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Fundamentals ATI– Infection Control,100% CORRECT

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1. Which of the following is an advantage of using alcohol-based gel? a) Its use takes less time than hand washing with soap and water does. b) It removes gross contamination better that soap and wa ... ter does c) Its protective nature reduces the need for frequent hand washing d) It provides adequate protection before surgical applications 2. After assisting a newly admitted patient in removing his shoes and outwear, you notice what appears to be soil or grime on your hands. You: a) Cleanse your hands with an alcohol-based gel b) Wash hands with soap and water c) Brush off the soil against a cloth surface d) Use a wet paper towel to remove soil 3. Which product can affect the permeability of gloves? a) Antimicrobial soap and water b) Alcohol-based antiseptic gel c) Petroleum-based hand lotion d) Water-based hand lotion 4. To decontaminate your hands with an alcohol-based gel, you rub them together until all of the gel has evaporated and your hands are dry. The primary reason you do this is that: a) Drying provides the full antiseptic effect b) Residual alcohol can easily stain clothing c) Excess gel could transfer to the patient d) Slippery gel can make you drop supplies 5. After completing a procedure that required donning personal protective equipment (PPE consisting of a gown, an N95 respirator, a face shield, and gloves, which of the following should the nurse remove first when removing PPE separately? a) The gloves b) The gown c) The face shield d) The N95 respirator 6. Contact precautions would be mandated for a hospitalized adult patient diagnosed with: a) Hepatitis B b) Measles c) Meningitis d) Infectious diarrhea 7. You are washing your hands with non-antimicrobial soap and water prior to repositioning a patient in bed. During the hand washing procedure, it is important to: a) Make sure that the water is hot b) Continue for at least 15 seconds c) Use a liquid soap preparation d) Remove rings and watch first 8. A patient has a nosocomial infection. This terminology means that the patient: a) Became infected due to compromised immunity b) Was infected during a therapeutic procedure c) Inhaled pathogens in a healthcare setting d) Acquired the infection while hospitalized 9. You are about to irrigate a patient’s pen wound. Besides gloves, which other item of personal protective equipment (PPE) must your wear? a) A sterile gown b) Goggles c) A face shield d) An N95 respirator 10. Standard precautions mandate: a) Rinsing gloves that become visibly soiled during use b) Using antimicrobial soap for routine hand washing c) Disinfecting hands immediately after removing gloves d) Keep gloves on when touching environmental surfaces 11. You are caring for a patient diagnosed with mycoplasmal pneumonia. Droplet precautions have been instituted, so you must: a) Wear a respirator b) Protect your eyes c) Use an air filter d) Wear shoe covers [Show More]

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