Exam 8: Nursing Care of Patients With Infections

The nurse is teaching a nursing student about infection. Which is an example of a reservoir of infection?

The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about infection control. What information from the following list should the nurse recommend including about methods that are effective in destroying bacterial spores?

The nurse is preparing to administer metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg in 100 mL of normal saline to run over 1 hour intravenously to a patient with an infection. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion pump? Enter the numeral only.

The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patients are at high risk for infection? (Select all that apply.)

For which patient would the nurse wash her hands with soap and water instead of using an alcohol-based hand rub?

The nurse is reviewing orders for a patient with an infection. Which order should the nurse implement last?

The school nurse is planning to teach a group of school-age children on cough etiquette. What should the nurse emphasize with these students?

The nurse is reviewing orders for a newly admitted patient. Which laboratory test can the nurse expect to be ordered for a patient to rule out a systematic infection?

A patient learns that a serum antibody test is positive. What should the nurse explain to the patient about this test result?

The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient does the nurse identify at highest risk for developing an infection?

A patient requires care that might cause the splattering of body secretions. Which item should the nurse wear when caring for this patient?

A patient develops a hospital-acquired surgical wound infection. Which organism should the nurse recognize as being the most likely cause of this infection?

The nurse is caring for a patient with herpes simplex. Which statement related to disease transmission should the nurse include in the patient's discharge teaching?

The nurse observes a patient being transported through the hall wearing a mask. For which medical diagnosis should the nurse suspect the patient is receiving care?

A patient is being admitted for treatment of a viral infection. Which diseases should the nurse recognize as being caused by a virus? (Select all that apply.)

A patient asks a nurse to explain the difference between the Ebola virus versus the Zika virus. Which response by the nurse is accurate?

The nurse is assisting with the development of an educational program to reduce the incidence of infectious diseases in a community. What topics should the nurse suggest be included in this program? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students how to wash their hands correctly. Place in order, from 1 to 5, the correct steps for handwashing. ___ A) Rub hands together for 20 seconds. ___ B) Use the paper towel to turn on the faucet. ___ C) Rinse hands together with fingertips pointed downward. ___ D) Dry hands with disposable paper towel. ___ E) Wet hands with warm water, soap, and lather.

The nurse has contributed to a staff education program about the principles for the first tier of standard precautions. Which statement by a nursing assistant indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is participating in planning care for a patient with mononucleosis. Which action should the nurse recommend to promote recovery?