Infection Control Exam 1 Questions And Answers

Infection Control Exam 1 Questions And Answers What should the nurse immediately do if she is struck by a used needle? - ANS 1.Properly dispose of the needle, remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept What is the order for putting on personal protective gear? - ANS *REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN ON MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves How would you take off Personal protective gear? - ANS 1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask What should you wear when taking a pt's VS? - ANS Nothing unless the pt is in isolation What should you wear when drawing blood - ANS Gloves What is worn when suctioning? - ANS Gloves, Goggles and a face shield What should you wear if blood is spurting? - ANS Gloves, gown, goggles and mask EVERYTHING WHen should you use standard percautions - ANS BLOOD ALL BODY FLUIDS NON INTACT SKIN MUCOUS MEMBRANES When dealing w/ a Droplet precautions pt they require - ANS A private room but the door can remain open Use standard precautions but a wear a MASK WHEN YOUR W/IN 3FT OF THE PT *SPIT ZONE When should you use Airborne Precautions - ANS MY CHICKEN HEZ TB Measles(RUBEOLA)