RN Lesson 2 Safety & Infection Control Practice Test questions with correct answers

The charge nurse is making client room assignments. In order to minimize the risk of a hospital acquired infection, which of these children would be the most appropriate roommate for a 3 year-old child diagnosed with minimal change disease? correct answer 4 year-old with bilateral inguinal hernia repair Minimal change disease is a kidney disorder that can lead to nephrotic syndrome. Corticosteroids can cure the disease in most children but cytotoxic therapy and other drugs may be needed, but this treatment can reduce the child's ability to fight infection. The charge nurse must select a roommate who does not have an infection, which is the child who just had surgery. The sickle cell crisis may have been triggered by an infection. The child who's sibling has a viral disease has the potential to develop an infection. The paramedics are transporting a poisoning victim to the local hospital. In which of these cases does the nurse anticipate that hyperbaric oxygen therapy will be used? correct answer A 35 year-old found unconscious with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is the leading cause of poisoning in the U.S. It causes severe hypoxia which is why treatment includes high-dose oxygen; in severe poisoning, hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be used. Treatment for crystal drain cleaner and diazepam may include gastric lavage and/or activated charcoal. Treatment for alcohol poisoning may include gastric lavage, IV fluids and supportive care. A nurse is conducting a community-wide seminar on childhood safety issues. Which of these children is at the highest risk for poisoning? correct answer A 20 month-old who has just learned to climb stairs Toddlers, aged one to three years, are at the highest risk for poisoning because they are increasingly mobile, need to explore and engage in autonomous behavior.