ATI LPN
Infection Control Quizlet Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen therapy. What is the most important consideration for the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for carbon dioxide retention is crucial in COPD patients to avoid worsening respiratory status due to excessive oxygen administration.
Question 2 of 5
When caring for a client with a peripheral IV, which intervention is most important to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring for infiltration prevents tissue damage and ensures adequate fluid delivery.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following role would be the responsibility of the scrub nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The scrub nurse's primary responsibility is to account for instruments and sponges (C) during surgery to prevent retained items. Assessing readiness (A) and ensuring airway (B) are typically the circulating nurse's or anesthesiologist's roles.
Question 4 of 5
What action should the nurse take when making an error in documentation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: If a nurse has made an error in documentation, the nurse should draw a single line through the error, write the word error above it, and sign his or her name or initials.
Question 5 of 5
You can protect yourself from transmission of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All these measures collectively reduce the risk of bloodborne pathogen transmission.