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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Care of Patients with Infection

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Question 1 of 5

The nursing instructor explaining infection tells students that which factor is the best and most important barrier to infection.

A. Colonization by host bacteria

B. Gastrointestinal secretions

C. Inflammatory processes

D. Skin and mucous membranes

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Question 2 of 5

A nursing manager is concerned about the number of infections on the hospital unit. What action by the manager should reduce the number of infections?

A. Auditing staff members hand hygiene practices

B. Ensuring clients are placed in appropriate isolation

C. Establishing a policy to treat urinary infections quickly

D. Teaching staff members about infection control methods

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Question 3 of 5

A student nurse asks why brushing clients' teeth with a toothbrush in the intensive care unit is important to reduce the number of infections. The answer is?

A. It mechanically removes biofilm on teeth.

B. It is easier to clean all surfaces with a brush.

C. Oral care is important to all care clients.

D. Toothbrushes last longer than oral swabs.

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Question 4 of 5

A client is admitted with possible sepsis. Which action should the nurse perform first?

A. Administer antibiotics.

B. Give an antipyretic.

C. Place the client in isolation.

D. Obtain specified cultures.

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Question 5 of 5

Which action by the nurse is most helpful to prevent clients from acquiring infections while hospitalized?

A. Assessing skin and mucous membranes

B. Consistently using appropriate hand hygiene

C. Administering antibiotics promptly

D. Teaching visitors not to visit if they are ill

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