BSN-206 Infection Control Final Test
Questions and Answers
Question 1
Which of the following are symptoms of a systemic infection? (Select all that apply.)
Nausea and vomiting.
Fever.
Redness.
Edema.
Fatigue.
Pain or tenderness.
Correct Answer
Nausea and vomiting.
Fever.
Fatigue.
Question 2
When the nurse performs a procedure using sterile technique in the client's unit, it
means that:
the equipment and supplies used are disposable and clean.
the nurse will do a 10-minute surgical scrub before beginning the procedure.
the nurse will be required to don a sterile gown, mask, and eye shields.
all organisms have been killed or removed from materials that come in contact with
the client.
Correct Answer
all organisms have been killed or removed from materials that come in contact with
the client.
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,Question 3
The nurse is reviewing with the surgical technician how to prepare a sterile field.
Which of the following should be included in the discussion? (Select all that apply.)
When using a sterile drape, position the bottom half of the sterile drape over the top
of the intended sterile field.
If there is any question or doubt of an item's sterility, the item is considered to be
nonsterile.
When preparing a sterile field, unwrap the commercial tray by beginning with the
outermost flap and unfolding it in the direction away from the sterile kit toward the
top of what will be the sterile field.
When using a sterile barrier, touch only the outer 2 inches (5 cm) of the border
because this is considered nonsterile.
When pouring a solution, if some spills onto the sterile barrier, cover the spill with
sterile gauze.
Correct Answer
When using a sterile drape, position the bottom half of the sterile drape over the
top of the intended sterile field.
If there is any question or doubt of an item's sterility, the item is considered to be
nonsterile.
When preparing a sterile field, unwrap the commercial tray by beginning with the
outermost flap and unfolding it in the direction away from the sterile kit toward the
top of what will be the sterile field.
Question 4
When are sterile gloves necessary?
If the client is placed on isolation.
When performing postmortem care.
If blood or body fluids are present.
When performing a sterile procedure.
Correct Answer
When performing a sterile procedure.
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,Question 5
To apply sterile gloves, the nurse applied the first glove on the right hand. Where
should the nurse pick up the remaining glove?
Anywhere, because the entire glove is sterile.
At the top edge of the cuff.
Underneath the second glove's cuff.
You should pick it up with your ungloved hand.
Correct Answer
Underneath the second glove's cuff.
Question 6
A client was hospitalized for surgical repair of a fractured hip. Upon admission her
lungs were clear to auscultation and she was afebrile. Her discharge was delayed
because she developed a fever and respiratory distress. A chest x-ray confirmed left
lower lobe pneumonia. Which type of infection best describes what this client has?
A health care-associated infection.
A drug-resistant infection.
A local infection.
A systemic infection.
Correct Answer
A health care-associated infection.
Question 7
Which of the following clients are at risk for developing an infection? (Select all that
apply.)
A client in a private room.
A client receiving chemotherapy.
A client with a chronic respiratory disease receiving steroid therapy.
A client who has an early discharge from the hospital.
A client with an IV.
Correct Answer
A client receiving chemotherapy.
A client with a chronic respiratory disease receiving steroid therapy.
A client with an IV.
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, Question 8
The nurse is observing the UAP perform hand washing. During which step should the
nurse intervene and provide further instruction?
Correct Answer
The UAP wets his hands and wrists thoroughly under the running water and keeps
his hands and forearms higher than the elbows during washing.
Question 9
The client inquires about how his body will kill pathogens unassisted by antibiotics.
The nurse responds that a process called phagocytosis will:
create antibodies against the pathogen.
stimulate the production of interferons.
engulf and destroy the pathogen.
stimulate the body to make more white blood cells.
Correct Answer
engulf and destroy the pathogen.
Question 10
The nurse is aware that the first barrier to pathogen invasion is the:
skin.
immunizations.
immune response.
good hygiene.
Correct Answer
skin.
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Questions and Answers
Question 1
Which of the following are symptoms of a systemic infection? (Select all that apply.)
Nausea and vomiting.
Fever.
Redness.
Edema.
Fatigue.
Pain or tenderness.
Correct Answer
Nausea and vomiting.
Fever.
Fatigue.
Question 2
When the nurse performs a procedure using sterile technique in the client's unit, it
means that:
the equipment and supplies used are disposable and clean.
the nurse will do a 10-minute surgical scrub before beginning the procedure.
the nurse will be required to don a sterile gown, mask, and eye shields.
all organisms have been killed or removed from materials that come in contact with
the client.
Correct Answer
all organisms have been killed or removed from materials that come in contact with
the client.
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,Question 3
The nurse is reviewing with the surgical technician how to prepare a sterile field.
Which of the following should be included in the discussion? (Select all that apply.)
When using a sterile drape, position the bottom half of the sterile drape over the top
of the intended sterile field.
If there is any question or doubt of an item's sterility, the item is considered to be
nonsterile.
When preparing a sterile field, unwrap the commercial tray by beginning with the
outermost flap and unfolding it in the direction away from the sterile kit toward the
top of what will be the sterile field.
When using a sterile barrier, touch only the outer 2 inches (5 cm) of the border
because this is considered nonsterile.
When pouring a solution, if some spills onto the sterile barrier, cover the spill with
sterile gauze.
Correct Answer
When using a sterile drape, position the bottom half of the sterile drape over the
top of the intended sterile field.
If there is any question or doubt of an item's sterility, the item is considered to be
nonsterile.
When preparing a sterile field, unwrap the commercial tray by beginning with the
outermost flap and unfolding it in the direction away from the sterile kit toward the
top of what will be the sterile field.
Question 4
When are sterile gloves necessary?
If the client is placed on isolation.
When performing postmortem care.
If blood or body fluids are present.
When performing a sterile procedure.
Correct Answer
When performing a sterile procedure.
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,Question 5
To apply sterile gloves, the nurse applied the first glove on the right hand. Where
should the nurse pick up the remaining glove?
Anywhere, because the entire glove is sterile.
At the top edge of the cuff.
Underneath the second glove's cuff.
You should pick it up with your ungloved hand.
Correct Answer
Underneath the second glove's cuff.
Question 6
A client was hospitalized for surgical repair of a fractured hip. Upon admission her
lungs were clear to auscultation and she was afebrile. Her discharge was delayed
because she developed a fever and respiratory distress. A chest x-ray confirmed left
lower lobe pneumonia. Which type of infection best describes what this client has?
A health care-associated infection.
A drug-resistant infection.
A local infection.
A systemic infection.
Correct Answer
A health care-associated infection.
Question 7
Which of the following clients are at risk for developing an infection? (Select all that
apply.)
A client in a private room.
A client receiving chemotherapy.
A client with a chronic respiratory disease receiving steroid therapy.
A client who has an early discharge from the hospital.
A client with an IV.
Correct Answer
A client receiving chemotherapy.
A client with a chronic respiratory disease receiving steroid therapy.
A client with an IV.
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, Question 8
The nurse is observing the UAP perform hand washing. During which step should the
nurse intervene and provide further instruction?
Correct Answer
The UAP wets his hands and wrists thoroughly under the running water and keeps
his hands and forearms higher than the elbows during washing.
Question 9
The client inquires about how his body will kill pathogens unassisted by antibiotics.
The nurse responds that a process called phagocytosis will:
create antibodies against the pathogen.
stimulate the production of interferons.
engulf and destroy the pathogen.
stimulate the body to make more white blood cells.
Correct Answer
engulf and destroy the pathogen.
Question 10
The nurse is aware that the first barrier to pathogen invasion is the:
skin.
immunizations.
immune response.
good hygiene.
Correct Answer
skin.
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