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Fundamentals of Nursing

Amy Hall, Anne Griffin Perry, Patricia A Potter, Patricia Stockert

Chapter 28

Infection Prevention and Control - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

If an infectious disease can be transmitted directly from one
person to another, it is a:
a. Susceptible host.
b. Communicable disease.
c. Port of entry to a host.
d. Port of exit from the reservoir

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Problem 2

Which is the most likely means of transmitting infection
between patients?
a. Exposure to another patient’s cough
b. Sharing equipment among patients
c. Disposing of soiled linen in a shared linen bag
d. Contact with a health care worker’s hands

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Problem 3

Identify the interval when a patient progresses from nonspecific signs to manifesting signs and symptoms specific to a type
of infection.
a. Illness stage
b. Convalescence
c. Prodromal stage
d. Incubation period

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Problem 4

Which of the following is the most effective way to break the
chain of infection?
a. Hand hygiene
b. Wearing gloves
c. Placing patients in isolation
d. Providing private rooms for patients

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Problem 5

A family member is providing care to a loved one who has an
infected leg wound. What would you instruct the family
member to do after providing care and handling contaminated
equipment or organic material?
a. Wear gloves before eating or handling food.
b. Place any soiled materials into a bag and double bag it.
c. Have the family member check with the doctor about need
for immunization.
d. Perform hand hygiene after care and/or handling contaminated equipment or material.

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Problem 6

A patient is isolated for pulmonary tuberculosis. The nursenotes that the patient seems to be angry, but he knows that this is a normal response to isolation. Which is the best intervention?
a. Provide a dark, quiet room to calm the patient.
b. Reduce the level of precautions to keep the patient frombecoming angry.
c. Explain the reasons for isolation procedures and providemeaningful stimulation.
d. Limit family and other caregiver visits to reduce the risk ofspreading the infection.

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Problem 7

The nurse wears a gown when:
a. The patient’s hygiene is poor.
b The nurse is assisting with medication administration.

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Problem 8

The nurse has redressed a patient’s wound and now plans to administer a medication to the patient. Which is the correct infection control procedure?
a. Leave the gloves on to administer the medication.
b Remove gloves and administer the medication.
c. Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene before administering the medication.
d. Leave the medication on the bedside table to avoid havingto remove gloves before leaving the patient’s room

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Problem 9

When a nurse is performing surgical hand asepsis, the nursemust keep hands:
a. Below elbows.
b. Above elbows.
c. At a 45-degree angle.
d. In a comfortable position

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Problem 10

What is the best method to sterilize a straight urinary catheter and suction tube in the home setting?
a. Use an autoclave.
b. Use boiling water.
c. Use ethylene oxide gas.
d. Use chemicals for disinfection

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Problem 11

A patient has an indwelling urinary catheter. Why does an
indwelling urinary catheter present a risk for urinary tract
infection?
a. It keeps an incontinent patient’s skin dry.
b. It can get caught in the linens or equipment.
c. It obstructs the normal flushing action of urine flow.
d. It allows the patient to remain hydrated without having tourinate.

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Problem 12

Put the following steps for removal of protective barriers after leaving an isolation room in order:
a. Untie top, then bottom mask strings and remove from face.
b. Untie waist and neck strings of gown. Allow gown to fall from shoulders and discard. Remove gown, rolling it onto itself without touching the contaminated side.

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