FREE NURSING AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT INFECTION

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FREE NURSING AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT INFECTION

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-Guarantee passing score -31 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: The nurse manager is reviewing the use of standard precautions with the staff.Which of the following should be included in the review?

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Standard precautions are used to protect you from potential contact with blood and body fluids.Standard precautions should be observed in every patient encounter.Question 2: A small group of nursing students is giving a teaching presentation on the principles of surgical asepsis. Which of the following standards are appropriate to include in the presentation?

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A sterile barrier that has been permeated by moisture must be considered contaminated. A sterile object or field out of the range of vision or an object held below a person's waist is considered contaminated.Question 3: One evaluation measure of creating and maintaining a sterile field involves monitoring the patient for developing signs and symptoms of localized or systemic infection.Which of the following is cause for concern?

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Temperature of 102.5° F (39.2° C).

Question 4: The nurse is preparing a sterile field. Which of the following would be considered contamination of the field?

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Some of the sterile normal saline spills onto the sterile barrier. Nonsterile items are added to the sterile field. The nurse prepares the sterile field and leaves the room to get more sterile supplies.Question 5: The nurse is working in a busy emergency room. The nurse sees that the patient has a gunshot wound to the chest and is concerned there may be splattering of infectious materials. The nurse applies goggles, a mask, and a gown. What is this called?

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Following standard precautions.Question 6: The nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. To perform this procedure, the

nurse will use:

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Surgical asepsis (sterile technique).Question 7: The nurse is preparing an in-service on medical asepsis. Which of the following should be included in the presentation?

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If worn, fingernail polish should not be chipped. Cough hygiene practices should be followed. Always know a patient's susceptibility to infection.Question 8: You are washing your hands in a sink with hand faucets. You increase the water pressure to create a strong spray. You turn off the faucet. Which step(s) are incorrect?

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The force of the water, The method used to turn off the faucet.Question 9: What is the best nursing practice to reduce the potential transmission of microorganisms within the health care setting?

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Performing hand hygiene.Question 10: The nurse is reviewing with the surgical technician how to prepare a sterile field.Which of the following is incorrect and should not be included in the review?

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Place the drape so the top half of the drape is over the top half of the work surface.

Question 11: The nurse is applying sterile gloves. Which series of steps would require correction?

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Hold gloved hands at sides of body, below waist level, until beginning the sterile procedure.Question 12: Why are the hands rinsed with the fingertips held lower than the wrist?

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Water flows from the least to the most contaminated area, rinsing microorganisms into the sink Question 13: When is it acceptable to use antiseptic hand rub rather than soap and water?

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After adjusting a nasal cannula on a patient. After removing gloves after changing a wound dressing.After moving patient's belongings on the bedside table

Question 14: Which of the following are symptoms of latex allergy?

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Skin redness. Itchiness, Edema, difficulty breathing.

Question 15: Under which circumstance(s) should hand washing be repeated?

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Hands touch the sink during hand washing. Areas under fingernails remain soiled.Question 16: The nurse is caring for four individuals. Which patient would be most at risk for infection?

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The patient who is receiving immunosuppressive medication Question 17: The nurse is preparing to set up a sterile field for a patient who is going to have a sterile dressing change. Which of the following assessment measures would be unnecessary at this time?

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The nurse asks the patient if he has ambulated in the hall today.

Question 18: 92-year-old female complains of frequent nonproductive cough. States has been taking PO steroids as prescribed. Denies having received pneumonia vaccine. Based on this information, what factors place this patient at risk for being a susceptible host?

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Hospitalized, Age, Vaccination status, Medical therapy.Question 19: A patient was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. has failed to take his antibiotic as prescribed. Three days later, the patient presents to the clinic with fever, malaise, nausea, and vomiting. What might you suspect?

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The patient may now have a systemic infection.Question 20: The nurse is adding a dry sterile gauze dressing to the sterile field. The dressing bounces on the surface and lands on the outer 1-inch border of the sterile field. What action is appropriate at this time?

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The nurse opens another sterile gauze dressing and adds it to the sterile field, but does not use the first one.Question 21: A small group of nursing students is giving a teaching presentation on the principles of surgical asepsis. Which of the following standards are appropriate to include in the presentation?

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If there is any doubt about an item's sterility, the item is considered to be unsterile. All items used within a sterile field must be sterile.Question 22: The NAP complains of his hands hurting and skin being chapped. What would be appropriate suggestions for the NAP?

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Use hand lotion from an individual use container. Be sure to rinse and dry hands thoroughly. Avoid excessive amounts of soap or antiseptic.

Question 23: When should you perform hand hygiene?

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Before applying gloves to insert an IV. After moving a patient up in bed. Before assessing a patient's vital signs.