NUR 215 Exam 2 Questions With Correct
Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The nurse
knows that health care professional are required to report communicable and infectious diseases.
Which of the following illustrate the rationale for reporting...
C. Place a surgical mask on the client if transportation to another dept is unavoidable
E. Wear a gown when preforming care that may result in contamination from secretions
What is an infection? - answer✔occurs when a pathogen is present and leads to a chain of events
What is the best prevention against HAIs? - answer✔Hand hygiene
iatrogenic infections - answer✔result from diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
Transmission Chain of Infection - answer✔1. Causative agent
2. Reservoir
3. Portal of exit
4. Mode of transmission
5. Portal of entry
6. Susceptible host
Transmission chain of infection example of MRSA and the Wrestler - answer✔1. Causative
agent- MRSA
2. Reservoir- Athlete
3. Portal of exit- Contact w/ mat
4. Mode of transmission- skin contact w/ gear
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