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Which measure is appropriate for the nurse to take to prevent the spread of infection while caring for a patient with an infection?
What is use proper hand hygiene
Which statement would the nurse include in the teachings about Candida infection?
What is "Wash your hands with soap before assessing the patient."
In which direction would the nurse appropriately open a sterile package to create a sterile field?
What is away from the nurse
Which type of asepsis will be used in an operating room where the nurse is preparing the area for an invasive procedure?
What is Surgical Asepsis
Which infection requires airborne precautions in addition to standard precautions?
Which precaution does the nurse take to minimize the risk of spreading infection after attending to a patient?
What is Use lukewarm running water for hand washing.
In the home setting, how long should hand washing last?
What is 20 seconds
Which line of defense is considered the first line against microorganisms?
What is the skin.
While removing the gloves, the nurse experiences burning and itching sensations in the eyes as well as nasal congestion. Which statement explains these symptoms?
What is the nurse is allergic to the latex in the gloves
Which vaccine can the nurse receive to be protected from the most common infection transmitted through needlestick injuries
What is Hepatitis B
While providing care, the nurse omits washing or sanitizing hands between patients to save time. Which statement best describes the nurse’s behavior?
This action puts patients at risk for health care–associated infections.
Which laboratory value would the nurse assess if concerned about infection in a patient?
What are white blood cells
Which question could eliminate the risk of injury to a patient who is having blood drawn by a nurse with gloves on?
What is "Are you allergic to latex?"
Which stage of the infectious process is exhibited by a patient with symptoms of a cold, including congestion, coughing, and fever?
What is Acute
Daily nursing activities, such as hand hygiene and linen changes, are considered which type of asepsis?
What is Medical Asepsis
Which equipment would the nurse routinely use when caring for a patient who has tuberculosis?
What is a N-95 Respirator
Which option is an example of a vehicle of transmission
What is A health care worker’s hands, hospital equipment, or instrument
Which action by the nurse will result in contamination of a sterile object or a sterile field?
What is a Sterile field exposed to air for a prolonged period
Which mask does the nurse use while in contact with a patient who has infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis
What is a N-95 Mask
Which action would the nurse take to avoid contaminating the hands after performing hand hygiene?
What is Use a paper towel to turn the faucet off
During surgery the health care provider asks for more sterile water. Which action must the nurse perform before pouring the solution into the sterile container?
What is Lipping" of the bottle with its solution
Which infection type occurs in a patient who was admitted to the hospital 3 days ago with cardiac problems and now has bacterial pneumonia
What is Health-Care Associated
Which instruction would the nurse provide to the patient to prevent the spread of tuberculosis?
What is Cover the mouth during coughing and sneezing.
Which statement describes the significance of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs)?
What is Cost, length of hospital stay, and recovery time are greater with these infections.
How does the nurse explain the skin’s role in the body’s defense?
What is It is the body’s first line of defense against infection.