{"id":3881,"date":"2024-06-19T12:41:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T12:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=3881"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:50:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:50:44","slug":"nclex-qotd-varicella-zoster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-varicella-zoster","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Varicella zoster"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-varicella-zoster\/#The_correct_answers_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_are%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answers to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question are&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-varicella-zoster\/#Major_Takeaway\" >Major Takeaway<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-varicella-zoster\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanation\" >Incorrect Answer Explanation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Test your knowledge with this NCLEX Question of the Day: Which action(s) should the nurse take to minimize the risk of spreading infection to other patients and staff?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse in the medical unit is caring for a client on contact precautions for varicella zoster. Which action(s) should the nurse take to decrease the risk of spreading the infection to other clients and staff?<strong>\u00a0Select <em>all <\/em>that apply.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A.&nbsp;Place a personal protective equipment (PPE) cart outside the client\u2019s door<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B.&nbsp;Place proper infection control signage outside the client\u2019s room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C.&nbsp;Use dedicated equipment in the client\u2019s room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D.&nbsp;Avoid taking unnecessary equipment into the client\u2019s room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E.\u00a0Restrict visitors from seeing the client<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answers_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_are%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answers to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question are&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A.\u00a0Place a personal protective equipment (PPE) cart outside the client\u2019s door<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Many organizations will place a dedicated PPE cart outside the client\u2019s room so all necessary PPE is readily available in the event they need to enter the client&#8217;s room in a hurry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B.\u00a0Place proper infection control signage outside the client\u2019s room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>The nurse should place proper signage at all entry points of a client&#8217;s room. This is important because it makes staff and visitors aware of the precautions so they can apply the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C.\u00a0Use dedicated equipment in the client\u2019s room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Clients on transmission-based precautions typically have dedicated equipment in their room for use, like a disposable stethoscope or blood pressure cuff, to prevent the transmission of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D.\u00a0Avoid taking unnecessary equipment into the client\u2019s room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Because items become \u201ccontaminated\u201d in a client\u2019s room who is on transmission-based precautions, the nurse should be sure to avoid taking in unnecessary equipment that cannot be easily sterilized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Takeaway\"><\/span>Major Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/transmission-based-precautions-gown-gloves-1.png\" alt=\"A caregiver with a slight smile standing with hands up and in PPE.\" class=\"wp-image-4669\" style=\"width:318px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/transmission-based-precautions-gown-gloves-1.png 400w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/transmission-based-precautions-gown-gloves-1.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/transmission-based-precautions-gown-gloves-1.png?resize=300,300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whenever a nurse is caring for a client who&#8217;s placed on transmission-based precautions, they should follow the organization\u2019s policies to place proper signage at all entry points of the client&#8217;s room. This is important because it makes staff and visitors aware of the precautions so they can apply the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering the room. Also, many organizations will place a dedicated PPE cart outside the client\u2019s room, so all necessary PPE is readily available in the instance they may be needed to enter a client&#8217;s room in a hurry. It may also be the nurse\u2019s responsibility to check that the cart is adequately stocked. Also, clients on transmission-based precautions can have dedicated equipment in their room for use, like a disposable stethoscope or blood pressure cuff, so the nurse should be sure to avoid taking in unnecessary equipment that cannot be easily sterilized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanation\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">E.&nbsp;<strong>Restrict visitors from seeing the client<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong>&nbsp;Visitors do not need to be restricted from seeing a client in contact isolation. Instead, visitors should be educated on the type of precautions needed and to perform hand hygiene before entering and after exiting the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Blog_Display_Ads_MOBILE3_2023.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Blog_Display_Ads_MOBILE3_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Blog_Display_Ads_MOBILE3_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Want more NCLEX\u00ae-style practice questions? Try Osmosis by Elsevier today! 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