Free NCLEX-RN Safety and Infection Control Practice Test – Part 2 (Updated 2026)

1. Which of these devices is considered a protective device, rather than a restraint?

2. Restraints are sometimes used for what patient conditions or situations?

3. The chain of infection includes the ________________.

4. Asepsis is defined as ________________.

5. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to maintain the patency of a client’s nasogastric tube?

6. Alzheimer’s disease patients wander. The dangers associated with this wandering can be prevented with which of the following?

7. Mr. S has just been diagnosed with active tuberculosis. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse perform to prevent transmission to others?

8. Which of the following is an example of client handling equipment?

9. Which practice will help to reduce the risk of a needlestick injury?

10. Which of the following actions can a nurse do to prevent a fire from occurring in the area where he works?

11. Which principle of body mechanics may help to reduce the risk of a back injury incurred by the nurse?

12. The smallest of the white blood cells which also can be involved in humoral immunity is the:

13. A nurse is treating a client with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Which of the following symptoms are associated with this condition?

14. A nurse attempts to plug in a sequential compression device when she notices a tingling sensation in her hands while touching the cord. What is the next action of the nurse?

15. A client has become combative and is attempting to pull out his IV and take off his surgical dressings. The nurse receives an order to apply wrist restraints. Which action of the nurse signifies that restraints are being used safely?

16. An attack using microorganisms such as bacteria or viral agents with intent to harm others is called:

17. All of the following factors may contribute to client falls EXCEPT:

18. A small fire has erupted in a wastebasket in the client waiting room. Which of the following is the first action of the nurse?

19. Based on Mr. B’s assessment, what is the first action of the nurse after assessing his condition?

20. A nurse is dismissing a 5-year old boy from the pediatrics unit to go home with his parents. The parents drive their car to the front door of the hospital and the nurse helps the child get into the car. What type of seat belt restraint should this child wear?

21. A nurse is employed at a district health department and must spend several hours each day sitting at a desk. Which principle of ergonomics will most likely help her to reduce the risk of injury or pain in this situation?

22. Which of the following indicates the need to file an incident report?

23. Which of the following actions of the nurse is most appropriate to reduce the risk of infection during the post-operative period?

24. Which of the following is an example of an environmental hazard that may put the nurse at risk of injury?

25. A nurse is caring for a client’s wound that has started to bleed. After providing wound care, the nurse removes her gloves and notes that a small amount of the client’s blood has come in contact with her hand. What is the next action of the nurse?

26. A nurse must attend a high-risk delivery in a client’s room. After the infant has been delivered, the nurse immediately takes him to a warmer for assessment. What is the minimum amount of personal protective equipment for the nurse when working with this newborn?

27. Based on assessment and testing, the physician has diagnosed Mr. V with a cord transection at the level of C8 of the spine. Which of the following types of paralysis is Mr. V most likely to suffer?

28. Which of the following is the correct sequence for removing personal protective equipment?

29. A home health nurse is preparing to visit her next client, whom she has never visited before. Which of the following actions indicates the nurse is upholding safety precautions?

30. The primary purpose of emergency planning is to do which of the following?

31. You must wear gloves when you are _______________.

32. You are taking care of a patient who has active TB. The patient has been put on airborne precautions. The patient is in a special room. You must wear a HEPA mask when you enter the room. Now, the patient has to leave the room and go to the radiology department. How can you transport this patient to the radiology department without spreading the TB throughout the hospital?

33. A patient’s Foley catheter has been discontinued. You will dispose of this patient equipment by doing which of the following?