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Infection Control Quiz Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following security concerns is also a sentinel event that must be reported?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because the assisted suicide of a client in a healthcare facility is a sentinel event, a serious adverse event that requires immediate investigation and reporting to ensure patient safety and quality improvement. This event poses significant risks to patient well-being and requires immediate attention to prevent future occurrences. Explanation for why the other choices are incorrect: A: A possible vulnerability of the facility’s information technology to hacking is a security concern but not necessarily a sentinel event that requires mandatory reporting. C: Vulnerability to computer hacking is a security concern related to IT systems but does not qualify as a sentinel event. D: Potential information theft is a security concern but does not meet the criteria of a sentinel event that requires immediate reporting for patient safety.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrate the practice of core principles of surgical asepsis? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Keep the sterile field in view at all times. This is a core principle of surgical asepsis as it helps prevent contamination by ensuring constant vigilance over the sterile field. Choice A is incorrect because the entire sterile gown, not just the front and sides, is considered sterile. Choice C is incorrect as the outer 2.5 cm of the sterile field is actually considered sterile to allow for handling without contaminating the inner field. Choice D is incorrect as all personnel in the vicinity of the sterile field, not just those within it, should wear personal protective equipment to maintain asepsis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse at a family practice is responsible for reviewing home safety issues with all patients. She knows that there is an increased risk of falls in which of these two groups of patients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, toddlers and the elderly. Toddlers are at risk due to their curious nature and lack of coordination, while the elderly are at risk due to decreased balance and strength. School-age children are more coordinated and less prone to falls, infants lack mobility, and infants and the elderly are not directly comparable in terms of fall risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is volunteering in an indigent clinic. She is seeing a patient whom she suspects has active tuberculosis. In this disease process, which of the following body systems serves as both the reservoir and portal of entry for this infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, the respiratory system. In active tuberculosis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis is primarily transmitted through aerosolized droplets via the respiratory system. The lungs serve as both the reservoir, where the bacteria can multiply and thrive, and the portal of entry, allowing the organism to enter the body. The gastrointestinal system (A) is not the primary site for tuberculosis infection. The integumentary system (C) is the skin, which is not the reservoir or portal of entry for tuberculosis. The hematologic system (D) refers to the blood and is not the primary site for tuberculosis infection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is working in a nursing home when there is a fire in the kitchen and cafeteria area. Which of the following is the first priority for the nurse in this situation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step 1: Ensure safety of patients: The first priority of the nurse is to ensure the safety and well-being of the patients in the nursing home. Step 2: Moving patients out of harm's way: Ensuring all patients are moved out of harm's way is crucial to prevent injuries or casualties. Step 3: Avoid direct involvement in firefighting: Nurses are not trained firefighters and should not directly engage in extinguishing fires. Step 4: Wait for firefighters: The nurse should focus on safe evacuation and wait for professional firefighters to handle the fire. Step 5: Prioritize patient safety over containing the fire: Patient safety is the primary concern, and containing the fire comes after ensuring everyone is safe. Summary: - Choice A is correct as it prioritizes patient safety. - Choice B is incorrect as nurses should not remove flammable materials or engage in firefighting. - Choice C is incorrect as immediate evacuation without ensuring safety could lead to chaos. - Choice D is incorrect as nurses