Client Needs- Infection Control and Safety Exam Quizzes & Ans..

Client Needs- Infection Control and Safety Exam Quizzes & Ans.. A postpartum nurse is reviewing principles related to automobile infant restraint systems with the parents of a newborn who is to be discharged in the morning. What information should be included in the teaching session? Select all that apply. Use a forward-facing infant car seat. 2 Secure the infant seat so that it faces the rear. 3 Position the seat between the driver's and passenger's seats in the front seat. 4 Follow the manufacturer's directions to secure the infant seat in the back seat. 5 Be sure to follow weight guidelines set forth in the manufacturer's instructions Secure the infant seat so that it faces the rear. Follow the manufacturer's directions to secure the infant seat in the back seat. Be sure to follow weight guidelines set forth in the manufacturer's instructions Which conditions are given a green tag according to triage disaster tag system? Select all that apply. Strains Correct 2 Abrasions 3 Open fractures 4 Airway obstruction 5 High cervical spinal cord injury strains abrasions A client is admitted to the coronary care unit with atrial fibrillation and a rapid ventricular response. The nurse prepares for cardioversion. What nursing action is essential to prevent the potential danger of inducing ventricular fibrillation during cardioversion? 1 Energy level is set at its maximum level. 2 Synchronizer switch is in the "on" position. 3 Skin electrodes are applied after the T wave. 4 Alarm system of the cardiac monitor is functioning simultaneously Correct 2 Synchronizer switch is in the "on" position Why is a Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection particularly troublesome for a female client? 1 The medication is expensive. 2 It is difficult to treat with antibiotics. 3 Symptoms are often overlooked. 4 Treatment has many adverse effects. Symptoms are often overlooked. A client newly diagnosed with tuberculosis has a productive cough. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention to teach the client? 1 Exercise daily 2 Use disposable tissues 3 Avoid foods high in sodium 4 Monitor blood pressure weekly Use disposable tissues An older adult comes for an annual physical and tells the nurse, "I had three respiratory infections last year. How can I prevent this from happening again?" What is the nurse's best response? 1 "Stay away from preschool and school-aged children." 2 "Avoid putting your hands near your nose and mouth." 3 "Wear a sweater under your coat when going outside in cold weather." 4 "Take an aspirin when you think you may be coming down with a cold." Correct 2 "Avoid putting your hands near your nose and mouth. Which instruction should the nurse provide the client who is concerned about contracting amebic dysentery during foreign travel? 1 Apply insect repellent. 2 Drink only bottled water. 3 Avoid drinking pasteurized milk. 4 Obtain vaccine prior to foreign travel. Correct 2 Drink only bottled water. A child with a diagnosis of tuberculosis is admitted to the pediatric unit. Which location should the nurse select as the best placement for the child? 1 Private room 2 Isolation room 3 Four-bed room 4 Semiprivate room Isolation room An older client with diarrhea is admitted to the hospital from a nursing home. A stool specimen confirms a diagnosis of a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. The daughter of the client asks why her mother has been placed in a room with another client who is on isolation. How should the nurse respond? 1 "The other person's infection is not contagious." 2 "This is the usual practice when antibiotic therapy is started." 3 "It is safe to place people with the same infection in one room." 4 "As soon as a private room becomes available we will move her. It is safe to place people with the same infection in one room." A newly hired nurse during orientation is approached by a surveyor from the department of health. The surveyor asks the nurse about the best way to prevent the spread of infection. What is the most appropriate nursing response? 1 "Let me get my preceptor." 2 "Wash your hands before and after any client care." 3 "Clean all instruments and work surfaces with an approved disinfectant." 4 "Ensure proper disposal of all items contaminated with blood or body fluids. "Wash your hands before and after any client care." Which plant, if ingested by a toddler-age client, would necessitate further action by the nurse? 1 Lily 2 Rose 3 Coleus 4 Begonia Correct 1 Lily The nurse is examining four bomb blast victims in an emergency department. Which client should receive care first? Correct 1. Clients with red disaster triage tag Incorrect 2. Clients with yellow disaster triage tag Incorrect 3. Clients with green disaster triage tag Incorrect 4. Clients with black disaster triage tag green tag Which pregnancy safety category shows a proven risk of fetal harm, but potential benefits of use during pregnancy may be acceptable despite its risks? 1 Category A Category C Category D 4 Category X Category D Which would the nurse describe as an example of an internal disaster? 1 Tornado 2 Hurricanes Fire or explosion 4 Terrorism attacks Fire or explosion A nurse teaches the mother of a child with a pinworm infestation how pinworms are transmitted. Which statement indicates that the teaching has been effective? 1 "I need to make sure the cat stays off her bed at night." 2 "I'll have to reinforce her hand washing habits, especially before she handles food." 3 "I need to be sure to disinfect the toilet seat after she has a bowel movement for the next few days." 4 "I'll report to the school nurse that the school's dirty toilet seats caused my child to get pinworms." Correct 2 "I'll have to reinforce her hand washing habits, especially before she handles food." Which emergency medical system (EMS) first responders can perform triage during mass casualty incidents? Select all that apply. Correct 1 Paramedics 2 Unlicensed assistive personnel Correct 3 Nurses appointed to a field team A physician who survives the incident 5 Community response team members Paramedics Nurses appointed to a field team Which toddler-age client has reached a height in which it is no longer safe to sleep in a crib? 1 26 inches 2 28 inches 3 33 inches 36 inches 36 inches or 3 feet no longer safe to sleep in crib A nurse is teaching a parent how to prevent accidents while caring for a 6-month-old infant. What ability should be emphasized with regard to the infant's motor development? 1 Sits up 2