The nurse is instructing a patient on ways to prevent the onset of infection. What should the nurse include in these instructions?
1. Wash the hands after using disposable tissues for nasal secretions.
2. Reuse disposable razors.
3. Take prescribed antibiotics until symptoms subside.
4. Do not limit interactions with people or crowds.
Question 2A patient is diagnosed with an antibiotic-resistant infection. Which action should the nurse take to reduce the spread of this infection?
1. Isolate the supplies used to care for this patient.
2. Transfer the patient to a semiprivate room.
3. Limit exposure to this patient.
4. Restrict visitors and plan activities to coincide with meal delivery times.
Question 3A patient has been intubated to receive care in the intensive care unit. The nurse recognizes that the patient is at risk of developing which types of infection?
1. pneumonia
2. urinary tract infection
3. surgical wound infection
4. intravenous site infection
Question 4The nurse is planning care for a patient at risk for developing an infection. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
1. washing the hands prior to providing care to the patient
2. providing prophylactic antibiotic therapy as prescribed
3. wearing a mask when caring for the patient
4. wearing a gown and gloves when changing the patient's linen
Question 5A patient recovering from knee surgery has a surgical infection. What findings indicate that the patient is experiencing a systemic reaction?
Select all that apply.
1. WBC 14,200 mm3
2. 10 bands
3. erythema
4. pain at the surgical site
5. respiratory rate of 16
Question 6The nurse is concerned that an older adult patient could be at risk for developing an infection. Which intervention led to this concern for the patient?
1. urinary catheterization
2. applying anti-embolism stockings
3. ambulation with the assistance of a walker
4. medicating for pain as needed prior to physical therapy
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