ATI RN
Chapter 14 Infection Control Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is performing a sterile dressing change. If new sterile items or supplies are needed, how can they be added to the sterile field?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sterile items must be added using sterile techniques to maintain the sterile field.
Question 2 of 5
A 20 day old neonate born at term is exposed to a child with chicken pox, what intervention should take place?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Zoster immunoglobulin (ZIG) is given to neonates if the mother is seronegative, as they lack immunity and are at high risk for severe varicella.
Question 3 of 5
Post exposure prophylaxis against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV):
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HIV PEP is generally well-tolerated and effective if started within 72 hours, typically oral, not IM, and requires follow-up serology; it's not contraindicated in pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
An HIV-positive patient presents to the ED complaining of shortness of breath and non-productive cough. Chest x-ray shows diffuse interstitial infiltrates, and O2 saturation is 85% on room air. All of the following statements regarding this patient's probable diagnosis are TRUE, EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A normal CXR does not rule out PCP; up to 20% of cases can present with normal imaging.
Question 5 of 5
What should you do if your hands touch the sink while you are washing your hands?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Touching the sink contaminates hands, requiring the procedure to be restarted to maintain hygiene.