Mix and Match: Match the transmission-based precaution used with a disease.
Disease Precaution 1. measles contact 2. shingles droplet 3. tuberculosis droplet 4. mumps contact 5. diphtheria airborne 6. influenza contact 7. herpes simplex...
Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment—Safety and Infection Control
The nurse is performing discharge teaching to a client who gave birth to her first child. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
“I will put my baby to sleep on her tummy.” “My baby’s first visit to the doctor should be 3 to 5 days after birth.” “I should keep my baby in an approved car s...
The nurse is preparing to administer an antihypertensive and an anticoagulant to a client. Which should the nurse do first before administering the medication?
verify the client’s allergies verify the client’s name and room number ask the client to state her name and date of birth scan the client’s wristband and medica...
The nurse is caring for an elderly client with a history of Alzheimer’s and falls. The nurse understands which to be the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
risk for injury impaired skin integrity altered body image due to confusion impaired physical mobility due to dementia with Lewy bodies
The nurse is instructing a student nurse about proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE). Which statement by the student nurse indicates an understanding of the order in which to apply PPE?
“When removing PPE, gloves are removed last.” “When removing PPE, the mask is removed before the gown.” “The PPE should be applied just inside the door of the c...
A group of nurses are reviewing surgical asepsis. Which statement by one of the nurses requires further teaching on the topic?
“Full-strength chlorhexidine will sterilize the skin.” “The edges of a sterile field are considered unsterile.” “If a sterile object touches an unsterile object...
The nurse is preparing to review transmission-based precautions with other nurses on the unit. Which statement regarding transmission-based precautions would the nurse include in her teaching?
“Measles and adenovirus require airborne precautions.” “Barrier protection requires a private room for the client.” “Droplet precautions are used for clients wi...
A nurse in the emergency department is notified that several critically injured clients will be coming in following the collapse of a high-rise apartment building. Which action by the nurse is the priority ?
notify the charge nurse to call in extra staff activate the facility’s emergency response plan check the crash cart supplies and restock extra items determine w...
The nurse is teaching a family about safety from poisons. The nurse would include which statements in her teaching?
“If someone accidentally ingests poison, try to induce vomiting unless the person is unconscious.” “If the person vomits, save the vomitus in case it is request...
A home health nurse is visiting a client who is due for a dressing change for a diabetic foot ulcer. While at the client’s home, the nurse notes open cleaning products sitting on the counter next to a plate of chicken. Which is the best response by the nurse?
notify the health care provider about the hazardous conditions found in the client’s home explain to the client that this situation is unsafe, then offer to che...