1.3 Infection

Front

A clinic nurse knows that her patient most at risk for an infection is: A 16 y.o. patient scheduled for an influenza vaccine, A 48 y.o patient presenting with chronic back pain, A 54 y.o. patient who is a daily smoker, A 81 y.o. patient with hearing impairment

Back

A 54 y.o. patient who is a daily smoker

Front

A public health nurse is teaching high school students about how to break the chain of infection during the transmission phase. Which statement made by a student shows a need for further teaching? Options: "I will not share drinks with anyone." "I will cough/sneeze into my sleeve from now on." "As long as my girlfriend is on birth control, we will be safe." "I will remember to put my leftovers in the refrigerator to keep my food at appropriate temperature."

Back

"As long as my girlfriend is on birth control, we will be safe."

Front

A patient with a systemic infection has abnormal vitals. Which vital is most concerning? T: 97.8, RR: 26, HR: 100, BP: 138/78

Back

RR: 26

Front

T or F: Medical Asepsis is the precise practice to reduce the number of growth and spread of microorganisms.

Back

True

Front

An adolescent tripped and cut her knee. What s/sx would support that the laceration is a local infection? Select all that apply: WBC 20,000, Redness, Malaise, Nausea and vomiting

Back

Redness

Front

A patient has pneumonia. What is true regarding this transmission-based precaution?

Back

The patient must wear a surgical mask when being transferred in the hallway.

Front

The nurse is assessing a post-op for s/sx of infection. Which independent nursing intervention is most appropriate? Reposition the patient q2hrs, Administer antibiotics, Consult dietary for a high-protein diet, Monitor vital signs q4hrs

Back

Monitor vital signs q4hrs

Front

The nurse knows that the following disease requires airborne precautions: Chickenpox, Influenza, MRSA, C.Diff

Back

Chickenpox

Front

The nurse is teaching the patient about antibiotic stewardship. The nurse understands that teaching has been successful when the patient states: "I will wait for my doctor to prescribe an antibiotic for me once my culture and sensitivity test comes back."

Back

The patient understands the importance of waiting for a doctor's prescription based on test results.