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3 Transmission-Based Precautions Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 3 Transmission-Based Precautions, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: When Transmission-Based Precautions are indicated, Standard Precautions should also be used.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Fill in the blank
1 point

For a patient on Droplet Precautions, wear a upon entering the patient’s room or care space.

03
Written response
1 point

A patient has a draining wound that cannot be contained by a dressing. Which Transmission-Based Precaution category is indicated?

04
Choose one
1 point

While caring for a patient on Contact Precautions, you expect to touch the patient’s surroundings. Which PPE is appropriate for this interaction?

  1. A

    Wear a gown and gloves.

  2. B

    Wear a surgical mask only.

  3. C

    Wear a fit-tested N95 respirator only.

  4. D

    Use gloves only when performing a procedure that involves blood.

05
True or false
1 point

True or false: A patient on Droplet Precautions generally needs a special air-handling room.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

06
Choose one
1 point

A blood pressure cuff used for a patient on Contact Precautions is needed for another patient. What is the appropriate approach?

  1. A

    Use shared equipment for the next patient without cleaning it if it looks clean.

  2. B

    Use dedicated equipment when possible; clean and disinfect shared equipment.

  3. C

    Discard all equipment used in the room, including reusable equipment.

  4. D

    Rely on hand hygiene instead of cleaning shared equipment.

07
Choose all
1 point

A patient on Contact Precautions must go to imaging. Select all appropriate actions for the transport.

  1. A

    Limit transport to what is medically necessary.

  2. B

    Contain or cover the affected area when possible.

  3. C

    Remove contaminated PPE and perform hand hygiene before transport; use clean PPE as needed at the destination.

  4. D

    Take contaminated PPE along so it can be removed after returning to the room.

08
Written response
1 point

A patient has diarrhea caused by suspected C. difficile. Which Transmission-Based Precaution category applies to this condition?

09
Written response
1 point

A patient may have an infection requiring Transmission-Based Precautions, but test results are pending. What should staff follow in the meantime?

10
Fill in the blank
1 point

For a patient with suspected varicella, use Airborne Precautions and Precautions, as well as Standard Precautions.

11
Choose one
1 point

A patient on Droplet Precautions must leave the room for a necessary procedure. What should the care team do?

  1. A

    Have the patient wear a mask if tolerated and follow respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette.

  2. B

    Keep the patient unmasked and have staff wear an N95 respirator only during transport.

  3. C

    Cancel necessary transport until the patient is no longer coughing.

  4. D

    Place the patient in an AIIR for the trip through the hallway.

12
Choose all
1 point

A patient with a widespread rash and fever is suspected of having measles. Select all appropriate immediate placement and staff respiratory-protection steps.

  1. A

    Place the patient in an AIIR.

  2. B

    Keep the AIIR door closed.

  3. C

    Have staff wear a fit-tested N95 respirator or higher-level respirator before entering.

  4. D

    Wait for test results before using Airborne Precautions.

13
Choose one
1 point

A patient arrives at an outpatient clinic with a cough and suspected pertussis. Which action is most appropriate while evaluation is underway?

  1. A

    Place the patient promptly in an exam room, have the patient wear a mask if tolerated, and use Droplet Precautions.

  2. B

    Leave the patient in the waiting room until the diagnosis is confirmed.

  3. C

    Place the patient in an AIIR and use Contact Precautions only.

  4. D

    Use Airborne Precautions for every patient who coughs.

14
Open ended
1 point

A patient has symptoms that could indicate contact, droplet, or airborne transmission, but the cause is not yet confirmed. Explain how the care team should choose initial precautions and how Standard Precautions fit into the plan.

15
True or false
1 point

A special air-handling room is generally required for Droplet Precautions. True or false?

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

16
Choose one
1 point

A patient arrives at a clinic with a cough and suspected pertussis. While evaluation is underway, which approach is most appropriate?

  1. A

    Place the patient promptly in an exam room and use Droplet Precautions.

  2. B

    Keep the patient in the waiting area until test results are available.

  3. C

    Use Airborne Precautions for every patient who is coughing.

  4. D

    Use Contact Precautions only.

17
Written response
1 point

A patient has a wound with drainage that cannot be contained by a dressing. Which Transmission-Based Precaution is indicated?

18
Choose one
1 point

A patient with C. difficile diarrhea is on Contact Precautions. What should staff do if equipment must be shared with another patient?

  1. A

    Take the patient’s dedicated equipment to another patient without cleaning it.

  2. B

    Use dedicated equipment when possible, or clean and disinfect shared equipment before reuse.

  3. C

    Avoid cleaning shared equipment if gloves were worn.

  4. D

    Use shared equipment only when both patients are in the same room.

19
Choose one
1 point

A patient has symptoms suggesting a transmissible infection, but test results are pending. What is the best approach to precautions during evaluation?

  1. A

    Wait for laboratory confirmation before taking any isolation action.

  2. B

    Use Standard Precautions alone until the diagnosis is confirmed.

  3. C

    Begin appropriate precautions based on the patient’s presentation and follow current facility guidance.

  4. D

    Choose Airborne Precautions for every patient with a fever.

20
Choose one
1 point

A patient is suspected of having an infection managed with Droplet Precautions. Which statement about room placement is accurate?

  1. A

    Place every patient on Droplet Precautions in an AIIR.

  2. B

    Use a special air-handling room only when indicated by the suspected transmission route; it is generally not required for Droplet Precautions.

  3. C

    A shared room is always required for Droplet Precautions.

  4. D

    Use Contact Precautions instead of Droplet Precautions whenever a special room is unavailable.