ATI RN
Infection Control Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nursing home recently has had a significant number of nosocomial infections. Which of the following measures might be instituted to decrease this trend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Having written infection-prevention practices for all employees. This measure is effective because it ensures all staff follow specific guidelines to prevent infections. Mandating antibiotics (choice A) can lead to resistance and unnecessary use. Monthly screenings for skin flora (choice C) may not effectively prevent infections. Restricting visitors and activities (choice D) may impact residents' well-being without directly addressing the root cause of infections.
Question 2 of 5
What are the general nursing care guidelines that the nurse should follow when caring for clients in a health care facility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because avoiding jewelry with prongs or protruding stones helps prevent injuries to the client during care. Jewelry can also harbor bacteria, leading to infections. A is incorrect because physical contact is often necessary for providing care. C is incorrect as isolation is not always required and can lead to feelings of loneliness. D is incorrect as linens should be handled carefully to prevent the spread of infection, not shaken.
Question 3 of 5
An experienced nurse is teaching a student nurse the proper use of hand hygiene. Which of the following is an accurate guideline that should be discussed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Hand hygiene must be performed after contact with inanimate objects near the client. This guideline is crucial as it helps prevent the transmission of pathogens from contaminated surfaces to the patient. The rationale is that even after using gloves, hand hygiene is essential to ensure thorough cleaning and prevent cross-contamination. Summary: A: Incorrect. The use of gloves does not eliminate the need for hand hygiene as gloves can still harbor pathogens. B: Incorrect. Hand hygiene is necessary even when gloves are used to further reduce the risk of infection transmission. D: Incorrect. Hand lotions are recommended after hand hygiene to prevent skin dryness and maintain skin integrity.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing an education session to an adult community group about the effects of smoking on infection. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in the educational session?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because smoking affects the cilia lining the upper airways in the lungs, impairing their function in removing mucus and pathogens, leading to increased risk of respiratory infections. This information is crucial for understanding the direct impact of smoking on the body's defense mechanisms against infections. Choice A is incorrect as it focuses on the cosmetic effects of smoking rather than its impact on health. Choice C is incorrect as changes in fingernail color are not directly related to the effects of smoking on infections. Choice D is also incorrect as the cost of smoking, while important, is not directly relevant to the educational session about the effects of smoking on infection.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with leukemia and is preparing to provide fluids through a vascular access (IV) device. Which nursing intervention is a priority in this procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct Answer: C - Maintain surgical aseptic technique. Rationale: 1. In patients with leukemia, the immune system is compromised, increasing the risk of infection. 2. Maintaining surgical aseptic technique helps prevent introducing pathogens into the patient's bloodstream. 3. Proper technique reduces the risk of bloodstream infections, crucial in leukemia patients. 4. Reviewing the procedure with the patient, positioning, and gathering supplies are important but secondary to infection prevention.