ATI RN
Infection Control Quiz Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client receiving radiation for breast cancer. The client complains of redness and irritation at the radiation site. Which recommendation by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: “Avoid shaving over or near the radiation treatment site.” Shaving can further irritate the skin and increase the risk of infection at the radiation site. By avoiding shaving, the client can reduce the risk of skin damage and irritation. Incorrect choices: A: “Only bathe once a week to prevent drying out the skin.” - Infrequent bathing can lead to poor hygiene and does not address the specific issue of skin irritation from radiation. B: “Wear tight clothing against your skin.” - Tight clothing can exacerbate skin irritation by rubbing against the affected area. D: “Apply scented lotions to the radiation site to ease pain and irritation.” - Scented lotions can contain irritants that may worsen skin irritation and should be avoided near the radiation site.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient in protective environment. Which actions will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Maintain airflow rate greater than 12 air exchanges/hr. In a protective environment, the primary goal is to reduce exposure to pathogens. Maintaining a high airflow rate helps to minimize the concentration of airborne contaminants. This action supports the concept of infection control by reducing the risk of transmission. Incorrect choices: A: Wearing an N95 respirator is more commonly associated with airborne precautions, not specific to protective environments. C: Negative-pressure airflow rooms are used for patients on airborne precautions, not necessarily in all protective environments. D: Opening drapes during the daytime does not directly impact the maintenance of a protective environment through airflow control.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse and the student nurse are caring for two different patients on the medical-surgical unit. One patient is in airborne precautions, and one is in contact precautions. The nurse explains to the student different interventions for care. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Dispose of supplies to prevent the spread of microorganisms. This is crucial in preventing the transmission of infections in patients under different precautions. Airborne precautions require proper disposal of contaminated supplies to prevent the spread of pathogens through the air. On the other hand, contact precautions necessitate proper disposal of supplies to prevent direct transmission through physical contact. Incorrect choices: B is incorrect because handwashing is essential but does not specifically address the differing needs of patients under different precautions. C is incorrect because consistency in nursing interventions may not be appropriate when different precautions are in place. D is incorrect as knowledge of the disease process is important but may not directly relate to preventing the spread of microorganisms through contaminated supplies.
Question 4 of 5
A client with an upper respiratory infection (common cold) tells the nurse, “I am so angry with the nurse practitioner because he would not give me any antibiotics.” What would be the most accurate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A - "Antibiotics have no effect on viruses." Rationale: 1. Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections like the common cold. 2. Educating the client on this fact helps manage expectations and prevent unnecessary antibiotic use. 3. Option A provides accurate information and promotes appropriate antibiotic stewardship. Summary: B: Passing the responsibility to another healthcare provider does not address the client’s misunderstanding. C: Asking why the client thinks they need an antibiotic does not provide direct education about the ineffectiveness of antibiotics for viral infections. D: Agreeing with the client's request for antibiotics without providing accurate information reinforces misconceptions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is educating a rural community group on how to avoid contracting West Nile virus by using approved insect repellant and wearing proper coverings when outdoors. By what means is the pathogen involved in West Nile virus transmitted?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Vectors. West Nile virus is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes, which serve as vectors for the pathogen. Mosquitoes become infected by feeding on birds that carry the virus. Direct contact (A) and indirect contact (B) are not common routes of transmission for West Nile virus. The virus is not transmitted through the air (C) but rather through the bite of an infected mosquito. Therefore, the most accurate means of transmission for the pathogen involved in West Nile virus is through vectors, making option D the correct choice.