NUR 352 Exam Practice Questions with Correct Answers

A nurse is caring for a client who has an infection. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to prevent the transmission of the client's infection? A. Place the client in a positive-pressure room B. Encourage the client to stay well-hydrated C. Educate the client on the side effects of antibiotics D. Frequent hand washing before, during, and after client care - ANSWER-D. Frequent hand washing before, during, and after client care Reasoning: The nurse can help prevent the transmission of micro-organisms by washing her hands frequently before, during, and after client care procedures A nurse has completed care for a client requiring airborne precautions. Which of the following items of personal protective equipment (PPE) should the nurse remove last? A. surgical mask B. goggles C. N-95/hepa filter mask D. a gown - ANSWER-C. N-95/hepa filter mask Reasoning: With a client who requires airborne precautions, the nurse will continue to need the protection of the mask while removing other contaminated PPE A nurse should identify which of the following client findings as a risk factor for acquiring an HAI (Hospital Acquired Infection)? A. the client is female B. the client had abdominal surgery 8 months ago C. the client is 75 years old D. the client has an anxiety disorder - ANSWER-C. the client is 75 years old Reasoning: Advanced age is a risk factor for acquiring HAI's. With age, the immune system weakens placing clients at a risk for infection. A client in the outpatient health clinic reports symptoms of fever, nausea, and fatigue after a cat bite 5 days ago. The nurse understands the client is experiencing symptoms related to a _____ infection. A. systemic B. localized - ANSWER-A. systemic