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Quiz_________________?
Which of the following are symptoms of a systemic infection?
A. Fatigue
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Edema
D. Pain or tenderness
E. Redness
F. Fever -
Answer☑
A. Fatigue
B. Nausea and vomiting
F. Fever
Quiz_________________?
Which of the following PTs are at risk for developing an infection?
A. A PT with an IV
B. A PT who has an early discharge from the hospital
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, C. A PT receiving chemotherapy
D. A PT in a private room
E. A PT with a chronic respiratory disease receiving steroid therapy -
Answer☑
A . PT with an IV
C. PT receiving chemotherapy
E. PT with a chronic respiratory disease receiving steroid therapy
Quiz_________________?
The PT reports an allergy to latex. what alterations should be made in the PT care?
A. Use latex-free or synthetic gloves when gloves are necessary
B. Avoid wearing gloves unless absolutely necessary and only for short periods
C. Avoid use of alcohol-based hand rubs
D. Remove items that contain latex in the care of the PT
E. Determine whether syringes, IV tubing, and catheters contain latex
F. Have a nurse who is also allergic to latex provide the PT's care -
Answer☑
A. Use latex-free or synthetic gloves when gloves are necessary
D. Remove items that contain latex in the care of the PT
E. Determine whether syringes, IV tubing, and catheters contain latex
Quiz_________________?
A new quality assurance program has been instituted on the unit because of a higher than average
infection rate. Which of the following could be factors responsible for this increase?
A. Nurse A has chipped nail polish
B. Nurse B has open cuts on her hand
C. Nurse C has fingernails less than 1/4 inch long
D. Nurse D wears artificial nails
E. Nurse E. performs hand hygiene between PTs -
Answer☑
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, A. Nurse A has chipped nail polish
B. Nurse B has open cuts on her hand
D. Nurse D wears artificial nails
Quiz_________________?
The nurse is reviewing with the surgical tec how to prepare a sterile field. which of the following should
be included in the discussion?
A. When preparing a sterile field, unwrap the commercial tray by beginning with the outermost flap and
unfolding it in the direction away from the sterile kit toward the top of what will be the sterile field
B. When using a sterile barrier, touch only the outer 2 inches (5 cm) of the border because this is
considered nonsterile
C. When using a sterile drape, position the bottom half of the sterile drape over the top of the intended
sterile field
D. if there is any question or doubt of an item's sterility, the item is considered to be nonsterile
E. When pouring a solution, if some spills onto the sterile barrier, cover the spill with sterile gauze -
Answer☑
A. When preparing a sterile field, unwrap the commercial tray by beginning with the outermost flap and
unfolding it in the direction away from the sterile kit toward the top of what will be the sterile field
C. When using a sterile drape, position the bottom half of the sterile drape over the top of the intended
sterile field
D. if there is any question or doubt of an item's sterility, the item is considered to be nonsterile
Quiz_________________?
The nurse is performing hand hygiene. Which would be an inappropriate action?
A. Turning the faucet off with a clean, dry paper towel
B. Drying hands from wrists to fingers with a paper towel
C. Keeping the hands and forearms lower than elbows
D. Using friction for 10 sec in a vertical motion
E. Using hot water to rinse the hands after lathering -
Answer☑
B. Drying hands from wrists to fingers with a paper towel
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, D. Using friction for 10 sec in a vertical motion
E. Using hot water to rinse the hands after lathering
Quiz_________________?
Which of the following may indicate internal hemorrhage?
A. Distention or swelling of the affected body part
B. An elevate WBC
C. A decreased BP and increased Pulse
D. A change in the type and amount of draining from a surgical drain
E. Purulent drainage and tenderness at wound site -
Answer☑
A. Distention or swelling of the affected body part
C. A decreased BP and increased Pulse
D. A change in the type and amount of draining from a surgical drain
Quiz_________________?
Which of the following are common sites for the development of pressure injuries?
A. Sternum
B. Heels
C. Sacrum
D. Lateral malleoli
E. Trochanters
F. Ischial tuberosities -
Answer☑
B. Heels
C. Sacrum
D. Lateral malleoli
E. Trochanters
F. Ischial tuberosities
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