Exam 76: Infection Prevention and Control

The nurse is caring for a patient on the medical-surgical unit.The nurse and the physician have completed an invasive procedure.What is the next step in handling the instruments used during the procedure?

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.(All answers are utilized.)

The nurse is caring for a patient who has cultured positive for Clostridium difficile.Which of the following nursing actions would be appropriate given this organism?

A female adult patient presents to the clinic with reports of a white discharge and itching in the vaginal area.During the health history,which of these questions should the nurse prioritize?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a bloodborne pathogen.The nurse splashes blood above the glove to intact skin while discontinuing an intravenous infusion.The nurse's best next step is to

The nurse is caring for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of risk for infection.Aware of the need for Standard Precautions,the nurse is careful to

Which of these interventions would take priority and should be included in a plan of care for a patient who presents with pneumonia?

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 in the endoscopy area.The nurse observes the technician performing these tasks.Which of these observations would require the nurse to intervene?

The patient has contracted a urinary tract infection while in the hospital.Which of these actions would most likely increase the risk of a patient contracting a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

The nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter.The nurse is using open gloving to don the sterile gloves.Which steps are included in this process?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has just delivered a neonate.The nurse is checking the patient for excessive vaginal drainage.It is important for the nurse to utilize _____ Precautions.

The nurse is providing an education session to an adult community group about the effects of smoking.Which of the following is the most important point to be included in the educational session?

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

Which of the following nursing actions would most increase a patient's risk for developing a health care-associated infection?

The patient and the nurse are discussing Rickettsia rickettsii-Rocky Mountain spotted fever.Which patient statement to the nurse indicates understanding regarding the mode of transmission of this disease?

The nurse is caring for an adult patient in the clinic who has been evacuated and is a victim of flooding.The patient presents with signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection.Along with needed education surrounding this diagnosis,the nurse teaches the patient about rest,exercise,eating properly,and how to utilize deep breathing and visualization.Which of these explanations would best support these nursing interventions?

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

The nurse is caring for a patient in labor and delivery.When near completing an assessment of the patient for dilatation and effacement,the electronic infusion device being used on the intravenous infusion alarms.Which of these actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take?

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?