Safety and Infection Control Exam with
answers
A registered nurse (RN) is watching as a new licensed practical nurse (LPN)
suctions a client with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS). Which of the following protective devices worn by the LPN would
cause the RN to determine that the LPN was performing the procedure safely? -
....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔C Gloves, gown, and face shield.
A nurse is performing sterile wound irrigation for an assigned client. A nursing
assistant enters the client's room and tells the nurse that a physician has
telephoned and has asked to speak to the nurse. What is the appropriate action
by the nurse? - ....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔D Asking the nursing
assistant to obtain a telephone number from the physician so that the nurse
may return the call after the wound irrigation is complete
Which of these interventions does a nurse manager, reviewing infection
control interventions with the nursing staff, tell the staff will reduce reservoirs
of infection? Select all that apply. - ....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔A
Keeping bedside table surfaces clean and dry
C Changing dressings that become wet or soiled
E Using soap and water to remove drainage, dried secretions, or excess
perspiration from a client's skin
F Emptying urinary drainage systems (Foley catheter drainage) on each shift
unless prescribed otherwise by a physician
,Which of the following actions are means of maintaining medical asepsis to
reduce and prevent the spread of microorganisms? Select all that apply. - ....🔰
VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔A Practicing hand hygiene
E Routinely cleaning the hospital environment
F Wearing clean gloves to prevent direct contact with blood or body fluids
Which of the following statements reflect the principles of sterile technique?
Select all that apply. - ....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔A The edge of a sterile
field and a border 1 inch inward is unsterile.
B If a package is not labeled as sterile, it should be considered unsterile.
C Sterile objects that come in contact with unsterile objects are to be
considered contaminated.
F Items in a sterile package must be used immediately once the package has
been opened; otherwise they are considered contaminated.
A home care nurse is visiting an older client who has been recovering from a
mild brain attack (stroke) affecting her left side. The client lives alone but
receives regular assistance from her daughter and son, who both live within 10
miles. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess the
client's safety risk? Select all that apply. - ....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔A
Assessing the client's visual acuity
B Observing the client's gait and posture
C Evaluating the client's muscle strength
D Looking for any hazards in the home environment
In which of the following situations would the nurse use this type of restraint
(mitten restraint)? Select all that apply. - ....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔D
To prevent dislodgment of an intravenous line
, F To prevent the use of the hands while allowing free arm movement
A nurse is discussing accident prevention with the family of an older client
who is being discharged from the hospital after hip surgery. Which items in the
home increase the client's risk for injury? Select all that apply. - ....🔰
VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔C Cooking equipment such as a stove
E Common household objects such as doormats
Wrist restraints have been prescribed for a client who is constantly pulling at
his gastrostomy tube. Which of the following findings does the nurse,
developing a care plan, recognize as unexpected outcomes related to the use of
restraints? Select all that apply. - ....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔A The
client is agitated.
B The skin under the restraint is red.
C The client's left hand is pale and cold.
F The client slips his hand from its restraint and pulls at his gastrostomy tube.
The nurse plans to wear this protective mask (standard mask) when caring for
clients with certain disorders. What are these disorders? Select all that apply.
- ....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔D Pharyngeal diphtheria
E Streptococcal pharyngitis
F Meningococcal pneumonia
A nurse is reading the history and physical examination findings of an older
client who has just been admitted to the hospital. Which findings documented
in the history indicate an increased risk for accidents? Select all that apply.
- ....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔A The client's range of motion is limited.
B Transmission of hot impulses is delayed.
answers
A registered nurse (RN) is watching as a new licensed practical nurse (LPN)
suctions a client with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS). Which of the following protective devices worn by the LPN would
cause the RN to determine that the LPN was performing the procedure safely? -
....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔C Gloves, gown, and face shield.
A nurse is performing sterile wound irrigation for an assigned client. A nursing
assistant enters the client's room and tells the nurse that a physician has
telephoned and has asked to speak to the nurse. What is the appropriate action
by the nurse? - ....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔D Asking the nursing
assistant to obtain a telephone number from the physician so that the nurse
may return the call after the wound irrigation is complete
Which of these interventions does a nurse manager, reviewing infection
control interventions with the nursing staff, tell the staff will reduce reservoirs
of infection? Select all that apply. - ....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔A
Keeping bedside table surfaces clean and dry
C Changing dressings that become wet or soiled
E Using soap and water to remove drainage, dried secretions, or excess
perspiration from a client's skin
F Emptying urinary drainage systems (Foley catheter drainage) on each shift
unless prescribed otherwise by a physician
,Which of the following actions are means of maintaining medical asepsis to
reduce and prevent the spread of microorganisms? Select all that apply. - ....🔰
VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔A Practicing hand hygiene
E Routinely cleaning the hospital environment
F Wearing clean gloves to prevent direct contact with blood or body fluids
Which of the following statements reflect the principles of sterile technique?
Select all that apply. - ....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔A The edge of a sterile
field and a border 1 inch inward is unsterile.
B If a package is not labeled as sterile, it should be considered unsterile.
C Sterile objects that come in contact with unsterile objects are to be
considered contaminated.
F Items in a sterile package must be used immediately once the package has
been opened; otherwise they are considered contaminated.
A home care nurse is visiting an older client who has been recovering from a
mild brain attack (stroke) affecting her left side. The client lives alone but
receives regular assistance from her daughter and son, who both live within 10
miles. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess the
client's safety risk? Select all that apply. - ....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔A
Assessing the client's visual acuity
B Observing the client's gait and posture
C Evaluating the client's muscle strength
D Looking for any hazards in the home environment
In which of the following situations would the nurse use this type of restraint
(mitten restraint)? Select all that apply. - ....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔D
To prevent dislodgment of an intravenous line
, F To prevent the use of the hands while allowing free arm movement
A nurse is discussing accident prevention with the family of an older client
who is being discharged from the hospital after hip surgery. Which items in the
home increase the client's risk for injury? Select all that apply. - ....🔰
VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔C Cooking equipment such as a stove
E Common household objects such as doormats
Wrist restraints have been prescribed for a client who is constantly pulling at
his gastrostomy tube. Which of the following findings does the nurse,
developing a care plan, recognize as unexpected outcomes related to the use of
restraints? Select all that apply. - ....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔A The
client is agitated.
B The skin under the restraint is red.
C The client's left hand is pale and cold.
F The client slips his hand from its restraint and pulls at his gastrostomy tube.
The nurse plans to wear this protective mask (standard mask) when caring for
clients with certain disorders. What are these disorders? Select all that apply.
- ....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔D Pharyngeal diphtheria
E Streptococcal pharyngitis
F Meningococcal pneumonia
A nurse is reading the history and physical examination findings of an older
client who has just been admitted to the hospital. Which findings documented
in the history indicate an increased risk for accidents? Select all that apply.
- ....🔰VERIFIED ANSWERS.... ✔✔A The client's range of motion is limited.
B Transmission of hot impulses is delayed.
