ATI RN
Nurses and Infection Control Questions
Question 1 of 5
Your client has an allergy to both penicillin and latex. Which of these pathophysiological facts should you apply when you are providing to this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. When a client has an allergy to both penicillin and latex, it is important to consider the risk of anaphylaxis from the sensitizing dose of penicillin. Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur upon exposure to an allergen. In this case, the client's history of allergies indicates a heightened risk for anaphylaxis with penicillin. This pathophysiological fact is crucial to consider when providing care to this client. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not directly address the specific risk associated with the client's allergy to both penicillin and latex. Choice B refers to distributive shock, which is not the primary concern in this scenario. Choices C and D provide statistics about the prevalence of allergies to penicillin and latex in the population, but these do not directly impact the care of a client with allergies to both substances.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Select the term which is most completely and accurately paired with its definition.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Step 1: The definition of a physical restraint is a manufactured device used when necessary. Step 2: Choice A includes unnecessary details about when it is used, making it partially incorrect. Step 3: Choice C is incorrect because physical restraints are not solely used to prevent falls. Step 4: Choice D is incorrect as it inaccurately defines physical restraint as any mechanical device. Step 5: Choice B aligns perfectly with the accurate and complete definition, making it the correct answer.
Question 4 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 5 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