vSIM Next Gen -Fundamentals Scenario: Jared Griffin Pre and Post Quiz Answers

Which interventions will the nurse implement when maintaining medial asepsis? (Select all that apply) Correct Answer **a) Keep personal fingernails short **b) Do not place soiled bed linen on the floor **d) Clean the least soiled areas first **e) Practice good hand hygiene In which stage of the development of an infection does the patient present the greatest risk to others? Correct Answer a) Incubation b) Convalescent c) Full stage **d) Prodromal Which intervention(s) will help minimize the risk of infection postoperatively? (Select all that apply.) Correct Answer Managing pain effectively **Following aseptic technique when changing incision dressings **Implementing standard precautions **Maintaining hydration **Assessing temperature frequently The nurse is caring for a patient the day after invasive surgery. The nurse is aware that review of which of the following should be included when assessing for the presence of a systemic infection? (Select all that apply.) Correct Answer White blood cell count Body temperature When considering a 40-year-old postoperative patient, which factor is likely to present the greatest risk for the development of an infection? Correct Answer **a) Invasive or indwelling medical procedures or devices b) Integrity and number of the patient's white blood cells c) Patient's age, gender, and race d) The pH levels of the body's gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts The nurse is conducting a neurovascular assessment on a postoperative patient who experienced a total knee arthroplasty (TKA).