Module 6 Safety and Infection Control Exam - Without Rationale Questions and Answers,100% CORRECT

Module 6 Safety and Infection Control 1.ID: 57 A teenage client returns to the gynecological (GYN) clinic for a follow-up visit after diagnosis and initial treatment of a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching? A. “I always make sure my boyfriend uses a condom.” B. “I know you won’t tell my parents that I’m sick.” C. “My boyfriend doesn’t have to come in for treatment.” Correct D. “I finished all the antibiotic, just like you said.” 2.ID: 82 A nurse is preparing to clean up a blood spill on the client’s bedside table that occurred when a blood tube containing a specimen from the client broke. What steps should the nurse take to clean up the blood spill? Select all that apply. A. Blotting up the spill with a face cloth or cloth towel B. Disinfecting the area of the blood spill with a dilute bleach solution Correct C. Wearing gloves for the cleanup procedure Correct D. Placing the pieces of broken glass in a plastic bag E. Using tongs to collect any broken glass Correct 3.Which of the following statements reflect the principles of sterile technique? Select all that apply. A. When a sterile field becomes wet, it remains sterile as long as the items on the field are not touched. B. Any part of a sterile field that hangs below the top of the table is sterile as long as it is not touched. C. The clients overbed table is wiped with chlorhexidine. D. Items in a sterile package must be used immediately once the package has been opened; otherwise they are considered contaminated. Correct E. If a package is not labeled as sterile, it should be considered unsterile. Correct F. Sterile objects that come in contact with unsterile objects are to be considered contaminated. Correct 4.ID: 46 A nurse is attending an in-service program on disaster preparedness. Which of the following events are described as examples of natural disasters? Select all that apply. A. Drought Correct B. Hurricane Correct C. Toxic waste spill D. Bus accident E. Flood Correct F. Terrorist attack 5.ID: 06 A licensed practical nurse (LPN) tells the registered nurse (RN) that she administered acetaminophen to a client by way of the rectal route rather than the prescribed oral route because the client was extremely nauseated. What is the most appropriate action by the RN? A. Tells the LPN that she made a sound judgment in administering the medication by way of the rectal route B. Instructs the LPN to write “pr” (per rectum) on the medication record next to the time at which the medication was administered C. Asks the LPN to complete and file an incident report Correct D. Asks the LPN to check the client in 30 minutes to see whether the nausea has subsided 6.ID: 36 A home health nurse teaches a client about home modifications to reduce the risk of falls. Which statements by the client indicate a need for further teaching? Select all that apply. A. “I should walk barefoot as much as possible so that I’ll know about any wet spots on the floor.” Correct B. “I need to use night lights.” C. “I need to get handrails put up in the bathroom.” D. “I need to remove my wall-to-wall carpeting.” Correct E. “I need to use the staircase handrails when I go up the stairs.” 7.ID: 18 A registered nurse is instructing a group of nursing assistants in the principles of body mechanics. Which of these observations tell the nurse that a student is using the principles appropriately? Select all that apply. A. The assistant turns his back to change position while moving a client. B. The assistant leans forward when turning a client in bed. C. The assistant helps a client requiring total care into a chair without additional assistance. D. The assistant positions a box that is to be lifted between his knees. Correct E. The assistant keeps the object to be moved as close to his body as possible. Correct