching the patient, not the room environment.

  3. C

    Keep the same gown and gloves on when moving to care for another patient.

18
Written response
1 point

State the two conditions under which Transmission-Based Precautions should be added to Standard Precautions.

19
Choose one
1 point

A patient under Droplet Precautions needs an essential imaging procedure. What should staff generally do before and during transport?

  1. A

    Avoid transport even if the procedure is medically necessary.

  2. B

    Limit transport to the necessary trip, have the patient wear a mask if tolerated, and notify the receiving area about the precautions.

  3. C

    Remove the precautions sign and send the patient without notifying the receiving area.

20
True or false
1 point

True or false: If a patient’s symptoms improve, that alone is sufficient reason to discontinue isolation.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False