ATI RN
Nurses and Infection Control Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements about glove use and hand hygiene is true?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step 1: Artificial fingernails harbor bacteria and can increase the risk of infection transmission. Step 2: Direct client care involves close contact, making it crucial to minimize bacterial transmission. Step 3: Avoiding artificial fingernails helps maintain proper hand hygiene practices. Step 4: Therefore, option A is correct. Summary: Option B is incorrect because nonsterile gloves should not be decontaminated and reused between clients. Option C is incorrect as handwashing is necessary after restroom use. Option D is incorrect since sterile gloves do not eliminate the need for hand hygiene.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a group of medical-surgical patients. Which patient is most at risk for developing an infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because a patient recovering from surgery, especially a total hip surgery, is at higher risk for developing an infection due to the surgical incision and disruption of the skin barrier. Post-operative patients are more susceptible to infections as their immune system may be compromised. In contrast, choice A has no direct relation to infection risk. Choice B, dehydration, may lead to electrolyte imbalances but does not necessarily increase infection risk. Choice D, heart problems, does not inherently increase infection risk unless the patient has specific conditions or interventions that compromise their immune system.
Question 3 of 5
A patient presents with pneumonia. Which priority intervention should be included in the plan of care for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Observe the patient for decreased activity tolerance. This is the priority intervention as pneumonia can lead to decreased oxygenation and energy levels. Monitoring activity tolerance helps assess respiratory status and response to treatment. Choice B is incorrect as pain management is not the priority in pneumonia. Choice C is incorrect as ice chips may not address the patient's respiratory needs. Choice D is incorrect as maintaining room temperature is not a priority in managing pneumonia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient in labor and delivery. When near completing an assessment of the patient’s cervix, the electronic infusion device being used on the intravenous (IV) infusion alarms. Which sequence of actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step 1: Complete the assessment - Ensures patient safety by assessing the cervix. Step 2: Remove gloves - Prevents cross-contamination. Step 3: Wash hands - Maintains proper hygiene before IV assessment. Step 4: Assess the intravenous infusion - Addresses the device alarm promptly. This sequence prioritizes patient assessment and safety while adhering to infection control practices. Summary: A: Doesn't address IV alarm or hand hygiene properly. B: Fails to prioritize patient assessment before addressing the IV alarm. D: Doesn't emphasize proper hand hygiene before IV assessment.
Question 5 of 5
The home health nurse is teaching a patient and family about hand hygiene in the home. Which situation will cause the nurse to emphasize washing hands before and after?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, performing treatments. This is because performing treatments involves direct contact with the patient's body or medical equipment, increasing the risk of spreading infection. Washing hands before and after ensures proper hygiene to prevent the transmission of pathogens. Shaking hands (A) is important for social etiquette but does not pose the same risk of infection transmission. Opening the refrigerator (C) and working on a computer (D) are not direct sources of contamination, so hand hygiene before and after these activities is not as critical in preventing infection transmission in the home setting.