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NURC 1102 Midterm exam review questions withcorrect answers
why is infection control important? Correct Answer-prevents
complications, therapies or treatments, or anything that causes the pt.
harm or a longer hospital stay.
What is an HAI and who is responsible for a patient consequence if an
hai occurs. Correct Answer-hospital acquired infection. the hospital is
what is standard precaution. Correct Answer-includes donning
gloves/gown.
when do we use ppe Correct Answer-for any and all patients when there
is a risk for exposure to bodily substances
how do nurses decrease the chain of infection Correct Answer-by
eliminating one or more of the pieces in the chain of infection
what ppe do we wear in contact precaution Correct Answer-gloves and
gown
what ppe do we wear in droplet precaution Correct Answer-mask
can ppe be reused and should it be worn outside of the patient's room
Correct Answer-no
,what should the nurse do when taking equipment or supplies from room
to room? Correct Answer-make sure equipment is properly wiped down
how can isolation precautions affect the holistic well being of a pt.
Correct Answer-the pt could feel depressed, lonely, worse, sad, hurt etc
what are the key guidelines for maintaining a sterile field Correct
Answer-above waist level
avoid contaminating sterile field by reaching over or placing a non
sterile item on the field or by dirting the field
3 surgical asepsis procedures Correct Answer-urinary cath
trach suction
lumbar puncture
when should you NOT use hand sanitizer Correct Answer-when hands
are visibly soiled
if a sterile package has holes or becomes damp what should you do?
Correct Answer-dispose of package, obtain a new one, make sure
package has integrity
what happens if the Bladder or cuff is too wide during a bp Correct
Answer-false low reading
, what happens if the bladder or cuff is too narrow during a bp Correct
Answer-false high reading
how can we protect pt information related to charting or pt chart Correct
Answer-only chart under your name
dont share pw
badge in and badge out
name 3 elements that help ensure quality documentation Correct
Answer-chart at the time of occurence
be concise
use adpie method
what is a resevoir? Correct Answer-where the infectious agent is living
and growing
as nurses how can we stop the spread of an infection in regards to a
reservoir Correct Answer-performing proper hand hygiene
What is host susceptibility? Correct Answer-any pt that is
prone/susceptible to any form of infection, theyre likely to contract a
disease
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