Scheda di esercizi di Controllo delle infezioni e sicurezza del paziente con soluzioni

When is eye protection part of standard precautions?

1. AOnly in the operating room
2. BWhen splashes or sprays of blood or body fluids are likely
3. COnly when caring for a patient who has an eye infection such as conjunctivitis
4. DOnly when the patient is on airborne precautions

What is seclusion?

1. AClosing the curtains during personal care
2. BPlacing a patient on contact precautions in a single room with the door closed
3. CKeeping a patient alone in a room or area that they are prevented from leaving
4. DMoving a patient to a private room at their request

Under event-related sterility, how long is a sterile package considered sterile?

1. AUntil the end of the shift on which it was opened
2. BUntil it is opened, torn, wet or otherwise damaged
3. CForever, even if the outer wrapper gets wet
4. DFor exactly seven days after it was packed

A nurse pours sterile saline into a bowl on a sterile field. Which technique is correct?

1. AHold the bottle with the label in the palm and pour without touching the bowl
2. BReach across the field to fill the bowl at the far side
3. CPour from below the level of the field to reduce splashing
4. DRest the lip of the bottle on the edge of the bowl so that the saline does not splash

A patient in bed has a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. What should the nurse do?

1. APut a padded tongue blade between the teeth to protect the tongue from biting
2. BHold the arms and legs firmly to stop the movements
3. CGive sips of water to keep the airway moist
4. DTurn the patient on their side and protect them from injury without restraining

A parent calls because a toddler has swallowed some household cleaner. The child is awake and breathing normally. What should the nurse advise first?

1. AGive syrup of ipecac from the medicine cabinet
2. BWait to see whether any symptoms develop over the next day
3. CMake the child vomit, using a finger at the back of the throat
4. DContact the local poison advice service now for specific advice

A flexible bronchoscope contacts mucous membranes but does not enter sterile tissue. Which level of processing is required at a minimum between patients?

1. AWiping with an alcohol wipe
2. BHigh-level disinfection
3. CCleaning with soap and water only
4. DLow-level disinfection

A patient was harmed by a medication error and asks the nurse what happened. Which approach is best?

1. ABe honest that an error occurred and involve the provider and team in disclosure per policy
2. BBlame the pharmacy for the error so that the nurse and the ward are not at fault
3. CTell the patient nothing happened to avoid worry
4. DTell the patient to make a formal complaint to find out