NURS 5610 Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions With
Complete Solutions
6 steps in maintaining aseptic technique Correct Answer 1.
wash hands
2. use gloves
3. replace or clean equipment
4. educate on hygiene needs
5. document interventions
6. reevaluate
Bed-Making Techniques Correct Answer -head of bead low or
flat
-use a turn or draw sheet
-keep linens wrinkle free
-avoid overuse of pads
-use a toe pleat
-maintain skin integrity by decreasing friction, sheering and
pressure on skin
During end-of-life communication, it is important to use what
method? Correct Answer ask-tell-ask-tell
How can we maintain and improve the human body's natural
defenses against infection? Correct Answer -improve self-care
-patient teaching (infection control measures, nutrition, res,
handwashing, etc)
-interventions (handwashing, isolation of sick, cleaning the
house, nutrition, rest)
,How do we prevent infection at the infectious agent point in the
chain of infection? Correct Answer -hand washing
-disinfecting chemicals
-sterilization
How do we prevent infection at the portal of entry point in the
chain of infection? Correct Answer -hand washing
-maintain skin integrity
-cover wounds
-limit invasive techniques
-no eating or drinking in clinical area
-no rubbing eyes
How do we prevent infection at the portal of exit point in the
chain of infection? Correct Answer -hand washing
-cover wounds, mouth with coughing or sneezing
-wear PPE
-proper disposal of contaminated items
How do we prevent infection at the reservoir point in the chain
of infection? Correct Answer -hand washing
-hygiene
-proper disposal of contaminated materials
How do we prevent infection at the susceptible host point in the
chain of infection? Correct Answer -hand washing
-nutrition (natural defenses, vit c, protein)
-rest (restorative mentally and physically)
How do you respond to a fire in a healthcare setting? RACE
Correct Answer Rescue
, Alarm
Confine
Extinguish
How does a patient prevent infection? Correct Answer -hand
washing
-keeping wound clean and covered if needed
-rest
-nutrition
-good self-care practices
How often should we evaluate the continued need for restraints?
Correct Answer continuously
Intimate spacial zone distance Correct Answer 0-18 inches
Linen-Change techniques Correct Answer -aseptic (clean not
sterile)
-gloves
-keep linens off floor
-don't shake linens
-don't share linens
-don't return linens to cart after entering patient room
-place soiled linens in designated container
Nurse-Safety during hygiene activities Correct Answer -proper
body mechanics
-bed at waist height
-side rail down on nurse's side
-move client close to nurse
-keep nails short
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