NR 226 INFECTION ATI PRACTICE QUESTIONS

NR 226 INFECTION ATI Practice Questions 1) After assisting a newly admitted pt in removing his shoes, you notice what appears to be soil or grime on your hands, you: Cleanse your hands with an alcohol-based gel Wash your hands with soap/water Brush off the soil against a cloth surface Use a wet paper towel to remove the soil 2) Which product can affect the permeability of gloves? Antimicrobial soap/water Alcohol-based antiseptic gel Petroleum-based hand lotion Water-based hand lotion this is: 3) To decontaminate your hands with an alcohol-based gel, you rub them together until all of the gel has evaporated and your hands are dry. The primary reason you do Drying provides the full antiseptic effect Residual alcohol can easily stain clothing Excess gel could transfer to the patient Slippery gel can make you drop supplies 4) You are caring for a pt diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumonia. Droplet precautions have been instituted so you must: Wear a respirator Protect your eyes Use an air filter Wear shoe covers 5) You are about to irrigate a pt’s open wound. Besides gloves, which other item of PPE must you wear? Sterile gown Goggles Face shield N95 respirator 6) Standard precautions mandate: Rinsing gloves that become visibly soiled during use Using antimicrobial soap for routine handwashing Disinfecting hands immediately removing gloves Keeping gloves on when touching environmental surfaces 7) A pt has a HAI. This terminology means that the pt: Became infected due to compromised immunity Was infected during a therapeutic procedure Inhaled pathogens in healthcare setting Acquired the infection while hospitalized 8) Which of the following is an advantage of using alcohol-based gel? Its use takes less time than washing with soap/water It removes gross contamination better than soap/water Its protective nature reduces the need for frequent handwashing It provides adequate protection before surgical applications 9) Contact precautions would be mandated for a hospitalized adult pt diagnosed with: Hep. B Measles Meningitis Infectious diarrhea 10) You are washing your hands with nonantimicrobial soap/water prior to repositioning a pt in bed. During the handwashing procedure, it is important to: Make sure the water is hot Continue for at least 15 seconds Use a liquid soap preparation Remove rings/watches first