Question 1

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

medical asepsis
Medical asepsis, or clean technique, includes procedures used to reduce the number, and prevent the spread, of microorganisms.Hand hygiene, barrier techniques, and routine environmental cleaning are examples of medical asepsis.

Question 2

If hands are not visibly soiled, the nurse may use an alcohol-based hand rub in which of the following situations? (Select all that apply.)

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 
E) None of above 
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 
E) None of above A, B, C, D

Question 3

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. A

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

Surgical asepsis
Surgical asep

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

respirators
OSHA and CDC guidelines requ

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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

health care-acquired infection (HAI)
Hea

Question 12

The patient is admitted to the pediatric unit with severe pertussis.The nurse explains to the parents and the child that the patient will be treated with the use of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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.

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

QuantiFERON-TB Gold test (QFT-G)
The CDC

Question 15

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

standard precautions
Standard precaution

Question 16

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.

Question 17

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.

Question 18

For an infection to take place, which of the following must be present? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Pathogen and reservoir 
B) Portals of exit and entry 
C) Mode of transmission 
D) Susceptible host 
E) None of above 
A) Pathogen and reservoir 
B) Portals of exit and entry 
C) Mode of transmission 
D) Susceptible host 
E) None of above

Question 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

Asepsis
Asepsis is t

Exam 7: Medical Asepsis

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? (Select all that apply.)

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

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

Handwashing with soap and water is:

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

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

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

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

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

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 patient is admitted to the pediatric unit with severe pertussis.The nurse explains to the parents and the child that the patient will be treated with the use of:

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

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

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

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

For an infection to take place, which of the following must be present? (Select all that apply.)

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

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

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Documentation and Informatics

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Sterile Technique

Safe Patient Handling, Transfer, and Positioning

Exercise and Ambulation

Orthopedic Measures

Support Surfaces and Special Beds

Safety and Quality Improvement

Disaster Preparedness

Pain Assessment and Basic Comfort Measures

Palliative Care

Personal Hygiene and Bed Making

Pressure Ulcer Care

Care of the Eye and Ear

Safe Medication Preparation

Oral and Topical Medications

Parenteral Medications

Oxygen Therapy

Performing Chest Physiotherapy

Airway Management

Closed Chest Drainage Systems

Emergency Measures for Life Support

Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy

Blood Transfusions

Oral Nutrition

Enteral Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

Ostomy Care

Preoperative and Postoperative Care

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Dressings, Bandages, and Binders

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