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Question 1 of 3

A nurse is preparing to start an IV on a client. Which action by the nurse increases the risk of infection in this client?

A. The nurse washes his hands and applies gloves before starting the IV.

B. After placing the IV, the nurse removes his gloves and washes his hands.

C. The nurse prepares strips of tape to secure the IV and sticks them to the tray table.

D. The nurse cleans the area with alcohol or another approved skin cleanser and allows it to dry.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The nurse prepares strips of tape to secure the IV and sticks them to the tray table.

Question 2 of 3

The nurse teaches a group of fire fighters about the spread of tuberculosis (TB). Which statement by a fire fighter indicates the teaching has been effective?

A. I could get TB if I come in contact with blood from an infected person.

B. I can share a cup of coffee with someone who is infected with TB.

C. I could get TB if I inhale infected droplets when an infected individual coughs.

D. I need to refrain from shaking hands with an infected person.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I could get TB if I inhale infected droplets when an infected individual coughs.

Question 3 of 3

The nurse is preparing to administer Protonix 40 mg PO to a client. The medication dispenser system is out of the tablets, but the nurse realizes that he can override and pull out IV Protonix instead. The client has a patent IV, and the nurse decides this will save time instead of calling the pharmacy for the missing medication. Which of the six rights of medication administration has the nurse violated?

A. right dose

B. right time

C. right route

D. right patient

E. right medication

F. right documentation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: right route

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