ATI RN
Nurses and Infection Control Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
There has been a mass casualty shooting at a nearby school. A nurse is working in the emergency department and is asked to triage clients as they arrive at the hospital. One of the clients arriving at the emergency department is in a wheelchair speaking to a nurse frantically while clutching his leg around a bloodied bandage and his foot is oddly angled. Based on this information, which of the following tag colors would the triage nurse assign this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: yellow. This client is displaying signs of delayed care needed, as he is speaking and alert but has a serious injury requiring immediate medical attention. The client's frantic state and the bloodied bandage indicate a potentially severe injury. The oddly angled foot suggests a possible fracture or dislocation, requiring urgent care but not immediate life-saving interventions. Assigning a yellow tag ensures the client receives prompt treatment without overwhelming the resources needed for critically injured individuals. Incorrect options: A: Red tag is for clients with life-threatening injuries who require immediate attention. C: Black tag is for clients who are deceased or have injuries incompatible with survival. D: Green tag is for clients with minor injuries or who require minimal medical care.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse inspects empty rooms prior to deciding which rooms to assign clients. The nurse comes across an IV pole with a frayed electrical cord in one of the empty rooms. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. 1. Moving the IV pole to the dirty utility room ensures it is removed from patient care areas to prevent potential harm. 2. Placing a broken sign on the pole alerts staff to the issue. 3. This action follows safety protocols and prevents further use of the damaged equipment. Other choices are incorrect: A: Writing an incident report and leaving the pole in the room does not address the immediate safety concern. B: Placing the IV pole just outside the room with a trash bag is not a proper way to handle a safety hazard. D: Telling the staff nurse is not as effective as physically moving the pole to a designated area for broken equipment.