Exam 5: Infection Control

The nurse is screening a patient for latex allergy.Which factors should she consider that place the patient at a higher risk for latex allergies? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse assists the healthcare provider during the insertion of a central venous catheter.Which is the most effective intervention for the nurse to implement to prevent patient infection?

The nurse cared for a patient diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB)3 days ago.Which of the following actions should the nurse implement in response to the potential exposure?

The nurse is orientating a nursing assistant and is discussing handwashing principles.Which statement from the nursing assistant indicates a good understanding of those principles?

The nurse is caring for a patient with C.diff.What type of precautions should she use?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is 4 years old and in isolation.Which approach should the nurse implement to reduce the patient's anxiety?

The nurse is getting ready to provide a sterile dressing change.Which nursing action is consistent with principles used to prepare a sterile field?

The patient is in isolation in a negative-pressure room for active tuberculosis.He coughs and spews large amounts of blood-tinged sputum but is too weak to cover his mouth and nose with a tissue.Which is the most important intervention for the nurse to implement for self-protection while providing nursing care?

A patient is in isolation in a negative-pressure room for tuberculosis,and the nurse notes that the respirator mask is damaged slightly.What is the initial action that the nurse should take?