ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 7 : Asepsis and Infection Control Questions
Question 1 of 5
A health care worker is stuck by a needle left on the patient's bedside table. The staff member appropriately reports the needlestick. What will the indicated treatment be combatting?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Workers who have had a needlestick need to complete an injury report and seek treatment in the event of exposure to hepatitis B.
Question 2 of 5
What technique should the nurse use when disposing of linens contaminated with feces?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: All health care workers should follow Standard Precautions to prevent infection from pathogens. Standard Precautions for the disposal of ordinary feces require only that the nurse don gloves.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is instructing a patient about the most important preventive technique for breaking the chain of infection. What technique is the patient learning about?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most important preventive measure for interrupting the infection process.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is observing isolation precautions by wearing a mask while performing complex patient care. How often should the nurse change masks?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The mask should be changed every 20 to 30 minutes.
Question 5 of 5
A major threat to health care workers is blood-contaminated sharps. What should the nurse use to discard the used syringe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: All patient care areas where sharps are used require puncture-proof containers.