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NURS 200 EXAM 1 questions with correct answersWhich nursing measure is appropriate to break a link in the chain of
infection? Correct Answer-Wash hands before and after caring for a
client
The client is a chronic carrier of infection. To prevent the spread of
infection to other clients or health care providers, the nurse emphasizes
interventions that do which of the following? Correct Answer-Block the
portal of exit from the reservoir
Which is the primary reason why the nurse should avoid wearing
artificial nails? Correct Answer-They could harbor microorganisms
The nurse is caring for a client with Clostridium difficile infection.
Which behavior indicates that the nurse needs additional information
about this disease? Correct Answer-Performs hand hygiene with an
alcohol-based disinfectant
An immunocompromised client is scheduled to go to the radiology
department for a chest x-ray. Which nursing intervention would be
appropriate when preparing to transport the client? Correct Answer-
Apply a mask to the client
A nurse employed in a preschool agency is planning a staff education
program to prevent the spread of an outbreak of an intestinal parasitic
disease. The nurse includes which priority prevention measure in the
educational session? Correct Answer-Staff will practice standard
precautions when changing diapers and assisting children with toileting
, The nurse is educating a client about proper handwashing techniques.
She instructs the client to use which of the following in order to better
protect the skin? Correct Answer-Warm water
What is the most effective nursing action for preventing and controlling
the spread of infection? Correct Answer-Thorough handwashing
The nurse is setting up a sterile field. Which action by the nurse best
exhibits surgical asepsis? Correct Answer-Touching only the inside
surface of the first glove while pulling it onto the hand
The nurse is concerned that a break occurred in a sterile field. Which of
the following would cause such a break? Correct Answer-Transferring a
sterile object to a sterile field with a clean gloved hand
The nurse determines that a field remains sterile if which of the
following conditions exist? Correct Answer-Sterile items are 2 inches
from the edge of the field.
A nurse sees smoke emerging from the suction equipment being used.
Which is the greatest priority in the event of a fire? Correct Answer-
Protect the clients.
A fire is contained to one client unit on the 7th floor (7 West). The
clients on 7 West should be moved to what location? Correct Answer-7
East
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