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ATI RN · ATI Fundamentals · Chapter 14 Infection Control Review Questions

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is performing a sterile dressing change. If new sterile items or supplies are needed, how can they be added to the sterile field?

A. with sterile forceps or hands wearing sterile gloves

B. by carefully handling them with clean hands

C. with clean forceps that touch only the outermost part of the item

D. by clean hands wearing clean latex gloves

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: with sterile forceps or hands wearing sterile gloves

Question 2 of 5

To reduce the risks of UTI in HCFs which of the following is correct?

A. Avoid unnecessary catheterization

B. Irrigate with antiseptic solutions

C. Aseptic techniques should be followed during insertion

D. Use of a condom catheter in a male when prolonged catheterization is indicated

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Avoid unnecessary catheterization

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is/are true about MMR vaccine:

A. It is a live atienated vaccine

B. It should not be given to children with autism

C. It should not be given in pregnancy

D. Is better not to give it if a person has a previous history of either measles, mumps a) rubella

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It is a live atienated vaccine

Question 4 of 5

The main reasons for hand hygiene non-compliance reported by the healthcare workers are:

A. Too busy to perform hand hygiene

B. Frequent handwashing results in skin irritation

C. It's easier to use gloves than to wash hands

D. All of the above.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above.

Question 5 of 5

An HIV-positive patient presents to the ED complaining of shortness of breath and non-productive cough. Chest x-ray shows diffuse interstitial infiltrates, and O2 saturation is 85% on room air. All of the following statements regarding this patient's probable diagnosis are TRUE, EXCEPT

A. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is the most common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients

B. Pentamidine isothionate is an effective alternate therapy to TMP-SMX

C. A normal chest x-ray rules out acute PCP infection

D. A normal CXR

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A normal CXR

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