TEST BANK QUESTIONS INFECTION
PREVENTION AND CONTROL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The nurse is removing personal protective equipment (PPE). Which item should
be removed first?
1)
Gown
2)
Gloves
3)
Face shield
4)
Hair covering
2
The nurse reviews the results of a client's recent wound culture to determine the
microorganism causing the infection. Why is the nurse's action important?
1)
Ensures supplies needed for care are available
2)
Helps determine the amount of nursing care required
3)
Determines whether the microorganism is resistant to antibiotics
,4)
Estimates the amount of time the client will be hospitalized
3
The nurse visits the home of a client with mouth infection. What should the
nurse instruct the client to do to adequate disinfect eating utensil?
1)
Boil in hot water.
2)
Wash in the dishwasher.
3)
Soak in a bleach solution.
4)
Microwave on the high setting.
2
The nurse manager is concerned that an epidemic might be occurring. What did
the nurse assess to make this clinical determination?
1)
Unusual disease pattern
2)
Number of clients prescribed antibiotics
3)
Increase in clients prescribed the pneumonia vaccination
4)
Limited number of clients with the influenza vaccination
1
In which situation would using standard precautions be adequate? Select all that
apply.
1)
Interviewing a client with a productive cough
, 2)
Helping a client to perform his own hygiene care
3)
Aiding a client to ambulate after surgery
4)
Inserting a peripheral intravenous catheter
5)
Emptying a urine collection bag
4,5
Which action protects the body against infection? Select all that apply.
1)
Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet
2)
Being an older adult or an infant
3)
Engaging in leisure activities three times a week
4)
Exercising for 30 minutes 5 days a week
5)
Receiving recommended immunizations
1,3,4,5
The nurse is teaching a group of newly hired nursing assistive personnel (NAP)
about proper hand washing. Which NAP action indicates that teaching has been
effective? Select all that apply.
1)
Uses a paper towel to turn off the faucet
2)
Holds fingertips above the wrists while rinsing off the soap
3)
PREVENTION AND CONTROL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The nurse is removing personal protective equipment (PPE). Which item should
be removed first?
1)
Gown
2)
Gloves
3)
Face shield
4)
Hair covering
2
The nurse reviews the results of a client's recent wound culture to determine the
microorganism causing the infection. Why is the nurse's action important?
1)
Ensures supplies needed for care are available
2)
Helps determine the amount of nursing care required
3)
Determines whether the microorganism is resistant to antibiotics
,4)
Estimates the amount of time the client will be hospitalized
3
The nurse visits the home of a client with mouth infection. What should the
nurse instruct the client to do to adequate disinfect eating utensil?
1)
Boil in hot water.
2)
Wash in the dishwasher.
3)
Soak in a bleach solution.
4)
Microwave on the high setting.
2
The nurse manager is concerned that an epidemic might be occurring. What did
the nurse assess to make this clinical determination?
1)
Unusual disease pattern
2)
Number of clients prescribed antibiotics
3)
Increase in clients prescribed the pneumonia vaccination
4)
Limited number of clients with the influenza vaccination
1
In which situation would using standard precautions be adequate? Select all that
apply.
1)
Interviewing a client with a productive cough
, 2)
Helping a client to perform his own hygiene care
3)
Aiding a client to ambulate after surgery
4)
Inserting a peripheral intravenous catheter
5)
Emptying a urine collection bag
4,5
Which action protects the body against infection? Select all that apply.
1)
Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet
2)
Being an older adult or an infant
3)
Engaging in leisure activities three times a week
4)
Exercising for 30 minutes 5 days a week
5)
Receiving recommended immunizations
1,3,4,5
The nurse is teaching a group of newly hired nursing assistive personnel (NAP)
about proper hand washing. Which NAP action indicates that teaching has been
effective? Select all that apply.
1)
Uses a paper towel to turn off the faucet
2)
Holds fingertips above the wrists while rinsing off the soap
3)
