ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 7 : Asepsis and Infection Control Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse accidently spills blood from a specimen container. The first action the nurse takes is to don gloves. What should the nurse then spray the fluid with?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Any accidental body fluid spill should be cleaned up as soon as possible. The person cleaning the spill should wear gloves. One cup of bleach diluted with 10 cups of water should be used as a disinfectant to spray over the spill and clean up with paper towels. The paper towels should then be placed in the plastic-lined waste container.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing a patient for signs of an infection the nurse recognizes which laboratory result as indicative of an infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased white blood cell count may indicate an infection.
Question 3 of 5
What can result from the nurse consistently performing hand hygiene and using sterile supplies when caring for patients in the hospital setting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most important measure for interrupting the infectious process.
Question 4 of 5
Recognizing the stages of an infection assists the nurse in identifying the progression of an infection. What is the nonspecific to specific symptom stage of an infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The prodromal stage progresses from onset of nonspecific signs and symptoms to more specific signs and symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
What is the most dependable and practical method to use when sterilizing instruments for the operating room?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Steam under pressure is the most practical and dependable method for destruction of all microorganisms.