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HALLMARK FINAL EXAM B SN BSN 206
NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE QUESTION AND
ANSWERS ALREADY PASS ED
Question : The nurse was diagnosed with a urinary tract
infection. The patient has been drinking fruit juice and has increased his intake of fluids but has failed to take his antibiotic as prescribed because it caused gastric upset. Three days later, the patient presents to the clinic with fever, malaise, nausea, and vomiting. What might you suspect?The patient probably has the flu.The patient may now have a systemic infection.The patient is displaying signs of a localized infection.The patient is experiencing an allergic response to his medication.
Correct answer: The patient may now have a systemic infection.
Question : The nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. To
perform this procedure, the nurse will use:
Surgical asepsis (sterile technique).Medical asepsis (clean technique).Droplet precautions.Standard precautions.
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Correct answer: Surgical asepsis (sterile technique).
Question : The nurse is working in a busy emergency room. On
entering station 1, the nurse dons a pair of clean disposable gloves. The nurse sees that the patient has a gunshot wound to the chest and is concerned there may be splattering of infectious materials. The nurse applies goggles, a mask, and a gown. What is this called?Following standard precautions.Using medical asepsis.Using surgical asepsis.Infection control to prevent a health care–acquired infection.
Correct answer: Following standard precautions.
Question : A nurse assists a patient with a Foley catheter to
ambulate down the hall. The nurse holds the catheter bag below the level of the patient s bladder. What link in the chain of infection is the nurse breaking by doing so?Portal of exit.Portal of entry.Reservoir.
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Host susceptibility.
Correct answer: Portal of entry.
Question : The nurse manager is reviewing the use of standard
precautions with the staff. Which of the following should be included in the review? (Select all that apply.) Standard precautions are used to protect you from potential contact with blood and body fluids Standard precautions should be observed in every patient encounters
Correct answer: Standard precautions are used to protect you
from potential contact with blood and body fluids Standard precautions should be observed in every patient encounters
Question : A small group of nursing students is giving a
teaching presentation on the principles of surgical asepsis.Which of the following standards are appropriate to include in the presentation? (Select all that apply.) A sterile barrier that has been permeated by moisture must be considered contaminated.
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A sterile object or field out of the range of vision or an object held below a person’s waist is considered contaminated.A sterile field or object cannot become contaminated by air.If there is any doubt about an item’s sterility, the item is considered to be unsterile.All items used within a sterile field must be sterile.
Correct answer: A sterile barrier that has been permeated by
moisture must be considered contaminated.A sterile object or field out of the range of vision or an object held below a person's waist is considered contaminated.If there is any doubt about an item's sterility, the item is considered to be unsterile.All items used within a sterile field must be sterile.
Question : A nurse is teaching infection control to a group of
daycare workers. Which of the following should the nurse include in the instruction?Washing hands with soap and water is the only effective means for stopping the spread of germs.Immunizations help protect children from being susceptible hosts.