ATI RN
Nurses and Infection Control Questions
Question 1 of 5
You have collected, aggregated and analyzed data which reflects the frequency of your staff returning medical equipment to the appropriate department because the staff members thought it was too unsafe to use. After the experts in the medical equipment inspect and test the equipment they report back to you, as the nurse manager, whether or not the equipment was indeed unsafe. This data indicates that 83% of the returns that were made by your staff were deemed safe and operable. What should you do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because planning an educational activity about determining what equipment to send for repairs will address the issue of staff returning equipment unnecessarily. By educating the staff on how to properly assess the safety and operability of equipment, you can reduce the number of unnecessary returns and ensure that resources are not wasted. This proactive approach promotes staff competency and accountability. Choice A is incorrect because it assumes the staff are intentionally wasting resources, which may not be the case. Choice B is not the most efficient solution as checking the equipment yourself does not address the root cause of the issue. Choice C is incorrect as ignoring the problem does not promote a culture of accountability or quality improvement.
Question 2 of 5
Which type of personal protective equipment should the nurse wear when caring for a pediatric patient who is placed on Airborne Precautions for confirmed chickenpox/herpes zoster? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Disposable gown. When caring for a pediatric patient with chickenpox/herpes zoster on Airborne Precautions, the nurse should wear a disposable gown to prevent the transmission of infectious particles through contact. The other choices are incorrect as an N95 respirator mask and face shield/goggles are typically used for airborne infections that require respiratory protection, which is not necessary for chickenpox/herpes zoster. A disposable mask is not sufficient for airborne precautions; a gown provides better protection against contact transmission.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.