Question 1

The patient is admitted with mumps.The nurse knows that she will have to:

Accepted Answer

A) put the patient in a private room. 
B) place the patient on standard precautions. 
C) wear a mask when closer than 3 feet to the patient. 
D) place the patient on contact precautions. 
A) put the patient in a private room. 
B) place the patient on standard precautions. 
C) wear a mask when closer than 3 feet to the patient. 
D) place the patient on contact precautions. C

Question 2

What should the nurse do to break the chain of infection at the reservoir level?

Accepted Answer

A) Change a soiled dressing. 
B) Keep drainage systems intact. 
C) Cover the nose and mouth when sneezing. 
D) Avoid contact of the uniform with soiled items. 
A) Change a soiled dressing. 
B) Keep drainage systems intact. 
C) Cover the nose and mouth when sneezing. 
D) Avoid contact of the uniform with soiled items. A

Question 3

Before entering the room of a patient on isolation where all protective barriers are required,the nurse first puts on the:

Accepted Answer

A) gown. 
B) gloves. 
C) eyewear. 
D) mask/respirator. 
A) gown. 
B) gloves. 
C) eyewear. 
D) mask/respirator. A

Question 4

Handwashing with soap and water is:

Accepted Answer

A) the most effective way to reduce the number of bacteria on the nurse's hands. 
B) more effective than alcohol-based products for washing hands. 
C) necessary for hand hygiene if hands are visibly soiled. 
D) not necessary if the nurse wears artificial nails. 
A) the most effective way to reduce the number of bacteria on the nurse's hands. 
B) more effective than alcohol-based products for washing hands. 
C) necessary for hand hygiene if hands are visibly soiled. 
D) not necessary if the nurse wears artificial nails.

Question 5

________________ is the absence of pathogenic (disease-producing)microorganisms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________ is the absence of pathogenic (disease-producing)microorganisms....

Question 6

OSHA and CDC guidelines require health care workers who care for suspected or confirmed TB patients to wear special ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of OSHA and CDC guidelines require health care...

Question 7

Droplet precautions will be instituted for the patient admitted to the infectious disease unit with:

Accepted Answer

A) streptococcal pharyngitis. 
B) herpes simplex. 
C) pulmonary TB. 
D) measles. 
A) streptococcal pharyngitis. 
B) herpes simplex. 
C) pulmonary TB. 
D) measles.

Question 8

The patient has been hospitalized for several days and has received multiple intravenous antibiotic medications.This morning,the patient had three episodes of severe,foul-smelling diarrhea.The nurse should institute:

Accepted Answer

A) contact precautions. 
B) standard precautions only. 
C) airborne precautions. 
D) droplet precautions. 
A) contact precautions. 
B) standard precautions only. 
C) airborne precautions. 
D) droplet precautions.

Question 9

The nurse has a "scratchy throat" and has been sniffling for 2 days.While at work,she wears a protective mask when coming into contact with her patients.She does this in an attempt to protect them from a __________________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The primary strategies for prevention of infection transmission with regard to contact with blood,body fluids,nonintact skin,and mucous membranes are known as ______________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

The nurse understands that the priority nursing action needed when medical asepsis is used includes:

Accepted Answer

A) handwashing. 
B) surgical procedures. 
C) autoclaving of instruments. 
D) sterilization of equipment. 
A) handwashing. 
B) surgical procedures. 
C) autoclaving of instruments. 
D) sterilization of equipment.

Question 12

Which of the following measures is appropriate when a nurse is washing his or her hands?

Accepted Answer

A) Use very hot water. 
B) Leave rings and watches in place. 
C) Lather for at least 15 to 20 seconds. 
D) Keep the fingers and hands up and the elbows down. 
A) Use very hot water. 
B) Leave rings and watches in place. 
C) Lather for at least 15 to 20 seconds. 
D) Keep the fingers and hands up and the elbows down.

Question 13

An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement for the patient on isolation precautions is to:

Accepted Answer

A) double-bag all disposable items and linens. 
B) put another gown over the one worn if it has become wet. 
C) place specimen containers in plastic bags for transport. 
D) hand items to be reused directly to a nurse standing outside the room. 
A) double-bag all disposable items and linens. 
B) put another gown over the one worn if it has become wet. 
C) place specimen containers in plastic bags for transport. 
D) hand items to be reused directly to a nurse standing outside the room.

Question 14

The nurse is applying for a position at a local hospital.As part of the employment criteria,she will be required to be assessed for TB exposure.She should be prepared for the ___________ blood test to be scheduled.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The nurse shows an understanding of the psychological implications for a patient on isolation when planning care to control the risk for:

Accepted Answer

A) denial. 
B) aggression. 
C) regression. 
D) isolation. 
E) depression. 
A) denial. 
B) aggression. 
C) regression. 
D) isolation. 
E) depression.

Question 16

The nurse is preparing to provide care for the patient.Before making patient contact,she washes her hands.This practice is known as __________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse is preparing to provide care...

Question 17

If hands are not visibly soiled,the nurse may use an alcohol-based hand rub in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A) Before having direct contact with patients 
B) After contact with a patient's intact skin 
C) After contact with body fluids or excretions 
D) After removing gloves 
A) Before having direct contact with patients 
B) After contact with a patient's intact skin 
C) After contact with body fluids or excretions 
D) After removing gloves

Question 18

When caring for patients,the nurse understands that the single most important technique to prevent and control the transmission of infection is:

Accepted Answer

A) hand hygiene. 
B) the use of disposable gloves. 
C) the use of isolation precautions. 
D) sterilization of equipment. 
A) hand hygiene. 
B) the use of disposable gloves. 
C) the use of isolation precautions. 
D) sterilization of equipment.

Question 19

_______________,also known as sterile technique,includes procedures used to eliminate all microorganisms from an area.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________,also known as sterile technique,includes procedures used...

Question 20

For an infection to take place,which of the following must be present?

Accepted Answer

A) Pathogen and reservoir 
B) Portals of exit and entry 
C) Mode of transmission 
D) Susceptible host 
A) Pathogen and reservoir 
B) Portals of exit and entry 
C) Mode of transmission 
D) Susceptible host

Exam 9: Medical Asepsis

The patient is admitted with mumps.The nurse knows that she will have to:

What should the nurse do to break the chain of infection at the reservoir level?

Before entering the room of a patient on isolation where all protective barriers are required,the nurse first puts on the:

Handwashing with soap and water is:

________________ is the absence of pathogenic (disease-producing)microorganisms.

OSHA and CDC guidelines require health care workers who care for suspected or confirmed TB patients to wear special ________________.

Droplet precautions will be instituted for the patient admitted to the infectious disease unit with:

The patient has been hospitalized for several days and has received multiple intravenous antibiotic medications.This morning,the patient had three episodes of severe,foul-smelling diarrhea.The nurse should institute:

The nurse has a "scratchy throat" and has been sniffling for 2 days.While at work,she wears a protective mask when coming into contact with her patients.She does this in an attempt to protect them from a __________________.

The primary strategies for prevention of infection transmission with regard to contact with blood,body fluids,nonintact skin,and mucous membranes are known as ______________.

The nurse understands that the priority nursing action needed when medical asepsis is used includes:

Which of the following measures is appropriate when a nurse is washing his or her hands?

An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement for the patient on isolation precautions is to:

The nurse is applying for a position at a local hospital.As part of the employment criteria,she will be required to be assessed for TB exposure.She should be prepared for the ___________ blood test to be scheduled.

The nurse shows an understanding of the psychological implications for a patient on isolation when planning care to control the risk for:

The nurse is preparing to provide care for the patient.Before making patient contact,she washes her hands.This practice is known as __________________.

If hands are not visibly soiled,the nurse may use an alcohol-based hand rub in which of the following situations?

When caring for patients,the nurse understands that the single most important technique to prevent and control the transmission of infection is:

_______________,also known as sterile technique,includes procedures used to eliminate all microorganisms from an area.

For an infection to take place,which of the following must be present?

Using Evidence in Practice

Admitting, transfer, and Discharge

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Sterile Technique

Safe Patient Handling, transfer, and Positioning

Exercise Mobility

Support Surfaces and Special Beds

Patient Safety

Disaster Preparedness

Pain Management

Palliative Care

Personal Hygiene and Bed Making

Care of the Eye and Ear

Safe Medication Preparation

Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Administration of Parenteral Medications

Oxygen Therapy

Performing Chest Physiotherapy

Airway Management

Cardiac Care

Closed Chest Drainage Systems

Emergency Measure for Life Support

Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy

Blood Therapy

Oral Nutrition

Enteral Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

Ostomy Care

Preoperative and Postoperative Care

Intraoperative Care

Pressure Injury Prevention and Care

Wound Care and Irrigations

Dressings,bandages,and Binders

Therapeutic Use of Heat and Cold

Home Care Safety

Home Care Teaching

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