ATI RN
Nurses and Infection Control Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the term which is most completely and accurately paired with its definition.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Step 1: The definition of a physical restraint is a manufactured device used when necessary. Step 2: Choice A includes unnecessary details about when it is used, making it partially incorrect. Step 3: Choice C is incorrect because physical restraints are not solely used to prevent falls. Step 4: Choice D is incorrect as it inaccurately defines physical restraint as any mechanical device. Step 5: Choice B aligns perfectly with the accurate and complete definition, making it the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
Which of these statements are true regarding disinfection and cleaning? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Routine environmental cleaning is an example of medical asepsis. Medical asepsis refers to practices that help reduce the transmission of pathogenic microorganisms. Routine environmental cleaning, such as cleaning surfaces in healthcare settings, is a key component of maintaining a clean and safe environment to prevent the spread of infections. This practice helps to eliminate or reduce the number of microorganisms present on surfaces, thereby decreasing the risk of contamination and infection. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect: A: Proper cleaning requires mechanical removal of all soil from an object or area. This statement is true, but it does not specifically pertain to medical asepsis. C: When cleaning a wound, wipe around the wound edge first and then clean inward toward the center of the wound. This statement is incorrect as the correct technique is to clean from the center outward to avoid contaminating the wound. D: Cleaning in a direction from the least to the most contaminated area helps
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the emergency room is taking care of a 4-year-old patient who has a suspected case of impetigo. The nurse knows that which of the following precautions is most important to prevent the spread of this infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: contact precautions. Impetigo is primarily spread through direct contact with the infected skin lesions. Therefore, the most important precaution to prevent the spread of impetigo is contact precautions, which involve wearing gloves and maintaining proper hand hygiene. Standard precautions (choice A) should always be followed in healthcare settings, but they do not specifically address the direct contact spread of impetigo. Droplet precautions (choice B) are used for infections transmitted through respiratory droplets, and airborne precautions (choice C) are for infections transmitted through the air. In the case of impetigo, the main mode of transmission is through direct contact with the skin lesions, making contact precautions the most appropriate choice.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with a suspected renal tumor is being admitted for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). The nurse discusses the procedure with the patient in addition to taking a full medical history. Which of these pieces of information reported in the patient’s history should the nurse report to the physician performing the IVP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: iodine allergy. This is crucial information to report because IVP involves the use of iodine-based contrast dye, which can trigger an allergic reaction in individuals with iodine allergies. Reporting this to the physician is essential to prevent a potential life-threatening reaction. Summary: - Choice A is correct as an iodine allergy is crucial information for a safe IVP. - Choice B (penicillin allergy) is not relevant to IVP. - Choice C (past history of kidney stones) may be important but not directly relevant to the IVP procedure. - Choice D (past history of appendectomy) is not directly related to the IVP procedure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse who works in an outpatient surgical center develops a new respiratory illness. She has atypical symptoms and is not responding to conventional therapies. Her work history includes spending considerable amounts of time in her facility’s central supply and equipment sterilization areas. Her treating physician suspects her illness is linked to a workplace exposure. Where is the best place for the nurse to obtain information regarding her potential workplace exposures?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: the Safety Data Sheets/SDS at her facility. This is the best place for the nurse to obtain information regarding her potential workplace exposures because SDS provide detailed information about hazardous chemicals in the workplace, including health effects, protective measures, and exposure control. The nurse can review the SDS for the chemicals used in the central supply and equipment sterilization areas to identify any potential exposures that may be linked to her illness. Choice A (the equipment manufacturer’s service center and help desk) is incorrect because they may not have specific information on workplace exposures. Choice B (OSHA website) is incorrect because while OSHA provides general workplace safety guidelines, it may not have specific information on the nurse’s workplace exposures. Choice D (CDC’s reportable illness hotline) is incorrect because it is more focused on reporting and tracking infectious diseases, rather than identifying workplace exposures.