Exam 33: Infection Control

The nurse is caring for a patient in the endoscopy area.The nurse observes the technician performing these tasks.Which of these observations would necessitate intervention by the nurse?

The nurse is observing a family member changing a dressing for a patient in the home environment.Which of these observations would indicate that the family member has a correct understanding of how to manage contaminated dressings?

A patient with diabetes presents to the clinic for a dressing change.The wound is located on the right foot and has purulent yellow drainage.Which of these interventions would be most appropriate for the nurse to provide?

The nurse is caring for a patient with leukemia and is preparing to provide fluids through a vascular access device.Which nursing intervention is priority in this procedure?

The nurse and the student nurse are caring for two patients on the medical-surgical unit.One patient is on airborne precautions,and the other is on contact precautions.The nurse explains to the student different interventions for care.What should the nurse include in teaching? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse is caring for a patient who is susceptible to infection.Which of the following nursing interventions will assist in decreasing the risk of infection?

The nurse manager is evaluating current infection control data for the intensive care unit.The nurse compares past patient data with current data to look for trends.The nurse manager examines the chain of infection for possible solutions.Arrange these items in the proper order of the chain of infection.(All answers are used. ) A)A mode of transmission. B)An infectious agent or pathogen. C)A susceptible host. D)A reservoir or source for pathogen growth. E)A portal of entry to a host. F)A portal of exit from the reservoir.

The nurse has been caring for a patient in the perioperative area for several hours.The surgical mask the nurse is wearing has become moist.The nurse's best next step is what?

The nurse is caring for a group of medical-surgical patients.Which patient is most at risk for developing an infection?

The nurse is caring for a patient with an incision.Which of the following actions would best indicate an understanding of medical and surgical asepsis?

The circulating nurse in the perioperative area is observing the surgical technologist while applying a sterile gown and gloves to care for a patient having an appendectomy.Which of the following behaviours indicate to the nurse that the procedure has been done correctly? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse is caring for a patient in the labour and delivery area.When an assessment of the patient for dilatation and effacement is nearly completed,the electronic infusion device being used on the IV infusion sounds an alarm.Which of these actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take?

The nurse is dressed and is preparing to care for a patient in the perioperative area.The nurse has scrubbed her hands and has donned a sterile gown and gloves.Which action would indicate a break in sterile technique?

Which interventions utilized by the nurse would indicate the ability to recognize the inflammatory response?

The nurse is performing hand hygiene before assisting a physician with insertion of a chest tube.While washing hands,the nurse touches the sink.What is the next action the nurse should take?

The nurse is caring for a patient with an order for routine practices.The nurse includes hand hygiene as part of the plan of care to do which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse is caring for a school-aged child who has injured his leg after a bicycle accident.To determine whether the child is experiencing a localized inflammatory response,the nurse should assess for which of these signs and symptoms?

The nurse is caring for a patient who needs a protective environment.The nurse has provided the care needed and is now leaving the room.Select the correct order for removal of the personal protective equipment and associated tasks.(All answers are used. ) A)Remove eyewear/face shield and goggles. B)Perform hand hygiene. C)Remove gloves. D)Untie gown,allow gown to fall from shoulders,and do not touch outside of gown;dispose of properly. E)Remove mask by strings;do not touch outside of mask. F)Dispose of all contaminated supplies and equipment in designated receptacles. G)Leave room and close the door.

The home health nurse is assessing a new patient.To decrease the risk of infection,which of these questions would be most appropriate to ask? (Select all that apply. )

The home health nurse is teaching a patient and family about hand hygiene in the home.The nurse is sure to emphasize washing hands at what time?