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3RD TEST Questions and Answers
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Question:
Which client would the nurse consider to be at the highest risk of developing a
nosocomial infection? A 65 year old client with an indwelling urinary catheter A 30 year
old client admitted for dehydration A 45 year old client being treated for GI bleed An 80
year old client admitted with pneumonia.
Answer:
A 65 year old client with an indwelling urinary catheter
Question:
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) is working to reduce
which healthcare-related infections? Select all that apply. Surgical site infections
Multidrug-resistant organisms HIV Ventilator associated pneumonia Community
acquired pneumonia Catheter associated UTIs.
Answer:
Catheter associated UTIs Ventilator associated pneumonia Surgical site infections
Multidrug-resistant organisms
Question:
What factors determine if a client will develop an infection?.
Answer:
Quantity of organisms, virulence of the organism, ability to survive in the host, host's
ability to fight off infection
,Question:
Which statements are accurate regarding normal flora? Select all that apply Normal
flora can synthesize vitamin K Normal flora aid in the digestive process Normal flora
can be removed by handwashing Normal flora is permanently found on the skin Normal
flora release B vitamins when they die.
Answer:
Normal flora release B vitamins when they die Normal flora can synthesize vitamin K
Normal flora aid in the digestive process
Question:
Which factors control growth of microorganisms?.
Answer:
pH, light, oxygen, temperature
Question:
The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for pneumonia and develops
clostridium difficile from the antibiotic therapy. The client is placed on contact
precautions. What interventions should the nurse perform? Select all that apply. Don a
mask prior to entering the client's room Double bag all trash and label it as
contaminated Remove PPE after leaving the client's room Provide a disposable BP cuff,
thermometer, and stethoscope Assign the client to a negative pressure room with
high-efficiency particulate air system.
Answer:
Provide a disposable BP cuff, thermometer, and stethoscope Double bag all trash and
label it as contaminated
Question:
What are considered secondary defenses?.
Answer:
Fever, phagocytosis, inflammation, complement cascade
,Question:
The nurse is working with an older adult client and designs a care plan to reduce the
risk of infection. Which nursing interventions should the nurse include? Select all that
apply. Keep the skin clean and dry Offer foods high in protein Encourage frequent rest
periods Provide sources of active immunity Place the client in a semi-private room.
Answer:
Keep the skin clean and dry Offer foods high in protein
Question:
Which interventions can the nurse include in the plan of care to reduce a client's
feeling of isolation related to being on transmission-based precautions? Select all that
apply. Allow electronics in the client's room Schedule time to spend with the client
Provide books and magazines for the client Permit the client time to sit in the day room
Instruct family members on transmission based precautions to allow visits.
Answer:
Instruct family members on transmission based precautions to allow visits Allow
electronics in the client's room Schedule time to spend with the client
Question:
The nurse enters the room of a client to perform wound care and administer
medications. When should the nurse apply clean gloves? Select all that apply. During
medication administration Prior to removing soiled dressings Before applying clean
dressings Before treating a new patient After giving the client IV medications.
Answer:
During medication administration Prior to removing soiled dressings Before applying
clean dressings Before treating a new patient
Question:
The nurse is inserting an intravenous catheter into a client. Blood drips down from the
venipuncture and lands on the nurse's arm. Which intervention should the nurse
perform first? Wash the affected area thoroughly Notify the immediate supervisor
Complete injury and incident reports Obtain baseline blood testing for HIV and
hepatitis.
Answer:
Wash the affected area
, Question:
Steps in order for handwashing:.
Answer:
Push sleeves above the wrists-Turn on water-Wet hands and all arm surfaces-Apply
soap and rub hands together-Clean under finger nails-Rinse hands-Dry hands-Turn off
water with paper towel
Question:
What is the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection?.
Answer:
Handwashing
Question:
Which description best describes a modified sterile technique? Use of sterile gloves and
supplies Use of nonsterile gloves with sterile supplies Use of clean hands and supplies
with nonsterile gloves Use of sterile gloves with nonsterile supplies.
Answer:
Use of nonsterile gloves with sterile supplies
Question:
The nurse is evaluating clients who may be candidates for patient-controlled analgesia
(PCA). In which client would PCA be contraindicated? A 30 year old with fractures from
a motor vehicle accident A 45 year old who underwent a total hysterectomy A 60 year
old who underwent a total knee replacement A 75 year old with Alzheimers who fell at
home.
Answer:
A 75 year old with Alzheimers who fell at home
Question:
In which way is pain positive?.
Answer:
Warns of bodily injury
3RD TEST Questions and Answers
Verified Solutions Latest Update
Question:
Which client would the nurse consider to be at the highest risk of developing a
nosocomial infection? A 65 year old client with an indwelling urinary catheter A 30 year
old client admitted for dehydration A 45 year old client being treated for GI bleed An 80
year old client admitted with pneumonia.
Answer:
A 65 year old client with an indwelling urinary catheter
Question:
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) is working to reduce
which healthcare-related infections? Select all that apply. Surgical site infections
Multidrug-resistant organisms HIV Ventilator associated pneumonia Community
acquired pneumonia Catheter associated UTIs.
Answer:
Catheter associated UTIs Ventilator associated pneumonia Surgical site infections
Multidrug-resistant organisms
Question:
What factors determine if a client will develop an infection?.
Answer:
Quantity of organisms, virulence of the organism, ability to survive in the host, host's
ability to fight off infection
,Question:
Which statements are accurate regarding normal flora? Select all that apply Normal
flora can synthesize vitamin K Normal flora aid in the digestive process Normal flora
can be removed by handwashing Normal flora is permanently found on the skin Normal
flora release B vitamins when they die.
Answer:
Normal flora release B vitamins when they die Normal flora can synthesize vitamin K
Normal flora aid in the digestive process
Question:
Which factors control growth of microorganisms?.
Answer:
pH, light, oxygen, temperature
Question:
The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for pneumonia and develops
clostridium difficile from the antibiotic therapy. The client is placed on contact
precautions. What interventions should the nurse perform? Select all that apply. Don a
mask prior to entering the client's room Double bag all trash and label it as
contaminated Remove PPE after leaving the client's room Provide a disposable BP cuff,
thermometer, and stethoscope Assign the client to a negative pressure room with
high-efficiency particulate air system.
Answer:
Provide a disposable BP cuff, thermometer, and stethoscope Double bag all trash and
label it as contaminated
Question:
What are considered secondary defenses?.
Answer:
Fever, phagocytosis, inflammation, complement cascade
,Question:
The nurse is working with an older adult client and designs a care plan to reduce the
risk of infection. Which nursing interventions should the nurse include? Select all that
apply. Keep the skin clean and dry Offer foods high in protein Encourage frequent rest
periods Provide sources of active immunity Place the client in a semi-private room.
Answer:
Keep the skin clean and dry Offer foods high in protein
Question:
Which interventions can the nurse include in the plan of care to reduce a client's
feeling of isolation related to being on transmission-based precautions? Select all that
apply. Allow electronics in the client's room Schedule time to spend with the client
Provide books and magazines for the client Permit the client time to sit in the day room
Instruct family members on transmission based precautions to allow visits.
Answer:
Instruct family members on transmission based precautions to allow visits Allow
electronics in the client's room Schedule time to spend with the client
Question:
The nurse enters the room of a client to perform wound care and administer
medications. When should the nurse apply clean gloves? Select all that apply. During
medication administration Prior to removing soiled dressings Before applying clean
dressings Before treating a new patient After giving the client IV medications.
Answer:
During medication administration Prior to removing soiled dressings Before applying
clean dressings Before treating a new patient
Question:
The nurse is inserting an intravenous catheter into a client. Blood drips down from the
venipuncture and lands on the nurse's arm. Which intervention should the nurse
perform first? Wash the affected area thoroughly Notify the immediate supervisor
Complete injury and incident reports Obtain baseline blood testing for HIV and
hepatitis.
Answer:
Wash the affected area
, Question:
Steps in order for handwashing:.
Answer:
Push sleeves above the wrists-Turn on water-Wet hands and all arm surfaces-Apply
soap and rub hands together-Clean under finger nails-Rinse hands-Dry hands-Turn off
water with paper towel
Question:
What is the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection?.
Answer:
Handwashing
Question:
Which description best describes a modified sterile technique? Use of sterile gloves and
supplies Use of nonsterile gloves with sterile supplies Use of clean hands and supplies
with nonsterile gloves Use of sterile gloves with nonsterile supplies.
Answer:
Use of nonsterile gloves with sterile supplies
Question:
The nurse is evaluating clients who may be candidates for patient-controlled analgesia
(PCA). In which client would PCA be contraindicated? A 30 year old with fractures from
a motor vehicle accident A 45 year old who underwent a total hysterectomy A 60 year
old who underwent a total knee replacement A 75 year old with Alzheimers who fell at
home.
Answer:
A 75 year old with Alzheimers who fell at home
Question:
In which way is pain positive?.
Answer:
Warns of bodily injury
