Unit 3 Nursing Fundamentals -- Safety and Infection Control

Which would be a contributing factor for increased risk of infection in the elderly?

• increased circulation

• limited mobility

• low-sodium

• strong immune system

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?

• ask the resident how long she has been in pain

• clean the wound with soap and water

• document the observation in the resident's medical record

• report the observation to the nurse immediately

Individuals who harbor infectious organisms are called:

• causative agents.

• portals of entry.

• hosts.

• reservoirs.

What is the correct order to don PPE?

• eye protection, mask, gown, gloves

• mask, gown, eye protection, gloves

• gown, mask, eye protection, gloves

• gloves, gown, mask, eye protection

Which is an external natural defense against microorganisms?

• cilia

• flatus

• fingernails

• fever

Which type of infection affects the whole body?

• endogenous

• exogenous

• local

• systemic

When is the use of hand sanitizer preferred over handwashing?

• Hand sanitizer is always preferred over handwashing.

• Hand sanitizer is never preferred over handwashing.

• Hand sanitizer is preferred only to eliminate specific pathogens.

• Hand sanitizer is preferred after touching body fluids.

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.

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

• call for help from another nurse aide

• report the observation to the supervisor

• place a "Falls Risk" sign on the door

• contact the resident's family

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

• all requests of the residents.

• the facility's protocols.

• the requests of co-workers.

• the requests of the resident's family.