NURS 3270 Fundamentals - Evolve Module 2 Practice Questions and Correct Answers

A patient was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. The patient has been drinking fruit juice and has increased his intake of fluids but has failed to take his antibiotic as prescribed because it caused gastric upset. Three days later, the patient presents to the clinic with fever, malaise, nausea, and vomiting. What might you suspect? A. The patient probably has the flu. B. The patient may now have a systemic infection. C. The patient is displaying signs of a localized infection. D. The patient is experiencing an allergic response to his medication. B. The patient may now have a systemic infection. The nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. To perform this procedure, the nurse will use: A. Surgical asepsis (sterile technique). B. Medical asepsis (clean technique). C. Droplet precautions. D. Standard precautions. A. Surgical asepsis (sterile technique). The nurse is working in a busy emergency room. On entering station 1, the nurse dons a pair of clean disposable gloves. The nurse sees that the patient has a gunshot wound to the chest, and is concerned there may be splattering of infectious materials. The nurse applies goggles, a mask, and a gown. What is this called? A. Following standard precautions. B. Using medical asepsis. C. Using surgical asepsis. D. Infection control to prevent a healthcare-acquired infection. A. Following standard precautions. A nurse assists a patient with a Foley catheter to ambulate down the hall. The nurse holds the catheter bag above the level of the patient's bladder. What link in the chain of infection is the nurse breaking by doing so? A. Portal of exit. B. Portal of entry. C. Reservoir. D. Host susceptibility. B. Portal of entry.