Fundamentals I: Chapter 28: Infection Prevention and Control
1. The nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia with a new nurse in
orientation. Which of the following statements by the new nurse would
indicate an understanding of the nature of this condition?
A. "An infectious disease like pneumonia may not pose a risk to others."
B. "We need to isolate the patient in a negative pressure room."
C. "The patient will not be able to return home."
D. "Clinical signs and symptoms are not present in pneumonia.": ANS: A
2. The patient and the nurse are discussing Rickettsia rickettsii—Rocky
Mountain spotted fever. Which patient statement to the nurse indicates
understanding regarding the mode of transmission of this disease?
A. "When I go camping, I will be sure to wear sunscreen."
B. "When I go camping, I will drink bottled water."
C. "When I go camping, I will be sure to wear insect repellent."
D. "When I go camping, I will be sure to use hand gel on my hands.": ANS: C
3. The nurse is providing an educational session for a group of preschool
workers. The nurse reminds the group that the most important thing to do to
prevent the spread of infection is to
A. Encourage preschool children to eat a nutritious diet.
B. Encourage parents to provide a multivitamin to the children.
C. Clean the toys every afternoon before putting them away.
D. Wash their hands between each interaction with children.: ANS: D
4. The nurse is admitting a patient with an infectious disease process. What
question would be appropriate for a nurse to ask this patient?
A. "Do you have a chronic disease, and how long have you had it?"
B. "Do you have any children living in the home?"
C. "What is your marital status—single, married, or divorced?"
D. "Do you have any cultural or religious beliefs that will influence your
care?": ANS: A
, Fundamentals I: Chapter 28: Infection Prevention and Control
5. The patient experienced a surgical procedure, and Betadine was utilized as
the surgical prep. Two days postoperatively, the nurse's assessment
indicates that the incision is red and has a small amount of purulent drainage.
The patient reports tenderness at the incision site. The patient's temperature
is 100.5° F and the WBC is 10,500/mm3. Which nursing action should the
nurse take?
A. Plan to change the surgical dressing during the shift.
B. Check to see what solution was used for skin preparation in surgery.
C. Collect supplies to culture the surgical incision.
D. Utilize SBAR to call and communicate the patient's needs to the
physician.-: ANS: D
6. The nurse is providing an education session to an adult community group
about the effects of smoking. Which of the following is the most important
point to be included in the educational session?
A. Smoke from tobacco products clings to your clothing and hair.
B. Smoking affects the cilia lining the upper airways in the lungs.
C. Smoking tobacco products can be very expensive.
D. Smoking can affect the color of the patient's fingernails.: ANS: B
7. A female adult patient presents to the clinic with reports of a white
discharge and itching in the vaginal area. During the health history, which of
these questions should the nurse prioritize?
A. "When was the last time you visited the physician?"
B. "Has this condition affected your eating habits?"
C. "What medications are you currently taking?"
D. "Are you able to sleep at night?": ANS: C
8. The nurse is caring for a school-aged child who has injured his leg after a
bicycle accident. To determine whether the child is experiencing a localized
inflammatory response, the nurse should assess for which of these signs and
symptoms?
1. The nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia with a new nurse in
orientation. Which of the following statements by the new nurse would
indicate an understanding of the nature of this condition?
A. "An infectious disease like pneumonia may not pose a risk to others."
B. "We need to isolate the patient in a negative pressure room."
C. "The patient will not be able to return home."
D. "Clinical signs and symptoms are not present in pneumonia.": ANS: A
2. The patient and the nurse are discussing Rickettsia rickettsii—Rocky
Mountain spotted fever. Which patient statement to the nurse indicates
understanding regarding the mode of transmission of this disease?
A. "When I go camping, I will be sure to wear sunscreen."
B. "When I go camping, I will drink bottled water."
C. "When I go camping, I will be sure to wear insect repellent."
D. "When I go camping, I will be sure to use hand gel on my hands.": ANS: C
3. The nurse is providing an educational session for a group of preschool
workers. The nurse reminds the group that the most important thing to do to
prevent the spread of infection is to
A. Encourage preschool children to eat a nutritious diet.
B. Encourage parents to provide a multivitamin to the children.
C. Clean the toys every afternoon before putting them away.
D. Wash their hands between each interaction with children.: ANS: D
4. The nurse is admitting a patient with an infectious disease process. What
question would be appropriate for a nurse to ask this patient?
A. "Do you have a chronic disease, and how long have you had it?"
B. "Do you have any children living in the home?"
C. "What is your marital status—single, married, or divorced?"
D. "Do you have any cultural or religious beliefs that will influence your
care?": ANS: A
, Fundamentals I: Chapter 28: Infection Prevention and Control
5. The patient experienced a surgical procedure, and Betadine was utilized as
the surgical prep. Two days postoperatively, the nurse's assessment
indicates that the incision is red and has a small amount of purulent drainage.
The patient reports tenderness at the incision site. The patient's temperature
is 100.5° F and the WBC is 10,500/mm3. Which nursing action should the
nurse take?
A. Plan to change the surgical dressing during the shift.
B. Check to see what solution was used for skin preparation in surgery.
C. Collect supplies to culture the surgical incision.
D. Utilize SBAR to call and communicate the patient's needs to the
physician.-: ANS: D
6. The nurse is providing an education session to an adult community group
about the effects of smoking. Which of the following is the most important
point to be included in the educational session?
A. Smoke from tobacco products clings to your clothing and hair.
B. Smoking affects the cilia lining the upper airways in the lungs.
C. Smoking tobacco products can be very expensive.
D. Smoking can affect the color of the patient's fingernails.: ANS: B
7. A female adult patient presents to the clinic with reports of a white
discharge and itching in the vaginal area. During the health history, which of
these questions should the nurse prioritize?
A. "When was the last time you visited the physician?"
B. "Has this condition affected your eating habits?"
C. "What medications are you currently taking?"
D. "Are you able to sleep at night?": ANS: C
8. The nurse is caring for a school-aged child who has injured his leg after a
bicycle accident. To determine whether the child is experiencing a localized
inflammatory response, the nurse should assess for which of these signs and
symptoms?
