NR 224 Exam 1 Review with Questions and Answers

NR 224 Exam 1 Review with Questions and Answers Which is the most likely means of transmitting infection between patients? A. Exposure to another patient's cough B. Sharing equipment among patients C. Disposing of soiled linen in a shared linen bag D. Contact with a health care worker's hands ANSWER D. Contact with a health care worker's hands Once again, the use of proper and diligent hand hygiene is the number one way healthcare workers can reduce the spread of infection. Hands are both a reservoir for pathogens and a mode of transportation, so proper hand washing breaks the chain at these two points. Examples of PPE includes (select all that apply): A. Gloves B. Gowns C. Masks D. Eye Shields or goggles ANSWER A. Gloves B. Gowns C. Masks D. Eye Shields or goggles