Unit 3 Nursing Fundamentals -- Safety and Infection Control

Front

Which would be a contributing factor for increased risk of infection in the elderly? Options: increased circulation, limited mobility, low-sodium, strong immune system

Back

limited mobility

Front

The nurse aide notices redness, swelling, and a foul-smelling drainage from the resident's wound. What would be the nurse aide's next course of action?

Back

report the observation to the nurse immediately

Front

Individuals who harbor infectious organisms are called:

Back

hosts.

Front

What is the correct order to don PPE? Options: eye protection, mask, gown, gloves; mask, gown, eye protection, gloves; gown, mask, eye protection, gloves; gloves, gown, mask, eye protection

Back

gown, mask, eye protection, gloves

Front

Which is an external natural defense against microorganisms? cilia, flatus, fingernails, fever

Back

cilia

Front

Which type of infection affects the whole body?

Back

systemic

Front

When is the use of hand sanitizer preferred over handwashing?

Back

Hand sanitizer is never preferred over handwashing.

Front

A nurse aide's range of function includes: changing a sterile dressing, taking verbal orders from a physician, reporting changes in patient's condition to the nurse, giving medication.

Back

reporting changes in patient's condition to the nurse.

Front

The nurse aide observes a resident having trouble with balance during walking. What action should the nurse aide take next?

Back

report the observation to the supervisor

Front

To safely provide care to residents, the nurse aide should follow:

Back

the facility's protocols.