Nursing Fundamentals - Safety and Infection Control Quizs & Answ
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Course
Nursing Fundamentals
Institution
Nursing Fundamentals
1. Which would be a contributing factor for increased risk of infection in the elderly?
a) strong immune system b) low-sodium
c) increased circulation d) limited mobility
2. The nurse aide notices redness, swelling, and a foul-smelling drainage from the resident's wound. What
would be the n...
Nursing Fundamentals - Safety and Infection
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Control Quizs & Answ
Total questions: 83
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Worksheet time: 4hrs 47mins
1. Which would be a contributing factor for increased risk of infection in the elderly?
a) strong immune system b) low-sodium
c) increased circulation d) limited mobility
2. The nurse aide notices redness, swelling, and a foul-smelling drainage from the resident's wound. What
would be the nurse aide's next course of action?
a) ask the resident how long she has been in pain b) report the observation to the nurse immediately
c) document the observation in the resident's d) clean the wound with soap and water
medical record
3. Individuals who harbor infectious organisms are called:
a) portals of entry. b) reservoirs.
c) hosts. d) causative agents.
4. What is the correct order to don PPE?
a) eye protection, mask, gown, gloves b) gloves, gown, mask, eye protection
13. Before bathing, the water temperature should be:
a) 105 degrees Fahrenheit. b) 101 degrees Fahrenheit.
c) 110 degrees Fahrenheit. d) 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
14. To safely lift a box, the nurse aide should:
a) bend at the waist and knees. b) lift upward using strong leg muscles.
c) grip the box loosely with both hands. d) keep the box away from the body.
15. When the nurse aide is giving a resident a bed bath, the bed should be positioned at:
a) the level of the nurse aide's waist. b) the lowest point.
c) a good distance from the floor. d) a comfortable height for the resident.
16. When a resident is suspected of having a heart attack, a NA should:
a) Put medications directly into the resident’s b) Give the resident some water
mouth
c) Wait and see if the episode subsides before d) Use emergency light and call for help
doing anything
17. What is the BEST way for a NA to identify a resident:
a) check the identification bracelet b) Look for the name tag on the door
c) Verify the pt.’s name by checking the back of d) Check the name on the chart
their wheelchair
18. In which position should a resident be placed for eating?
a) Lying flat on his back b) Lying on his side with his arm propping up his
head
c) Sitting as upright as possible d) Reclining at a 45 degree angle
19. Why does working with oxygen require special safety precautions?
a) Oxygen equipment is very fragile b) Oxygen is a dangerous fire hazard
c) Oxygen equipment is very difficult to obtain d) Oxygen levels must be adjusted often
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