Exam 3 Review

What is the #1 way to prevent infections?

The nurse is about to enter a patient's room with Influenza. What PPE will they wear?

• Gown and gloves

• Gown, gloves, and N95

• Gown, gloves, and mask

• Mask and gloves

What is the main cause of antibiotic resistance?

• Not taking antibiotics in entirety

• Sharing antibiotics

• Broad-spectrum antibiotics

• Prescribing unnecessary antibiotics

What is true of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterrococcus (VRE)? SATA

• It is easily transmitted through contact of healthcare workers

• Gowns, gloves, and goggles must be worn while in the patient's room

• The patient will be on contact isolation

• It is treated with rest and antipyretics

Which of the following would be classified as a superinfection?

• Peritonitis that developed after a ruptured appendix

• Pneumonia in a COPD patient

• Herpes outbreak in a patient with HSV 2

• C.difficile in a patient being treated with antibiotics for a UTI

How will the nurse plan on taking care of a patient with C. Diff?

• Administering Metronidazole

• Administering Fluconazole

• Washing hands with soap and water

• Cleaning with purple top wipes

Which patient is at most risk for contracting Legionnaires Disease?

• The patient who is swimming in the lake by their house.

• The patient who is drinking from the well on their property.

• The patient who drinks primarily spring water.

• The patient playing in the rain with their child.

Which patient is most at risk for osteomyelitis caused by vascular insufficiency?

• Patients with RA

• Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

• Young, active patients

• Patients who just had bone surgery.

T/F: The patient with chronic osteomyelitis is most likely to have anemia.

• True

• False

Plan of care for a patient with osteomyelitis might include... (SATA)

• IV antibiotics for 3-6 weeks

• Assessment of the wound site

• Patient education about how to care for a PICC line

• Early ambulation to promote healing