Infectious Diseases

Question 1

You are planning care for a pt w/active tuberculosis (TB). Which infection control measures should you implement?

Accepted Answer

Airborne precautions with an N95 respirator

Question 2

Which teaching would you include for a pt w/mononuclosis caused by Epstein-Barr virus?

Accepted Answer

"Avoid sharing drinks/utensils with others to prevent spreading the virus."

Question 3

Which of the following triggers would you teach your pt to avoid to reduce recurrence of herpes simplex-1?

Accepted Answer

Exposure to light

Question 4

What would you teach a group of pts about decreasing their risk for developing an antibiotic-resistant infection? SATA

Accepted Answer

Wash hands frequently, Take antibiotics when prescribed, Do not take antibiotics to prevent illness

Question 5

Which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) should you wear when entering a pts room w/c.diff?

Accepted Answer

gloves and gown

Question 6

What would you teach a group of pts about decreasing their risk for developing an antibiotic-resistant infection? SATA

Accepted Answer

"Practice good hand hygiene to reduce the spread of infections.", "Only take antibiotics that are prescribed specifically for you.", "Do not use antibiotics for viral infections, such as the common cold.", "Always complete the full course of abx, even if you start feeling better."

Question 7

A patient presents with a sore throat and fever. +for group A strep. What is your priority nursing intervention?

Accepted Answer

Administer the prescribed antibiotics

Question 8

Which of the following would you include to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)? SATA

Accepted Answer

"Use personal protective equipment (PPE) based type of care being provided", "Use sterile technique when inserting urinary catheters.", Ensure central line dressings are changed per facility policy and as prn.", "Perform hand hygiene before and after contact with every patient."

Question 9

Which of the following infection control precautions would you implement to prevent transmission of ebola?

Accepted Answer

Contact, droplet, airborne, &an impermeable gown, face shield, gloves, N95

Question 10

Your pt is + for cytomegalovirus (CMV). Include in the patient's teaching plan to reduce the risk of fetal transmission?

Accepted Answer

"Frequent hand washing can reduce the risk of passing it on to the baby

Infectious Diseases

Questions 10

Infectious Diseases

Questions 10