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infection control

universal precautions

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age-specific, 18 years old - adult


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infection control/ universal precautions

age-specific, infant - adolescent

age-specific, 18 years old - adult
INFECTION CONTROL

Directions: Review the study guide and select the best answer to the questions below.
1.) What is the single, most effective method of controlling the spread of infection?
A) Disinfecting all surfaces with a 1:10 bleach solution
B) Sterilizing all supplies, linens, and equipment
C) Hand washing with soap and water
D) Wearing a mask during all patient contact
2.) What is asepsis?
A) A systemic infection caused by asbestos
B) A no-touch technique for dressing changes
C) Environmental pollution
D) Absence of pathogens
3.) Which of these are guiding principles of asepsis?
A) Keep clean and dirty items separate
B) Use a 1:10 bleach solution to bathe your patients
C) Wear gloves for all patient contact
D) Work in the direction of cleaner to dirtier
E) a and d
F) b and c
4.) Which of these statements reflect the Principles of Universal Precautions?
A) You can only get an infection from a patient with AIDS, Hepatitis B, and Staph and Strep infections
B) All used needles can infect you
C) Only bodily fluids which contain blood can infect you
D) All of the above
5.) Which of these practices are dictated by Universal Precautions?
A) Recap all needles before disposal
B) Wear gloves during a dressing change procedure
C) Wear gowns during all patient contact
D) Wear gloves only when handling bodily fluids of an AIDS patient
6.) When should you wash your hands?
A) Before eating lunch
B) Before leaving your job to go home
C) After emptying an emesis basin
D) All of the above
7.) Which of these principles will apply to handling wastes and disposals?
A) Flush feces down the toilet
B) Break the needle off a syringe before disposing of it
C) Double bag all syringes
D) All of the above
8.) Which of these principles will apply to changing lines soiled with blood?
A) Fan and shake linens to remove dust
B) Throw dirty linens on the floor to avoid contaminating furniture
C) Hold linens away from your uniform
D) All of the above
9.) What are some signs of a wound infection?
A) Skin that is mottled and cool
B) Diarrhea
C) Generalized body aches
D) Elevated body temperature and pulse
E) c and d
F) All of the above
10.) Which of these principles will apply to changing a dressing?
A) Wear one pair of gloves to remove the old dressing and put on the new
B) Don't look at the wound or you may experience nausea and vomiting
C) Double bag all soiled dressings.
D) All of the above
11.) How can infection be transmitted during care delivery?
A) Through the nurse's homecare bag
B) Through the patient's linens
C) Through direct contact with the patient
D) All of the above
12.) When should you wash your hands?
A) Before a work shift
B) After combing your hair
C) After emptying a bed pan
D) All of the above
13.) When should you wear gloves?
A) To perform incontinence care
B) To prepare the patient's breakfast
C) To perform ROM exercises for the patient
D) To collect a sputum specimen
E) a and d
F) All of the above
14.) Which of these solutions can be used for disinfection of surfaces?
A) 1:10 bleach and water solution
B) Soap and hot water
C) Glycerine and alcohol
D) All of the above
15.) Which of these practices is dictated by Universal Precautions?
A) Wear gowns and gloves for all contact with AIDS patients
B) Use a disposable resuscitation aid for performing CPR
C) Wear gloves to perform oral hygiene on the patient
D) Double bag all soiled dressings.
E) b, c, and d
F) All of the above
16.) What is HBV?
A) High blood volume
B) A blood test for infectious diseases
C) Hepatitis B
D) An Antibiotic medication
17.) How is AIDS spread?
A) Sharing food with an AIDS patient
B) Through sexual contact with the person with AIDS
C) Though the toilet seats in the homes of AIDS patients
D) Through the bite of the dog owned by the person with AIDS
E) a, c, and d
F) All of the above
18.) What do AIDS and Hepatitis B have in common?
A) They are caused by a virus
B) They are blood borne diseases
C) There is no cure available
D) Patients with these diseases must be quarantined
E) a, b, and c
F) All of the above

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