NUR 242 Exam #2 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

NUR 242 Exam #2 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse discovers a patient on the floor. The patient states that he fell out of bed. The nurse assesses the patient and finds no apparent changes in the previous assessment. The nurse assists the patient back to bed. Which action should the nurse take next? -notify the health care provider -do nothing, no harm has occurred -notify the family -complete an incident report - -notify the health care provider The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient will the nurse see first? -A patient with Hepatitis B in standard precautions -A patient with Clostridium difficile in droplet precautions -A patient with tuberculosis in airborne precautions -A patient with a lung transplant in protective environment precautions - -A patient with a lung transplant in protective environment precautions The nurse is caring for a patient on contact precautions. Which action will be most appropriate to prevent the spread of disease? -place the patient in a room with negative airflow -transport the patient safely and quickly when going to the radiology department -wear a gown, gloves, face mask, and goggles for interactions with the patient -use a dedicated blood pressure cuff that stays in the room and is used for that patient only - -use a dedicated blood pressure cuff that stays in the room and is used for that patient only The nurse is caring for a patient who becomes nauseated and vomits without warning. The nurse has contaminated hands. Which action is best for the nurse to take next? -wash hands with an antimicrobial soap and water -clean hands with wipes from the bedside table -wipe hands with a dry paper towel -use alcohol-based gel on hands - -wash hands with an antimicrobial soap and water The nurse is caring for a patient who has a bloodborne pathogen. The nurse splashes blood above the glove to intact skin while discontinuing an IV catheter. Which step will the nurse take next? -use an alcohol swab to remove the blood and continue the care -immediately wash the site with soap and running water and seek guidance from the manager -nothing is required because the skin is intact