Sherpath: Infection and Infection Control Questions and Answers Graded A+

Sherpath: Infection and Infection Control Questions and Answers Graded A+ 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