infection control measures for nurses

Question 1

when coughing or sneezing what should you do in order to control spread of infection

Answer 1

cover mouth or nose when coughing or sneezing

using and disposing of facial tissues

perform hand hygiene to prevent spraying and spreading droplet infections

Question 2

what should a nurse encourage clients and visitors do in order to prevent spread of infection

Answer 2

encourage clients and visitors to practice respiratory and cough etiquette

Question 3

how far should you separate from those with a cough

Answer 3

ensure spatial separation of 3ft from those with a cough and have them wear a mask

Question 4

how should nurses keep up with their hair

Answer 4

wash hair frequently; keep it short or pulled back

Question 5

why should nurses wash their hair frequently and either wear it short or pulled back

Answer 5

to prevent contamination of the care area or the clients

Question 6

how should nurses have their nails

Answer 6

keep natural nails short and free of gels and acrylic nails

Question 7

why should nurses keep their natural nails short and free of gels and acrylic nails

Answer 7

area around and under nails can harbor microorganisms/ bacteria

Question 8

what should nurses do if they are wearing jewelry

Answer 8

remove jewelry from hands and wrists to facilitate hand disinfection