NURS 107 Exam 1- Chapters 10, 17, 22 Questions and Answers Solved Correctly
What causes Lyme disease? - Answers Rickettsiae (fleas, ticks, mites, lice), specifically ticks infected with
bacteria B burgdorferi
What are the benefits of alcohol-based hand rubs? - Answers Take less time, more accessible, increases
compliance, provides convenience, PROVIDES THE FASTEST AND GREATEST REDUCTION IN MICROBIAL
COUNTS ON THE SKIN
When should hand hygiene be performed? - Answers When hands are visibly dirty, in between patients,
after the bathroom, soiled with blood or bodily fluids, when exposed to potential spore-forming
pathogens, etc.
Define and know the 'Chain of Infection' components. - Answers - an infectious agent
- a reservoir for growth and reproduction
- an exit route from the reservoir
- a means of transmission
- a portal of entry
- a suscetible host
Define and know respiratory etiquette, what type of PPE may be worn to protect the patient and nurse?
- Answers Cover mouth and nose with tissue, upper sleeve or elbow when coughing or sneezing
- face protection such as masks can be worn to protect BOTH the patient and the nurse
Know and define surgical asepsis. - Answers - used to prevent the spread of infections (with gloves and
PPE)
- includes measures that render the supplies and equipment totally free of microorganisms
Sterile techniques include practices that avoid contaminating microbe-free items
- physical and chemical sterilization practices can achieve surgical asepsis
-once equipment and areas are free of microorganisms, they remain in that state if contamination is
prevented
- sterility preserved = touching one sterile item with another that is sterile
- once a sterile item touches something that is not sterile, it is considered contaminated
- any partially unwrapped sterile package is considered contaminated
, Define healthcare acquired infections. What population is at higher risk? What are common sources of
infection? - Answers Healthcare-associated infections are infections acquired while a person is recieving
care in a health care agency
- elderly at a higher risk
- tubes are common sources of infections (catheters, NG tubes, rectal tubes, central lines, IVs)
What is the purpose of a provider prescribing broad spectrum antibiotics?* - Answers Broad spectrum
antibiotics are active against a large amount of bacteria, they can be used if treatment needs to begin
before the pathogen is identified or is multi-pathogenic organisms are involved/if resistance to a specific
drug is identified
What is the purpose of bathing? - Answers The purpose of bathing is to eliminate body odor and reduce
the potential for infection
- cleansing agents such as soap and water help to remove sweat, oil, dirt and microorganisms from the
skin
What are safety precautions the nurse should keep in mind when bathing a patient?* - Answers Use
safety aids such as rails, keeping patient covered, being sure to dry patients completely, ensuring they
don't slip, be gentle
Define gingivitis. - Answers Gingivitis is defined as bleeding gums
- tartar leads to gingivitis while gum inflammation may cause periodontal disease
Know how wearing contacts without proper cleaning can lead to eye infections.* - Answers Regardless
of the type of contact lenses worn, proper care and cleaning are critical to prevent eye infections and
trauma
- be sure to remove eye contact lenses when necessary
- if proper hygiene cant be kept up with, must revert to glasses
*
Know the purpose of a partial bath for a patient. - Answers - partial baths are performed to keep the
patient clean and relax the patient
What causes Lyme disease? - Answers Rickettsiae (fleas, ticks, mites, lice), specifically ticks infected with
bacteria B burgdorferi
What are the benefits of alcohol-based hand rubs? - Answers Take less time, more accessible, increases
compliance, provides convenience, PROVIDES THE FASTEST AND GREATEST REDUCTION IN MICROBIAL
COUNTS ON THE SKIN
When should hand hygiene be performed? - Answers When hands are visibly dirty, in between patients,
after the bathroom, soiled with blood or bodily fluids, when exposed to potential spore-forming
pathogens, etc.
Define and know the 'Chain of Infection' components. - Answers - an infectious agent
- a reservoir for growth and reproduction
- an exit route from the reservoir
- a means of transmission
- a portal of entry
- a suscetible host
Define and know respiratory etiquette, what type of PPE may be worn to protect the patient and nurse?
- Answers Cover mouth and nose with tissue, upper sleeve or elbow when coughing or sneezing
- face protection such as masks can be worn to protect BOTH the patient and the nurse
Know and define surgical asepsis. - Answers - used to prevent the spread of infections (with gloves and
PPE)
- includes measures that render the supplies and equipment totally free of microorganisms
Sterile techniques include practices that avoid contaminating microbe-free items
- physical and chemical sterilization practices can achieve surgical asepsis
-once equipment and areas are free of microorganisms, they remain in that state if contamination is
prevented
- sterility preserved = touching one sterile item with another that is sterile
- once a sterile item touches something that is not sterile, it is considered contaminated
- any partially unwrapped sterile package is considered contaminated
, Define healthcare acquired infections. What population is at higher risk? What are common sources of
infection? - Answers Healthcare-associated infections are infections acquired while a person is recieving
care in a health care agency
- elderly at a higher risk
- tubes are common sources of infections (catheters, NG tubes, rectal tubes, central lines, IVs)
What is the purpose of a provider prescribing broad spectrum antibiotics?* - Answers Broad spectrum
antibiotics are active against a large amount of bacteria, they can be used if treatment needs to begin
before the pathogen is identified or is multi-pathogenic organisms are involved/if resistance to a specific
drug is identified
What is the purpose of bathing? - Answers The purpose of bathing is to eliminate body odor and reduce
the potential for infection
- cleansing agents such as soap and water help to remove sweat, oil, dirt and microorganisms from the
skin
What are safety precautions the nurse should keep in mind when bathing a patient?* - Answers Use
safety aids such as rails, keeping patient covered, being sure to dry patients completely, ensuring they
don't slip, be gentle
Define gingivitis. - Answers Gingivitis is defined as bleeding gums
- tartar leads to gingivitis while gum inflammation may cause periodontal disease
Know how wearing contacts without proper cleaning can lead to eye infections.* - Answers Regardless
of the type of contact lenses worn, proper care and cleaning are critical to prevent eye infections and
trauma
- be sure to remove eye contact lenses when necessary
- if proper hygiene cant be kept up with, must revert to glasses
*
Know the purpose of a partial bath for a patient. - Answers - partial baths are performed to keep the
patient clean and relax the patient
