PSB-RN Infection Control & Prevention 5

Question 1

A client with measles is admitted. Which staff member should be assigned to care for the client?

Accepted Answer

A nurse with documented immunity to measles

Answer

Only staff with documented immunity should care for clients with measles, which requires airborne precautions.

Question 2

Which method is considered the gold standard for sterilizing heat-stable surgical instruments in a hospital?

Accepted Answer

Steam under pressure (autoclave)

Answer

Autoclaving with pressurized steam destroys all microorganisms including spores.

Question 3

What is the correct way to dispose of a used needle and syringe?

Accepted Answer

Place immediately in a puncture-resistant sharps container without recapping

Answer

Needles are not recapped and are discarded promptly at point of use into a puncture-resistant container.

Question 4

A client with active tuberculosis is being transported to radiology. What should the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

Have the client wear a surgical mask during transport

Answer

The client wears a surgical mask to contain respiratory secretions; staff wear N95 respirators as needed.

Question 5

Which finding indicates the host is in the prodromal stage of infection?

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific symptoms such as malaise and low-grade fever

Answer

The prodromal stage includes vague early symptoms before the illness stage.

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