Sherpath 3 Questions Flashcards
Which phrase describes medical asepsis?
Procedure known as clean technique
Which statement is correct regarding hand hygiene in the health care setting?
Soap and water effectively reduce microorganisms on visibly dirty hands.
An effective alcohol-based hand scrub must contain at least ________ percent alcohol
60
Place the personal protective equipment (PPE) in the order in which the nurse would remove them: mask, shoe cover, gloves, gown, eyewear.
Gloves Eyewear Gown Mask Shoe covers
Which practices would be included by the nurse when teaching about standard precautions?
Hand hygiene
Cough etiquette
Safe injection practices
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
which precaution would the nurse take when handling needles (sharps) to prevent an accidental needlestick?
Using a needleless system whenever possible
As a member of the infection control committee, which action would the nurse suggest to help control transmission of respiratory infections among staff during influenza season?
Post signs in bathrooms demonstrating cough etiquette.
Which transmission-based precaution would the nurse take for a seriously ill patient being admitted for influenza?
Provide a mask for the patient if leaving the room.
Which activities can a nurse easily participate in if interested in slowing infection transmission within the community?
Participating in local hand washing campaigns
Working locally to encourage immunizations
Which source is best for the nurse to recommend for patients interested in information about the updated immunization schedule for adults?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) immunization website
Which home care intervention helps reduce the transmission of infections?
Reporting infections as early as recognized
Which diseases can the federal government order patients to be isolated and/or quarantined for?
Smallpox
Cholera
Yellow fever
Diphtheria
Which intervention would a nurse anticipate specifically for a patient suspected of meningitis?
Lumbar puncture
Which term describes the administration of a medication by a nurse?
Dependent intervention
Which statements best describe the purpose for greeting the patient and explaining the need for personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Eases fear and misunderstanding
Creates a professional relationship
Builds a trusting relationship