Welcome to your Prometric Exam Mock Test Name Email Phone What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in healthcare settings? Wearing gloves for all patient interactions. Sterilizing medical equipment weekly. Performing hand hygiene before and after patient contact. None A nurse needs to dispose of a used syringe. What is the correct procedure? Recap the needle and discard it in a regular trash bin. Break the needle and dispose of it in the sharps container. Discard the entire syringe in a sharps container without recapping. None A patient is bedridden and at risk of developing pressure ulcers. What should the nurse do to prevent this complication? Reposition the patient every 2 hours. Apply lotion to all pressure points. Massage reddened areas to improve circulation. None Time's up