ATI: Safety and Infection Control || Questions with
Guaranteed Correct Answers.
When would you wash your hands vs. alcohol? (4) correct answers 1) visibly soiled
2) before you eat
3) after using restroom
4) after contact with bodily fluids
True or false: you should scrub hands during hand washing for 15 sec and dry hands with towel
before turning off faucet? correct answers TRUE
How is alcohol used properly? correct answers Use 3-5 mL
Rub hands continuously until dry
What are some ways to prevent the spread of germs in the hospital? (9) correct answers 1) cover
nose during sneeze/cough
2) use tissues and dispose properly
3) stand at least 3 ft away from those coughing or have them wear a mask
4) keep nails short NO artificial nails / gel polish
5) perform frequent hand hygiene
6) remove jewelry from hands/wrists
7) NEVER shake linens in room
8) clean least soiled area to most soiled
9) NEVER place any items on the floor
How to set up and maintain a sterile field? (10) correct answers 1) top flap is facing away from
you, open R flap with R hand and visa versa and open last flap toward you
2) with sterile solution remove cap and place face up on clean surface NOT sterile
3) open bottle so label is against palm and pour solution away (about 1-2 mL)
4) pour solution on dressing/site making sure not to touch bottle to site
5) DO NOT talk, sneeze or cough over sterile field
6) 1 inch outer edge is not sterile
, 7) anything below waist or above chest is considered contaminated
8) anything that needs to be added needs to be dropped at least 6 inches above
9) NEVER turn back on field OR reach across field
10) anything that comes in contact with moisture is NOT sterile
How do you move a pt safely from gurney to bed? (4) correct answers 1) position the bed just
slightly lower than gurney
2) lower head of bed so keep pt flat
3) pt tuck chin and hug selves
4) slide them across
What are safe body mechanics to remember as a nurse? (6) correct answers 1) spread feet apart
to lower center of gravity which to increase stability
2) distribute weight between major muscles groups in arms and legs
3) when lifting objects hold them as close to body as possible
4) AVOID twisting and bending at the waist instead squat when bending over
5) always get help when repositioning pt
6) use smooth movements when moving pts
How do we prevent foot drop? correct answers Place board to flatten patient's soles, keeping feet
flexed
What the different bed positions and why are they used? correct answers 1) semi-fowlers = 15-35
degrees, prevent aspiration and promote ventilation
2) fowlers = 45-60 degrees, procedures (suction, provides even better ventilation)
3) high fowler's = 60-90 degrees (severe dyspnea, during meals)
How do we prevent injury in older adults? (6) correct answers 1) remove trip hazards (scatter
rugs, loose carpet)
2) place electrical cords against wall behind furniture
Guaranteed Correct Answers.
When would you wash your hands vs. alcohol? (4) correct answers 1) visibly soiled
2) before you eat
3) after using restroom
4) after contact with bodily fluids
True or false: you should scrub hands during hand washing for 15 sec and dry hands with towel
before turning off faucet? correct answers TRUE
How is alcohol used properly? correct answers Use 3-5 mL
Rub hands continuously until dry
What are some ways to prevent the spread of germs in the hospital? (9) correct answers 1) cover
nose during sneeze/cough
2) use tissues and dispose properly
3) stand at least 3 ft away from those coughing or have them wear a mask
4) keep nails short NO artificial nails / gel polish
5) perform frequent hand hygiene
6) remove jewelry from hands/wrists
7) NEVER shake linens in room
8) clean least soiled area to most soiled
9) NEVER place any items on the floor
How to set up and maintain a sterile field? (10) correct answers 1) top flap is facing away from
you, open R flap with R hand and visa versa and open last flap toward you
2) with sterile solution remove cap and place face up on clean surface NOT sterile
3) open bottle so label is against palm and pour solution away (about 1-2 mL)
4) pour solution on dressing/site making sure not to touch bottle to site
5) DO NOT talk, sneeze or cough over sterile field
6) 1 inch outer edge is not sterile
, 7) anything below waist or above chest is considered contaminated
8) anything that needs to be added needs to be dropped at least 6 inches above
9) NEVER turn back on field OR reach across field
10) anything that comes in contact with moisture is NOT sterile
How do you move a pt safely from gurney to bed? (4) correct answers 1) position the bed just
slightly lower than gurney
2) lower head of bed so keep pt flat
3) pt tuck chin and hug selves
4) slide them across
What are safe body mechanics to remember as a nurse? (6) correct answers 1) spread feet apart
to lower center of gravity which to increase stability
2) distribute weight between major muscles groups in arms and legs
3) when lifting objects hold them as close to body as possible
4) AVOID twisting and bending at the waist instead squat when bending over
5) always get help when repositioning pt
6) use smooth movements when moving pts
How do we prevent foot drop? correct answers Place board to flatten patient's soles, keeping feet
flexed
What the different bed positions and why are they used? correct answers 1) semi-fowlers = 15-35
degrees, prevent aspiration and promote ventilation
2) fowlers = 45-60 degrees, procedures (suction, provides even better ventilation)
3) high fowler's = 60-90 degrees (severe dyspnea, during meals)
How do we prevent injury in older adults? (6) correct answers 1) remove trip hazards (scatter
rugs, loose carpet)
2) place electrical cords against wall behind furniture
