Exam (elaborations)
NESA EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2024
- Course
- Institution
NESA EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2024
[Show more]
Content preview
NESA EXAM QUESTIONS WITHCORRECT SOLUTIONS 2024
OSHA lists standard safeguards to protect workers from health hazards related to
blood-borne pathogens. The reason for the standards is there is: CORRECT
ANSWERS A significant health risk associated with exposure to blood.
How is Hepatitis B transmitted? CORRECT ANSWERS By sexual and/or blood-to-blood
contact.
Which Hepatitis is the cause of most liver transplants? CORRECT ANSWERS Hepatitis
C.
The virus that causes Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome(AIDS) is? CORRECT
ANSWERS HIV.
How are blood-borne pathogens spread? (Select all that apply) CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Pathogen must be present.
2. Pathogen enters through the correct entry site.
3. Quantity of pathogen present is enough to cause disease.
4. Person is susceptible to the pathogen.
What is the best way to protect oneself from blood-borne pathogens? CORRECT
ANSWERS Standard Precautions
What is the major difficulty in treating a client with a condition caused by a multi drug
resistant organisms? CORRECT ANSWERS The microorganisms have become so
resistant that no available antibiotics are resistant against them.
Prevention of multi drug resistant organisms in healthcare settings rely on appropriate
clinical practice that are incorporated into all routine patient care. What components are
part of an effective prevention plan. (Select all that apply) CORRECT ANSWERS 1.
Optimal management of vascular and urinary catheters.
2. Prevention of lower respiratory tract infections in intubated patients.
3. Accurate diagnosis of infectious etiologies.
4. Judicious antimicrobial selection and utilization.
Common multi drug resistant organisms include methicillin-resistant staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). CORRECT ANSWERS
True
Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in some way that reduces or
eliminates the effectiveness of substances designed to cure/prevent infections.
CORRECT ANSWERS True
, Repeated and improper use of antibiotics are primary causes of the increase in drug
resistant bacteria. CORRECT ANSWERS True
According to the Morse Fall Scale Assessment a patient has a high-risk of falling. The
patient fell while being toileted by the nursing staff. The following three classifications
best describe all types of falls according to Morse (2002): CORRECT ANSWERS
Anticipated Physiological Fall
The nurse is completing in-patient admission assessments on a group of new patients.
Based on the intrinsic factors present which patient should the nurse identify as being
the highest risk of fall? The patient who has: CORRECT ANSWERS Decreased visual
acuity, walks with a cane and has arthritis.
The nurse is determining steps that could be taken to reduce the patient's extrinsic risks
for falls. Which nursing intervention could the nurse plan to reduce the patient's extrinsic
fall risk? (Select all that apply) CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Condition of flooring surfaces.
2. Bathroom support equipment for the toilet and shower.
3. Type and condition of footwear.
4. Proper use of assistive devices.
5. Availability of needed assistive devices.
6. Lighting in patient's room.
When developing a a risk management plan, take into account that there is no single
risk factor or single approach solution. The plan must be multidisciplinary and multi-
factorial in approach and be tailored to the individual. Which fall prevention program is
most likely to be effective. One which: CORRECT ANSWERS Encompasses a number
of different interventions and targets multiple risk factors.
What is one benefit of implementing fall risk assessment at the time of admission?
CORRECT ANSWERS All necessary fall prevention resources that target the specific
risk factors can be implemented early.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), what is the purpose of Standard
Precautions? Choose the BEST answer. CORRECT ANSWERS Protect healthcare
practitioner and patients from the spread of infections.
What are the components of Standard Precautions? (Select all that apply) CORRECT
ANSWERS 1. Personal Protective Equipment.
2. Safe handling of potentially contaminated equipment and surfaces in the patient
environment.
3. Hand hygiene.
What is the difference between Standard Precautions and Transmission Precautions?
Transmission Precautions are: CORRECT ANSWERS Used when the routes of
transmission are not completely interrupted by Standard Precautions alone.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ElevatedExcellence. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75632 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now