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NUR 215 Module 3-5 Exam Questions and Answers
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NUR 215 Module 3-5 Exam Questionsand Answers
When performing an aseptic technique, Which area is always considered
contaminated? - Answer-Edges of sterile field, Never place anything sterile within the 1
inch border.
What should be used by staff when interacting with patients on airborne precautions? -
Answer-N95 Respirator (Prevent inhaling pathogens smaller than 5 micros)
Its important to know what about the patient to most effectively place a patient on
airborne precaution. - Answer-Type of infection or condition; Patients treated with
Tuberculosis, Rubeola (Measles), disseminated Varicella zoster virus (chicken pox)
A characteristic associated with proper hand hygiene. - Answer-Alcohol-based hand rub
(DO NOT use when hands are visibly dirty or caring for a c-diff patient, wash hands
instead)
Regarding aseptic technique, a tool should be immediately discarded if? - Answer-
Sterility is questioned
Which is a characteristic associated with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for
standard precaution? - Answer-Goggles/ Face mask/ Gloves (Face masks is COVID
precautions not standard)
Patients being placed in contact precautions, its important to.. - Answer-Wash in/ Wash
out; Use proper PPE, preventative education
A principal important for rooming two patients admitted on contact precaution - Answer-
They have the Same pathogen
What is important for a patient being placed on contact precaution? - Answer-Limit the
time a patient leaves the room
Characteristic important for hand hygiene - Answer-Wash hands for at least 20 seconds
Which best describes an indication for contact precaution? - Answer-History of contact
isolation; Patients with history of MRSA within 6 months or VRE withing the last two
years
An important part of aseptic technique process - Answer-Only sterile touches sterile
What best describes the droplet size for pathogens considered to be airborne? -
Answer-Droplets smaller than 5 micros
, Which of the following is a strong specific strong indication for a aseptic technique? -
Answer-Invasive procedures
Droplets can be transmitted by what? - Answer-Being within three feet of a patient
Chain of infection - Answer-infectious agent (Germs),
reservoir (Where germs live),
portal of exit (How germs get out),
mode of transmission (Germs get around),
portal of entry (How germs get in),
susceptible host (Next sick person)
Infectious Agent (germs) - Answer-Bacteria,
Viruses,
Parasites
Reservoir (Where germs live) - Answer-People, Animals/Pets, food, soil, water
Portal of Exit (How germs get out) - Answer-Mouth (vomit, saliva),
Cuts in the skin (Blood)
Diaper changing and toileting (Stool)
Mode of transmission (How germs get around) - Answer-Contact (hands, toys, sand)
Droplets (coughing, sneezing, talking)
Portal of entry (How germs get in) - Answer-Mouth,
Cuts in the skin,
Eyes
Susceptible Host (Next sick person) - Answer-Babies,
Children,
Elderly,
People with weak immune system,
Unimmunimize people
Anyone
What is treating all body fluids (except sweat) as potentially infectious? - Answer-
Standard Precautions
What is covering mouth when coughing or sneezing, using facial tissues to contain
respiratory secretions and disposing of them properly, wearing a surgical mask, turning
head and staying at least 3 feet away from others, and perform hand hygiene? -
Answer-Cough Etiquette
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