BSN-206 Infection Control
Final Quiz (Remotely
Proctored) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
When the nurse performs a procedure using sterile technique in the client's unit, it means that:
the equipment and supplies used are disposable and clean.
the nurse will do a 10-minute surgical scrub before beginning the procedure.
the nurse will be required to don a sterile gown, mask, and eye shields.
all organisms have been killed or removed from materials that come in contact with the client. -
CORRECT ANSWER-all organisms have been killed or removed from materials that come in
contact with the client.
Health personnel should wash their hands with soap and water at the beginning of the shift for:
10 seconds
2 minutes
15 seconds
1 minute - CORRECT ANSWER-15 seconds
Which of the following are symptoms of a systemic infection? (Select all that apply.)
,Nausea and vomiting.
Fever.
Redness.
Edema.
Fatigue.
Pain or tenderness. - CORRECT ANSWER-Nausea and vomiting.
Fever.
Fatigue.
The nurse is observing the UAP perform hand washing. During which step should the nurse
intervene and provide further instruction? - CORRECT ANSWER-The UAP wets his hands and
wrists thoroughly under the running water and keeps his hands and forearms higher than the
elbows during washing.
A client was hospitalized for surgical repair of a fractured hip. Upon admission her lungs were
clear to auscultation and she was afebrile. Her discharge was delayed because she developed a
fever and respiratory distress. A chest x-ray confirmed left lower lobe pneumonia. Which type of
infection best describes what this client has?
A health care-associated infection.
A drug-resistant infection.
A local infection.
A systemic infection. - CORRECT ANSWER-A health care-associated infection.
Which of the following clients are at risk for developing an infection? (Select all that apply.)
A client in a private room.
, A client receiving chemotherapy.
A client with a chronic respiratory disease receiving steroid therapy.
A client who has an early discharge from the hospital.
A client with an IV. - CORRECT ANSWER-A client receiving chemotherapy.
A client with a chronic respiratory disease receiving steroid therapy.
A client with an IV.
A client has a diagnosis of Clostridium difficile. What is most important for the nurse to convey
to the UAP regarding this client's care?
To use an alcohol-based hand rub after removing gloves.
To wash hands with soap and water before and after caring for clients with C. difficile.
To avoid caring for other clients with C. difficile to prevent cross contamination.
To wear an N95 mask when in the client's room. - CORRECT ANSWER-To wash hands with soap
and water before and after caring for clients with C. difficile.
When are sterile gloves necessary?
If the client is placed on isolation.
When performing postmortem care.
If blood or body fluids are present.
When performing a sterile procedure. - CORRECT ANSWER-When performing a sterile
procedure.
The nurse is aware that the first barrier to pathogen invasion is the:
skin.
Final Quiz (Remotely
Proctored) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
When the nurse performs a procedure using sterile technique in the client's unit, it means that:
the equipment and supplies used are disposable and clean.
the nurse will do a 10-minute surgical scrub before beginning the procedure.
the nurse will be required to don a sterile gown, mask, and eye shields.
all organisms have been killed or removed from materials that come in contact with the client. -
CORRECT ANSWER-all organisms have been killed or removed from materials that come in
contact with the client.
Health personnel should wash their hands with soap and water at the beginning of the shift for:
10 seconds
2 minutes
15 seconds
1 minute - CORRECT ANSWER-15 seconds
Which of the following are symptoms of a systemic infection? (Select all that apply.)
,Nausea and vomiting.
Fever.
Redness.
Edema.
Fatigue.
Pain or tenderness. - CORRECT ANSWER-Nausea and vomiting.
Fever.
Fatigue.
The nurse is observing the UAP perform hand washing. During which step should the nurse
intervene and provide further instruction? - CORRECT ANSWER-The UAP wets his hands and
wrists thoroughly under the running water and keeps his hands and forearms higher than the
elbows during washing.
A client was hospitalized for surgical repair of a fractured hip. Upon admission her lungs were
clear to auscultation and she was afebrile. Her discharge was delayed because she developed a
fever and respiratory distress. A chest x-ray confirmed left lower lobe pneumonia. Which type of
infection best describes what this client has?
A health care-associated infection.
A drug-resistant infection.
A local infection.
A systemic infection. - CORRECT ANSWER-A health care-associated infection.
Which of the following clients are at risk for developing an infection? (Select all that apply.)
A client in a private room.
, A client receiving chemotherapy.
A client with a chronic respiratory disease receiving steroid therapy.
A client who has an early discharge from the hospital.
A client with an IV. - CORRECT ANSWER-A client receiving chemotherapy.
A client with a chronic respiratory disease receiving steroid therapy.
A client with an IV.
A client has a diagnosis of Clostridium difficile. What is most important for the nurse to convey
to the UAP regarding this client's care?
To use an alcohol-based hand rub after removing gloves.
To wash hands with soap and water before and after caring for clients with C. difficile.
To avoid caring for other clients with C. difficile to prevent cross contamination.
To wear an N95 mask when in the client's room. - CORRECT ANSWER-To wash hands with soap
and water before and after caring for clients with C. difficile.
When are sterile gloves necessary?
If the client is placed on isolation.
When performing postmortem care.
If blood or body fluids are present.
When performing a sterile procedure. - CORRECT ANSWER-When performing a sterile
procedure.
The nurse is aware that the first barrier to pathogen invasion is the:
skin.
