Safety and Infection Control Exam questions
& Detailed Solutions.
Terms in this set (96)
A registered nurse (RN) is C Gloves, gown, and face shield.
watching as a new licensed
practical nurse (LPN) suctions a
client with a diagnosis of
acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS). Which of the
following protective devices
worn by the LPN would cause
the RN to determine that the
LPN was performing the
procedure safely?
A nurse is performing sterile D Asking the nursing assistant to obtain a telephone number from
wound irrigation for an assigned the physician so that the nurse may return the call after the
client. A nursing assistant enters wound irrigation is complete
the client's room and tells the
nurse that a physician has
telephoned and has asked to
speak to the nurse. What is the
appropriate action by the
nurse?
Which of these interventions A Keeping bedside table surfaces clean and dry
does a nurse manager, C Changing dressings that become wet or soiled
reviewing infection control E Using soap and water to remove drainage, dried secretions, or
interventions with the nursing excess perspiration from a client's skin
staff, tell the staff will reduce F Emptying urinary drainage systems (Foley catheter drainage)
reservoirs of infection? Select all on each shift unless prescribed otherwise by a physician
that apply.
,Which of the following actions A Practicing hand hygiene
are means of maintaining E Routinely cleaning the hospital environment
medical asepsis to reduce and F Wearing clean gloves to prevent direct contact with blood or
prevent the spread of body fluids
microorganisms? Select all that
apply.
A The edge of a sterile field and a border 1 inch inward is
unsterile.
B If a package is not labeled as sterile, it should be considered
Which of the following
unsterile.
statements reflect the principles
C Sterile objects that come in contact with unsterile objects are
of sterile technique? Select all
to be considered contaminated.
that apply.
F Items in a sterile package must be used immediately once the
package has been opened; otherwise they are considered
contaminated.
A home care nurse is visiting an A Assessing the client's visual acuity
older client who has been B Observing the client's gait and posture
recovering from a mild brain C Evaluating the client's muscle strength
attack (stroke) affecting her left D Looking for any hazards in the home environment
side. The client lives alone but
receives regular assistance from
her daughter and son, who both
live within 10 miles. Which of the
following actions should the
nurse take to assess the client's
safety risk? Select all that apply.
In which of the following D To prevent dislodgment of an intravenous line
situations would the nurse use F To prevent the use of the hands while allowing free arm
this type of restraint (mitten movement
restraint)? Select all that apply.
A nurse is discussing accident C Cooking equipment such as a stove
prevention with the family of an E Common household objects such as doormats
older client who is being
discharged from the hospital
after hip surgery. Which items in
the home increase the client's
risk for injury? Select all that
apply.
Wrist restraints have been A The client is agitated.
prescribed for a client who is B The skin under the restraint is red.
constantly pulling at his C The client's left hand is pale and cold.
gastrostomy tube. Which of the F The client slips his hand from its restraint and pulls at his
following findings does the gastrostomy tube.
nurse, developing a care plan,
recognize as unexpected
outcomes related to the use of
restraints? Select all that apply.
, The nurse plans to wear this D Pharyngeal diphtheria
protective mask (standard mask) E Streptococcal pharyngitis
when caring for clients with F Meningococcal pneumonia
certain disorders. What are
these disorders? Select all that
apply.
A nurse is reading the history A The client's range of motion is limited.
and physical examination B Transmission of hot impulses is delayed.
findings of an older client who C The client's peripheral vision is decreased.
has just been admitted to the D The client complaints of frequent nocturia.
hospital. Which findings F Voluntary and autonomic reflexes are slowed.
documented in the history
indicate an increased risk for
accidents? Select all that apply.
A Handwashing between client contacts
Which of the following actions
C Discarding needles in puncture-resistant containers
are in keeping with the
E Wearing a face shield as a part of the protective garb during a
principles of standard
wound irrigation
precautions? Select all that
F Wearing a gown and gloves when changing the linens on the
apply.
bed of a client with a draining lesion of the leg
Which of the following points C Skin integrity of the restrained body part
should the nurse include when D The procedure used in applying the restraint
documenting information about E The date and time of application of the restraint
a client who is wearing wrist F Circulatory and neurovascular status of the restrained
restraints? Select all that apply. extremities
A hospitalized client, D Ambularm
experiencing confusion, is at risk
of falling because she
continually tries to climb out of
bed. Which of these safety
devices that the nurse might
suggest is the least restrictive?
A sedated client is being A Belt
transported to the radiology
department on a stretcher.
Which type of restraint should
the nurse suggest applying to
help ensure the client's safety?
A nurse performs an evaluation A Wiring for the television runs under the carpet.
to determine whether a client's
home is electrically safe. Which
finding indicates the need for
further investigation and
intervention?
& Detailed Solutions.
Terms in this set (96)
A registered nurse (RN) is C Gloves, gown, and face shield.
watching as a new licensed
practical nurse (LPN) suctions a
client with a diagnosis of
acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS). Which of the
following protective devices
worn by the LPN would cause
the RN to determine that the
LPN was performing the
procedure safely?
A nurse is performing sterile D Asking the nursing assistant to obtain a telephone number from
wound irrigation for an assigned the physician so that the nurse may return the call after the
client. A nursing assistant enters wound irrigation is complete
the client's room and tells the
nurse that a physician has
telephoned and has asked to
speak to the nurse. What is the
appropriate action by the
nurse?
Which of these interventions A Keeping bedside table surfaces clean and dry
does a nurse manager, C Changing dressings that become wet or soiled
reviewing infection control E Using soap and water to remove drainage, dried secretions, or
interventions with the nursing excess perspiration from a client's skin
staff, tell the staff will reduce F Emptying urinary drainage systems (Foley catheter drainage)
reservoirs of infection? Select all on each shift unless prescribed otherwise by a physician
that apply.
,Which of the following actions A Practicing hand hygiene
are means of maintaining E Routinely cleaning the hospital environment
medical asepsis to reduce and F Wearing clean gloves to prevent direct contact with blood or
prevent the spread of body fluids
microorganisms? Select all that
apply.
A The edge of a sterile field and a border 1 inch inward is
unsterile.
B If a package is not labeled as sterile, it should be considered
Which of the following
unsterile.
statements reflect the principles
C Sterile objects that come in contact with unsterile objects are
of sterile technique? Select all
to be considered contaminated.
that apply.
F Items in a sterile package must be used immediately once the
package has been opened; otherwise they are considered
contaminated.
A home care nurse is visiting an A Assessing the client's visual acuity
older client who has been B Observing the client's gait and posture
recovering from a mild brain C Evaluating the client's muscle strength
attack (stroke) affecting her left D Looking for any hazards in the home environment
side. The client lives alone but
receives regular assistance from
her daughter and son, who both
live within 10 miles. Which of the
following actions should the
nurse take to assess the client's
safety risk? Select all that apply.
In which of the following D To prevent dislodgment of an intravenous line
situations would the nurse use F To prevent the use of the hands while allowing free arm
this type of restraint (mitten movement
restraint)? Select all that apply.
A nurse is discussing accident C Cooking equipment such as a stove
prevention with the family of an E Common household objects such as doormats
older client who is being
discharged from the hospital
after hip surgery. Which items in
the home increase the client's
risk for injury? Select all that
apply.
Wrist restraints have been A The client is agitated.
prescribed for a client who is B The skin under the restraint is red.
constantly pulling at his C The client's left hand is pale and cold.
gastrostomy tube. Which of the F The client slips his hand from its restraint and pulls at his
following findings does the gastrostomy tube.
nurse, developing a care plan,
recognize as unexpected
outcomes related to the use of
restraints? Select all that apply.
, The nurse plans to wear this D Pharyngeal diphtheria
protective mask (standard mask) E Streptococcal pharyngitis
when caring for clients with F Meningococcal pneumonia
certain disorders. What are
these disorders? Select all that
apply.
A nurse is reading the history A The client's range of motion is limited.
and physical examination B Transmission of hot impulses is delayed.
findings of an older client who C The client's peripheral vision is decreased.
has just been admitted to the D The client complaints of frequent nocturia.
hospital. Which findings F Voluntary and autonomic reflexes are slowed.
documented in the history
indicate an increased risk for
accidents? Select all that apply.
A Handwashing between client contacts
Which of the following actions
C Discarding needles in puncture-resistant containers
are in keeping with the
E Wearing a face shield as a part of the protective garb during a
principles of standard
wound irrigation
precautions? Select all that
F Wearing a gown and gloves when changing the linens on the
apply.
bed of a client with a draining lesion of the leg
Which of the following points C Skin integrity of the restrained body part
should the nurse include when D The procedure used in applying the restraint
documenting information about E The date and time of application of the restraint
a client who is wearing wrist F Circulatory and neurovascular status of the restrained
restraints? Select all that apply. extremities
A hospitalized client, D Ambularm
experiencing confusion, is at risk
of falling because she
continually tries to climb out of
bed. Which of these safety
devices that the nurse might
suggest is the least restrictive?
A sedated client is being A Belt
transported to the radiology
department on a stretcher.
Which type of restraint should
the nurse suggest applying to
help ensure the client's safety?
A nurse performs an evaluation A Wiring for the television runs under the carpet.
to determine whether a client's
home is electrically safe. Which
finding indicates the need for
further investigation and
intervention?
