Ensuring Safety and Preventing Infection in Nursing

When should gloves be changed when caring for a patient in isolation?

• After touching each contaminated surface

• Only if the gloves get torn

• After the completion of a procedure or task

• Gloves do not need to be changed as long as hands are washed

Which of the following is NOT a type of isolation precaution?

• Contact precautions

• Droplet precautions

• Airborne precautions

• Sterile precautions

What is the primary purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

• To protect the patient from the healthcare worker

• To protect the healthcare worker from infections

• To prevent the spread of infection within the healthcare facility

• All of the above

Which of the following is the correct order for donning PPE?

• Gown, mask, goggles, gloves

• Goggles, gown, gloves, mask

• Mask, gown, gloves, goggles

• Gloves, gown, goggles, mask

What is the most important factor in preventing the spread of infection in healthcare settings?

• Proper use of antibiotics

• Hand hygiene

• Use of vaccinations

• Sterilization of equipment

Which of the following is true about isolation precautions?

• They are only necessary for patients with diagnosed infections

• They should be implemented based on the mode of transmission of the disease

• They are the same for all infectious diseases

• They are optional based on the nurse's discretion

What is the recommended method for hand hygiene in most clinical situations?

• Handwashing with soap and water

• Handwashing with water only

• Use of an alcohol-based hand rub

• Use of hand lotion

When is it necessary to use a gown as part of PPE?

• When the patient is in any form of isolation

• When there is a possibility of splashing or spraying of bodily fluids

• Only when dealing with patients with airborne diseases

• Gowns are not necessary if gloves and masks are worn

What is the primary reason for implementing patient safety protocols?

• To comply with healthcare regulations

• To minimize the risk of harm to patients and staff

• To reduce healthcare costs

• To speed up patient recovery

Which of the following is NOT a standard patient safety protocol?

• Use of side rails on hospital beds

• Regular medication reconciliation

• Restricting visitors during flu season

• Encouraging patients to walk without assistance