MCPHS University NUR 216/Lab Asepsis/Infection Control/PPE/Hygiene Lab Questions and Answers

MCPHS University NUR 216/Lab Asepsis/Infection Control/PPE/Hygiene Lab Questions and Answers;-What is a nosocomial infection? a. Infection that originates in a health-care setting b. When microorganisms spread and damage different parts of the body c. Appear suddenly and last a short time d. Infection that originates in the hospital 2. Any substance that serves as an intermediate means to transport and introduces an infectious agent into a susceptible host through a suitable portal of entry is a ? a. Vehicle b. Carrier c. Vector d. Compromised host 3. Inflammation is a local and nonspecific defensive response of the tissues to an injurious or infectious agent. Which of the following are signs of inflammation? (select all that apply) a. Redness b. Pain c. Heat d. Pallor e. Swelling 4. The correct order for the three stages of the inflammatory response are: a. Vascular and cellular response; reparative phase; exudate production b. Exudate production; vascular regeneration; reparative phase c. Vascular and cellular response; exudate production; reparative phase d. Reparative phase; vascular and cellular response; exudate production 5. You are receiving an admission from the ER who they suspect to have active tuberculosis. What type of precautions will this patient be on? a. Standard b. Contact c. Droplet d. Airborne 6. Which of the following people are at highest risk for developing a latex allergy? a. Kindergarten teacher b. Hair dresser c. Construction worker d. Bank tellerMCPHS University NUR 216/Lab 7. Clients who are confined to bed and able to bathe themselves with help from the nurse for washing the back and perhaps the feet require what type of bath? a. Partial bath b. Self-help bed bath c. Complete bed bath d. Towel bath 8. You are the student nurse at your clinical site assisting the RN with a complete bath for a patient with dementia when the patient screams and tells you both “leave him alone and close the garage door.” What action from the RN is inappropriate? a. She ignores the patient and tells you “he is crazy and has no clue” b. She keeps him covered as much as possible to keep him warm c. She stops what she is doing and assesses the cause for his distress d. She encourages him to be involved in the bath 9. Which of following is an appropriate guideline for providing perineal care for a patient? a. Always proceed from the most contaminated are to the least contaminated area b. Powder the area to prevent the growth of bacteria c. Dry the cleaned areas and apply an emollient as indicated d. Do not retract the foreskin in an uncircumcised male 10. Which of the following statements accurately describe appropriate environmental care for a hospitalized patient? (select all that apply) a. Patients should not store their personal items in the bedside stand because nurses need to open and close the stand to obtain bath basin, lotion, and other items b. Patients bed should be positioned at appropriate height and wheels unlocked c. Principles of asepsis should be followed at the bedside d. Soiled dressings or anything with a strong odor should not be placed in the waste receptacle in the patient’s room e. In general, room temperature should be between 20° and 23°C (68° and 74°F). f. Nurses should avoid carrying out conversations immediately outside patients room 11. List 4 specific activities necessary to meet daily needs that may be addressed as self-care deficits? a. feeding b. bathing and hygiene c. dressing and grooming d. toiletingMCPHS University NUR 216/Lab 12. List 3 benefits of a back rub.