Nursing Test 1 Practice

2. Why do we use sterile techniques for invasive procedures?

• To promote the microorganisms

• To prevent the risk for infection/decrease microorganisms

• So it can be quicker

• We don't use sterile techniques

What are the modes of transmissions?

• Direct contact, Indirect contact, droplet transmission, airborne transmission, vector

• Vector, donning, doffing, person-to person

• Indirect Contact, Direct Contact

• Resident bacteria, transient microorganism, vector

What are standard precautions?

• minimum infection-prevention practices that apply to all patient care, regardless of suspected or confirmed infection status.

• precautions that are taken when a pt. is on isolation.

• prevention practice taken when a pt. is suspected of an infectious agent.

• prevent practice taken with the elderly pts.

When should hand washing and alcohol based rub be performed?

• Before and after having direct contact with a clients intact skin.

• An hour after being with the pt.

• Hand washing shouldn't be performed.

• Only alcohol based rub is necessary.

When should Alcohol based hand rub NOT be used

• Before a procedure.

• Anytime a pt. has C. diff.

• Before donning sterile gloves.

• After contact with inanimate objects.

When should you perform a surgical scrub?

• To perform vital signs.

• To administer a vaccine.

• To enter and be a part of a surgery.

• After coming in contact with an intimate object.

When should antibiotics be taken?

• As soon as your doctor prescribes them.

• A week after your doctor prescribes them.

• Whenever.

• Antibiotics shouldn't be taken.

When should antibiotics not be taken?

• Whenever not prescribed by a provider, and for minor bacterial infections.

• When your provider prescribes them.

• The day the prescribers prescribes them.

What causes MDRO's

• Microbes have mutated to develop resistance to one or more classes of antibiotics.

• Taking the prescribed medication

• Taking the prescribed medication for as long as it was prescribed for

Why should we clean the rooms and the equipment in the environment?

• To keep the hospital looking neat and professional.

• To prevent the spread of infection between patients and healthcare workers.

• To reduce the need for hand hygiene.

• To make patients feel more comfortable during their stay.

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