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Hygiene ATI Test (1)
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- B260 Infection Control
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- B260 Infection Control
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Hygiene ATI Test- wet hands with warm water
- apply the amount of soap recommended by the manufacturer
- rub hands together vigorously for at least 15 seconds
- rinse hands with water
- use a disposable towel to dry
- use a towel to turn off the faucet - ANS-A nurse is reviewing handwashing skills with a newly
licensed nurse. In which order should the nurse plan to perform this task using soap and water?
- use a disposable towel to dry
- rub hands together vigorously for at least 15 seconds
- apply the amount of soap recommended by the manufacturer
- use a towel to turn off the faucet
- wet hands with warm water
- rinse hands with water
the nurse should educate the client and caregivers about the importance of routine dental visits
to maintain oral health - ANS-A charge nurse is reviewing oral care and hygiene practices with
another nurse for a client who has glaucoma. Which of the following information should the
charge nurse include?
- the most common oral hygiene problem is gingivitis
- the client's ability to obtain dental care is unaffected by their visual impairment
- the visually impaired client has better oral hygiene than those clients without visual impairment
- the nurse should educate the client and caregivers about the importance of routine dental
visits to maintain oral health
enamel protects the teeth from pathogens - ANS-A nurse is discussing the role of tooth enamel
with a client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the discussion?
- enamel protects the teeth from pathogens
- enamel is a substance that cannot be dissolved
- enamel is a soft material that protects the teeth
- enamel covers the pulp
The nurse should have the client remove clothing from the unaffected side first - ANS-A nurse is
caring for a client who has right-sided hemiplegia following a stroke. Which of the following
should the nurse consider when caring for this client?
- the nurse should perform personal hygiene tasks for the client
- the client has a minor loss of strength on the right side of the body
- The nurse should have the client remove clothing from the unaffected side first
- oral care is much easier for the client to preform than bathing
- the nurse's hands become visibly soiled
, - the nurse removes the meal tray of a client who has infectious diarrhea
- the nurse empties the urinal of a client who has Clostridium difficile - ANS-A nurse is reviewing
a list of client care tasks with another nurse. In which of the following scenarios should the nurse
plan to use soap and water to perform hand hygiene?
- the nurse's hands become visibly soiled
- the nurse removed the meal tray of a client who has infectious diarrhea
- the nurse moves the cell phone of a client who has pneumonia from the bedside table
- the nurse empties the urinal of a client who has Clostridium difficile
- the nurse is preparing to insert an intravenous catheter
washing the client in bed is less effective than taking a shower - ANS-A nurse is performing a
bed bath for a client. Which of the following should the nurse remember when preparing to
bathe the client?
- bathing the client completely in bed preserved the client's dignity
- washing the client in bed is less effective than taking a shower
- a complete bed bath should be performed using a basin, soap, and water
- perform this type of bath early in the morning
Assist the client as needed to ensure proper hygiene is preformed - ANS-A nurse is caring for a
client who has bariatric care needs and has a rash between skin folds. Which of the following
actions should a nurse take?
- assist the client as needed to ensure proper hygiene is preformed
- aggressively rub the skinfolds dry to manage moisture
- use a lye soap bar to cleanse the skinfolds and the rash area
- apply moisturizer to the skinfolds and rash area
effective hand-washing can decrease hospital infection rates - ANS-A nurse is teaching the
importance of hand-washing to a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse
make about hand hygiene in a healthcare setting?
- it is not important to wash your hands after removing gloves
- effective hand-washing can decrease hospital infection rates
- infections in health care staff are not considered healthcare-associated infections
- healthcare-associated infections are a rare event in health care delivery
urinary incontinence can cause a yeast infection - ANS-A nurse is planning care for a client who
has incontinence. Which of the following information should the nurse consider when providing
skincare for the client?
- changes in skin integrity decrease the risk of infection
- urinary incontinence can cause a yeast infection
- mild soap is contraindicated for cleaning the skin
- a pH-balanced cleanser increases skin irritation
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