sherpath: Infection and Infection Control Exam Questions and Answers

sherpath: Infection and Infection Control Exam Questions and Answers Which phrases describe the purpose of hand hygiene? Prevents the spread of infection Breaks the chain of infection Interrupts organism transmission Enhances the patient relationship Kills microorganisms Prevents the spread of infection Breaks the chain of infection Interrupts organism transmission Which statements best describe the purpose for greeting the patient and explaining the need for personal protective equipment (PPE)? Eases fear and misunderstanding Creates a professional relationship Builds a trusting relationship Fulfills legal requirements Eliminates later confusion Eases fear and misunderstanding Creates a professional relationship Builds a trusting relationship Which actions by the nurse would be considered independent nursing interventions? Counseling a patient Administration of antibiotics Repositioning a patient to enhance comfort Participating in a patient care conference Teaching a postoperative patient how to prevent surgical site infection Counseling a patient Repositioning a patient to enhance comfort Teaching a postoperative patient how to prevent surgical site infection Which step is first in the sequence for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)? hand hygiene head cover mask gown hand hygiene Which infection would require a nurse to don a fitted N95 respiratory mask? Tuberculosis Influenza Pneumonia Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Tuberculosis Which piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) would the nurse consistently don when anticipating that contact with a patient's body secretions will be possible? gloves masks eyewear gown gloves In which situation is it permissible for the nurse to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer? Before eating lunch or ingesting food When hands are not visibly soiled After use of the bathroom by the nurse After known exposure to norovirus When hands are not visibly soiled Which behavior indicates the need for additional teaching after educating a patient about respiratory etiquette? Using sanitizer hand wipes after sneezing Dropping used tissues into a waste receptacle Reusing tissues for a productive cough Wearing a mask when leaving the room Reusing tissues for a productive cough Which nursing student's note would the nurse correct? Standard precautions used during bed, bath, and mouth care. Education provided to patient about cough etiquette. Location of site where injection was administered. Patient performed a return demonstration on wound care using gloves. Standard precautions used during bed, bath, and mouth care. Which infection would prompt the nurse to implement contact precautions? Hepatitis A Streptococcal pneumonia Influenza Chickenpox Hepatitis A By which means are pathogens transmitted through droplets, requiring infected patients to be placed on protective precautions? Coughing Sneezing Suctioning Eating Talking Coughing