DAVIS Advantage FOR BASIC Nursing
3RD TEST Questions and Answers
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Question:
Which objects are at greatest risk for infection transfer in the healthcare environment?
Select all that apply. - Healthcare workers-Artificial fingernails-Vital sign
equipment-Dietary trays-Public restrooms.
Answer:
Healthcare workers Artificial fingernails Vital sign equipment
Question:
A client is asking the nurse how he contracted a multidrug-resistant microorganism in
his foot wound. What factors likely contributed? Select all that apply. - Previous use of
antibiotics-Advanced age-First exposure to the hospital environment-Chronic
illness-Incorrect dosing of antibiotics.
Answer:
Previous use of antibiotics Advanced age Chronic illness
Question:
The nurse is teaching a group of elementary students about infection prevention.
Which factors should be included in the discussion? Select all that apply-Importance of
washing hands-Eating a diet with vitamin C at each meal-Regular physical
activity-Getting an annual influenza immunization-Sleeping 6 to 9 hours a night.
Answer:
Importance of washing hands Regular physical activity Getting an annual influenza
immunization Sleeping 6 to 9 hours a night
,Question:
The nurse needs an IV pole to begin a new medication for a client. There is a pole in
another client's room that is not in use. What should be the nurse's next action? - Ask
whether the pole has been cleaned. - Take the pole and begin using it. - Disinfect the
pole and begin using it. - Send the pole to the sterilizing department.
Answer:
Disinfect the pole and begin using it.
Question:
A client is admitted to the hospital with bloody sputum and night sweats, signs of
tuberculosis. Which precautions must the nurse institute immediately? -
Droplet-Airborne-Contact-Protective.
Answer:
Airborne
Question:
The client has developed kidney infection following a bladder infection from the urinary
catheter. How would the nurse describe this? Select all that apply. -
Local-Systemic-Primary-Secondary-Healthcare-related.
Answer:
Local Secondary Healthcare-related
Question:
How should the nurse deliver the breakfast tray to the bedside of a client in airborne
isolation? - Place the tray on the table just inside the client's door. - Apply gloves and
place the tray on the client's nightstand. - Apply respirator mask and gloves, then place
the tray on the client's nightstand. - Set the tray outside the client's room..
Answer:
Apply respirator mask and gloves, then place the tray on the client's nightstand.
, Question:
In which situation would standard precautions be adequate? Select all that apply. -
While talking with a client with a moist, productive cough-While assisting a client with
oral care-While ambulating a client after a procedure-While inserting an intravenous
catheter-When changing a dressing for a client with MRSA.
Answer:
While assisting a client with oral care While ambulating a client after a procedure While
inserting an intravenous catheter
Question:
The nurse notices a blood pressure cuff in the client's room with spots of dried blood on
it. What should be the nurse next action? - Clean it with a wet rag. - Disinfect it with a
chemical cleaner. - Sterilize it with an autoclave. - Report it to the charge nurse.
Answer:
Disinfect it with a chemical cleaner.
Question:
A client with dementia becomes belligerent and combative when the nurse attempts to
give him a tub bath. How should the nurse proceed? - Call for assistance to help the
patient into the bathtub. - Wait for the patient to calm down, then give him a towel
bath. - Allow the patient to go without bathing for a day or two. - Ask another staff
member to attempt the tub bath..
Answer:
Wait for the patient to calm down, then give him a towel bath.
Question:
The nurse asks the unlicensed assistive personnel to complete morning care for an
older adult. What is included with this request? Select all that apply. - Back
massage-Hair care-Bathing-Toileting-Oral care.
Answer:
Hair care Bathing Toileting Oral care
3RD TEST Questions and Answers
Verified Solutions Latest Update
Question:
Which objects are at greatest risk for infection transfer in the healthcare environment?
Select all that apply. - Healthcare workers-Artificial fingernails-Vital sign
equipment-Dietary trays-Public restrooms.
Answer:
Healthcare workers Artificial fingernails Vital sign equipment
Question:
A client is asking the nurse how he contracted a multidrug-resistant microorganism in
his foot wound. What factors likely contributed? Select all that apply. - Previous use of
antibiotics-Advanced age-First exposure to the hospital environment-Chronic
illness-Incorrect dosing of antibiotics.
Answer:
Previous use of antibiotics Advanced age Chronic illness
Question:
The nurse is teaching a group of elementary students about infection prevention.
Which factors should be included in the discussion? Select all that apply-Importance of
washing hands-Eating a diet with vitamin C at each meal-Regular physical
activity-Getting an annual influenza immunization-Sleeping 6 to 9 hours a night.
Answer:
Importance of washing hands Regular physical activity Getting an annual influenza
immunization Sleeping 6 to 9 hours a night
,Question:
The nurse needs an IV pole to begin a new medication for a client. There is a pole in
another client's room that is not in use. What should be the nurse's next action? - Ask
whether the pole has been cleaned. - Take the pole and begin using it. - Disinfect the
pole and begin using it. - Send the pole to the sterilizing department.
Answer:
Disinfect the pole and begin using it.
Question:
A client is admitted to the hospital with bloody sputum and night sweats, signs of
tuberculosis. Which precautions must the nurse institute immediately? -
Droplet-Airborne-Contact-Protective.
Answer:
Airborne
Question:
The client has developed kidney infection following a bladder infection from the urinary
catheter. How would the nurse describe this? Select all that apply. -
Local-Systemic-Primary-Secondary-Healthcare-related.
Answer:
Local Secondary Healthcare-related
Question:
How should the nurse deliver the breakfast tray to the bedside of a client in airborne
isolation? - Place the tray on the table just inside the client's door. - Apply gloves and
place the tray on the client's nightstand. - Apply respirator mask and gloves, then place
the tray on the client's nightstand. - Set the tray outside the client's room..
Answer:
Apply respirator mask and gloves, then place the tray on the client's nightstand.
, Question:
In which situation would standard precautions be adequate? Select all that apply. -
While talking with a client with a moist, productive cough-While assisting a client with
oral care-While ambulating a client after a procedure-While inserting an intravenous
catheter-When changing a dressing for a client with MRSA.
Answer:
While assisting a client with oral care While ambulating a client after a procedure While
inserting an intravenous catheter
Question:
The nurse notices a blood pressure cuff in the client's room with spots of dried blood on
it. What should be the nurse next action? - Clean it with a wet rag. - Disinfect it with a
chemical cleaner. - Sterilize it with an autoclave. - Report it to the charge nurse.
Answer:
Disinfect it with a chemical cleaner.
Question:
A client with dementia becomes belligerent and combative when the nurse attempts to
give him a tub bath. How should the nurse proceed? - Call for assistance to help the
patient into the bathtub. - Wait for the patient to calm down, then give him a towel
bath. - Allow the patient to go without bathing for a day or two. - Ask another staff
member to attempt the tub bath..
Answer:
Wait for the patient to calm down, then give him a towel bath.
Question:
The nurse asks the unlicensed assistive personnel to complete morning care for an
older adult. What is included with this request? Select all that apply. - Back
massage-Hair care-Bathing-Toileting-Oral care.
Answer:
Hair care Bathing Toileting Oral care
