Infectious Disease NCLEX Questions

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Question 1 of 5.

The nurse is educating a client who has been prescribed acyclovir for newly diagnosed shingles. Which information would be the most important for the nurse to include?

A. Take this medication 30 minutes before meals

B. Continue taking this medication until the rash resolves

C. If a dose is missed, take it with the next scheduled dose

D. Increase fluid intake while taking this medication

Explanation: Increasing fluid intake helps prevent nephrotoxicity, a potential side effect of acyclovir, which can affect kidney function, especially in patients with shingles who may be dehydrated.

Question 2 of 5.

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client with Clostridium difficile. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. Your family will need prophylactic antibiotics for two weeks.

B. Disinfect your countertops and other surfaces with isopropyl alcohol.

C. Wear a disposable surgical mask when you are out in public.

D. If possible, use chlorine bleach when laundering underwear.

Explanation: Chlorine bleach is effective in killing Clostridium difficile spores during laundering, which is critical for preventing reinfection and spread.

Question 3 of 5.

The nurse is caring for a client with a central venous catheter (CVC). The nurse knows which of the following is a common symptom of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)?

A. Diarrhea

B. Fever and chills

C. Productive cough

D. Muscle spasms

Explanation: Fever and chills are hallmark symptoms of CLABSI, indicating a systemic infection originating from the catheter site.

Question 4 of 5.

The emergency department (ED) nurse is triaging a client who is highly suspected of having inhalation anthrax. The nurse should plan to

A. place a surgical mask on the client.

B. place the client in a room with negative airflow with an anteroom.

C. obtain a urine sample from the client.

D. report the situation to the hospital administration.

Explanation: Inhalation anthrax requires airborne precautions due to its high infectivity, necessitating a negative airflow room to prevent spread.

Question 5 of 5.

The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students infectious diseases that are reportable to the local health department. Which of the following conditions should be reported? Select all that apply.

A. Bacterial vaginosis

B. Herpes simplex virus (HSV)

C. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

D. Hepatitis A

E. Syphilis

F. Human Papilloma Virus infection (HPV)

Explanation: HIV, Hepatitis A, and Syphilis are reportable to public health authorities due to their significant public health impact and potential for transmission.

Question 1 of 5.

The nurse is educating a client who has been prescribed acyclovir for newly diagnosed shingles. Which information would be the most important for the nurse to include?

A. Take this medication 30 minutes before meals

B. Continue taking this medication until the rash resolves

C. If a dose is missed, take it with the next scheduled dose

D. Increase fluid intake while taking this medication

Question 2 of 5.

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client with Clostridium difficile. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. Your family will need prophylactic antibiotics for two weeks.

B. Disinfect your countertops and other surfaces with isopropyl alcohol.

C. Wear a disposable surgical mask when you are out in public.

D. If possible, use chlorine bleach when laundering underwear.

Question 3 of 5.

The nurse is caring for a client with a central venous catheter (CVC). The nurse knows which of the following is a common symptom of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)?

A. Diarrhea

B. Fever and chills

C. Productive cough

D. Muscle spasms

Question 4 of 5.

The emergency department (ED) nurse is triaging a client who is highly suspected of having inhalation anthrax. The nurse should plan to

A. place a surgical mask on the client.

B. place the client in a room with negative airflow with an anteroom.

C. obtain a urine sample from the client.

D. report the situation to the hospital administration.

Question 5 of 5.

The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students infectious diseases that are reportable to the local health department. Which of the following conditions should be reported? Select all that apply.

A. Bacterial vaginosis

B. Herpes simplex virus (HSV)

C. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

D. Hepatitis A

E. Syphilis

F. Human Papilloma Virus infection (HPV)

Question 1 of 5.

The nurse is educating a client who has been prescribed acyclovir for newly diagnosed shingles. Which information would be the most important for the nurse to include?

A. Take this medication 30 minutes before meals

B. Continue taking this medication until the rash resolves

C. If a dose is missed, take it with the next scheduled dose

D. Increase fluid intake while taking this medication

Question 2 of 5.

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client with Clostridium difficile. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. Your family will need prophylactic antibiotics for two weeks.

B. Disinfect your countertops and other surfaces with isopropyl alcohol.

C. Wear a disposable surgical mask when you are out in public.

D. If possible, use chlorine bleach when laundering underwear.

Question 3 of 5.

The nurse is caring for a client with a central venous catheter (CVC). The nurse knows which of the following is a common symptom of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)?

A. Diarrhea

B. Fever and chills

C. Productive cough

D. Muscle spasms

Question 4 of 5.

The emergency department (ED) nurse is triaging a client who is highly suspected of having inhalation anthrax. The nurse should plan to

A. place a surgical mask on the client.

B. place the client in a room with negative airflow with an anteroom.

C. obtain a urine sample from the client.

D. report the situation to the hospital administration.

Question 5 of 5.

The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students infectious diseases that are reportable to the local health department. Which of the following conditions should be reported? Select all that apply.

A. Bacterial vaginosis

B. Herpes simplex virus (HSV)

C. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

D. Hepatitis A

E. Syphilis

F. Human Papilloma Virus infection (HPV)

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