NACE Safety and Infection Control 3

Question 1

A nurse enters a patient's room and smells a strong gas odor. What is the nurse's first action?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the patient from the room

Answer

Open the windows for ventilation

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Turn off all electrical equipment in the room

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Investigate the source of the odor

Question 2

Which infection control measure is most effective in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)?

Accepted Answer

Removing the catheter as soon as it is no longer medically necessary

Answer

Routinely changing the catheter every 3 days

Answer

Applying antibiotic ointment to the catheter insertion site daily

Answer

Irrigating the catheter with sterile saline every 8 hours

Question 3

A nurse is caring for a patient in four-point restraints. How frequently must the nurse assess the patient?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours for medical restraints, every 15 minutes to 1 hour for behavioral restraints

Answer

Every 4 hours

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Once per shift

Answer

Only when the patient requests an assessment

Question 4

What is the purpose of performing a 'time out' immediately before a surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

To verify correct patient, procedure, and surgical site as a final safety check

Answer

To allow the surgical team to rest before a long operation

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To allow time for the anesthesia to take full effect

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To give the patient time to reconsider the surgery

Question 5

A nurse is educating a patient about proper use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) without a spacer. Which instruction is correct?

Accepted Answer

Shake the inhaler, exhale fully, then inhale slowly and deeply while pressing the canister

Answer

Inhale rapidly and deeply when pressing the canister

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Hold your breath for 2 seconds after inhaling, then exhale quickly

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Use the inhaler while lying flat in bed for maximum effect

Question 6

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication via a nasogastric tube. Which action ensures patient safety?

Accepted Answer

Verify NG tube placement, flush with water before and after each medication, and administer medications separately

Answer

Crush all medications together and mix with the tube feeding formula

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Administer medications without stopping the tube feeding

Answer

Use carbonated beverages to flush the tube after medication administration