WorksheetsPPE and Isolation Nursing
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which mask is most appropriate for routine care involving splash risk but without airborne transmission concerns?
Cloth face covering from home
N95 respirator for isolation
Powered air-purifying respirator
Surgical face mask with ear loops
A patient with suspected airborne infection requires protection from very small particles. Which device best meets this need?
Face shield without filtration
PAPR for bodily secretion splashes
N95 respirator for filtering particles
Surgical mask with tie-on straps
A nurse will have brief, minimal contact while transporting a patient with MRSA. Which PPE choice best matches this situation?
No gown or apron for airborne precautions
Reusable cloth apron for routine housekeeping
Disposable apron for minimal contact transport
Protective gown for close contact isolation
Which statement best describes the primary purpose of wearing goggles or a face shield in patient care?
To prevent organisms entering eyes, nose, and mouth
To improve visibility when performing clinical procedures
To block inhalation of airborne pathogens during transport
To protect hair and ears from environmental contaminants
A nurse will perform wound dressing that involves handling sterile instruments. Which glove choice aligns with medical asepsis and patient safety for this invasive task?
Reusable household gloves disinfected after each use
No gloves to improve tactile sensitivity during procedure
Non-sterile gloves to provide a general hand barrier only
Sterile gloves to handle sterile objects without contamination
Which action best supports infection containment when using PPE during contact isolation?
Use PPE types matched to isolation category
Ignore expired dates if equipment looks intact
Choose gloves one size larger than usual
Prioritize removing respirator before hand hygiene
Which scenario best requires source isolation in a healthcare setting?
Newborn in neonatal intensive care
Patient with active tuberculosis symptoms
Elderly patient with chronic hypertension
Patient recovering from chemotherapy
Which statement describes protective (reverse) isolation?
Used only for airborne transmission diseases
Separates vulnerable patients from potential sources
Applied when patients have contagious rashes
Separates infected patients to protect others
Which feature primarily prevents contaminated air from escaping an isolation room designed for airborne infections, as depicted in the diagram?
Positive pressure within the patient room
Neutral pressure with open ventilation
Negative pressure with dedicated exhaust
Recirculating airflow via ceiling fan
A patient with a pathogen not fully controlled by Standard Precautions requires Transmission-Based Precautions. Which category best matches large respiratory droplets traveling short distances?
Droplet precautions for short-range spray
Enteric precautions for fecal–oral spread
Airborne precautions for fine aerosols
Contact precautions for touch-based spread
Which organisms commonly warrant contact precautions in acute care settings?
Norovirus and Hepatitis C
Mycobacterium tuberculosis only
Influenza A and RSV
Clostridium difficile and MRSA
A nurse enters a room of a patient with suspected MRSA. What PPE is essential to prevent transmission via direct or indirect contact?
Face shield without gloves
N95 respirator alone
Apron or gown with gloves
Surgical mask only
A hospital aims to reduce MRSA spread. Which plan best addresses common transmission routes and detection?
Routine hand hygiene and surveillance swabs
Universal N95 use for all patients
Daily chest X-rays for febrile patients
Avoid window beds for all patients
Which patient group is at highest risk for infection due to impaired barriers and devices, requiring vigilant PPE use?
Athletes recovering from minor sprains
Newborns with no medical interventions
Intubated patients with central venous catheters
Healthy adults without wounds or devices
A patient with suspected influenza is coughing and sneezing. What is the most appropriate mask for healthcare workers during close contact?
Powered air-purifying respirators routinely
Fit-tested N95 respirators during all care
Surgical masks for routine close contact
Cloth masks with face shields only
You are planning suctioning for a patient with confirmed measles in a negative-pressure room. Which PPE plan best mitigates airborne and procedure risks?
No masks if room ventilation is adequate
Patient surgical mask, staff N95 fit-tested
Patient no mask, staff surgical masks
Patient cloth mask, staff face shields only
Which action best minimizes cross transmission when managing a patient under source isolation?
Keep the isolation room door closed consistently
Rotate staff into the room frequently
Encourage frequent patient hallway walks
Leave the door open for ventilation
A neutropenic patient requires protective isolation. Which nursing step is most appropriate to reduce infection risk?
Limit staff entering the room when possible
Encourage visitors to bring fresh flowers
Increase patient trips to common areas
Place the patient in a shared multi-bed bay
Which action best prevents cross infection when managing a patient under protective isolation in the image?
Permit unrestricted visiting with handshakes
Allow brief visits by symptomatic children
Limit visitors and discourage symptomatic visitors
Encourage family gatherings to boost morale
A nurse prepares to leave an isolation room after patient care. What is the correct immediate sequence for PPE and hand hygiene shown in the image?
Keep apron on, remove gloves, no handwashing
Remove apron and gloves, then wash and dry hands
Wash and dry hands, then remove apron and gloves
Remove mask only, then use alcohol rub only
