The surgical mask the perioperative nurse is wearing becomes moist. Which action will the perioperative nurse take next?

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Question 1 of 5

The surgical mask the perioperative nurse is wearing becomes moist. Which action will the perioperative nurse take next?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Apply a new mask. When a surgical mask becomes moist, it loses its effectiveness in filtering out particles and bacteria. Applying a new mask ensures proper protection for the nurse and the patient. Reapplying a moist mask after it air-dries is not recommended as it may still harbor bacteria. Changing the mask when relieved by the next shift may lead to prolonged exposure to contaminants. Continuing to wear a moist mask, even if the nurse is comfortable, compromises safety.

Question 2 of 5

Hepatitis A is transmitted by the fecal-oral route.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following most accurately defines an infection?

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4 of 5

Mrs. Treem is on isolation because she acquired a methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) infection after hospitalization for hip replacement surgery. What name is given to this type of infection?

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5 of 5

The mouth (including saliva, vomit, sneezes or coughs), a wound (including blood or pus) and the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts (including faeces or urine) are examples of what?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: cURL error: Failed to connect to api.openai.com port 443 after 549 ms: Couldn't connect to server

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