Study: Infection Control-
For each client goal, click to specify the nursing interventions that would be
appropriate for the care of the client.
Each client goal may be supported by more than one nursing intervention. Each
category must have at least one response option selected.
1. Understand risk factors for infection:
- Educate client about signs and symptoms of infection.
- Educate client about the need to use the bedpan or bedside commode.
2. Reduce the extent of infection
- Administer anti-infective medications as prescribed.
3. Prevent further exposure to infectious organisms
- Change dressings that become wet or soiled.
- Wash hands before and after giving care to each client.
The nurse plans care for the client after reviewing the nurses' notes, history and
physical, and laboratory results, determining the relevant cues.
Select the 4 assessment findings that require immediate follow-up by the nurse.
- Skin warm, red, and tender to touch
- Temperature 101.2°F (38.4°C)
- White blood cell (WBC) count: 20,000 cells/mm3
- Glucose: 150 g/dL
The nurse plans care for the client after reviewing the nurses' notes, history and
physical, and laboratory results.
Drag one condition and one client finding to complete the sentence.
The client is at risk for developing skin (wound) infection due to recent appendectomy.
After reviewing the nurses' notes, history and physical, and laboratory results,
the nurse determines the client's priority problem.
Choose the most likely options for the information missing from the statement by
selecting from the lists of options provided.
The client is most likely experiencing infection as evidenced by the skin assessment
and vital signs assessment.
The nurse reviews the updated nurses' notes and new prescriptions to determine
the plan of care.