N314 Healthcare associated infections questions with
correct answers
what are the 5 most common sites of healthcare associated infections
Correct Answer-1. catheter associated UTI
2. central line bloodstream infection
3. surgical site infection
4. C diff
5. ventilator associated pneumonia
True or False: The nurse should always don personal protective
equipment in the patient's room.
True
False Correct Answer-F - nurse should always don PPE outside of the
room
One important type of personal protective equipment is a respirator.
Which statement is FALSE about a respirator?
A. A respirator is to be worn at all times when a patient is in droplet
precautions.
B. It is important to be fitted for a respirator annually by your employer.
C. After donning a respirator, the nurse must perform a seal check.
, D. After providing patient care, the nurse will remove the respirator
outside the patient's room. Correct Answer-A - should only be worn in
airborne precautions; surgical mask is required for droplet
When removing PPE it is important to know what areas of the PPE are
considered "clean" vs "contaminated". Select ALL the areas on PPE that
are considered "clean":
A. Ties on the gown
B. Outside of the mask
C. Sleeves of the gown
D. Back of the gown
E. Inside of the gloves
F. Straps on the goggles Correct Answer-A, D, I, F
Referring back to question 4, in what order would you doff (remove) the
PPE?
A. Gloves then mask
B. Goggles then mask
C. Gloves, goggles, gown, then mask
D. Gloves, mask, googles, then gown Correct Answer-C - remove
gloves first because they are the most contaminated
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 cracker. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $15.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.