Which hand hygiene method is more effective at killing bacteria?

Alcohol-based hand rub (foam or gel)

Which of the following is the FIRST priority in preventing infections when providing care for a client?

Using a barrier between client’s furniture and nurse’s bag

The nurse in charge is evaluating the infection control procedures on the unit. Which finding indicates a break in technique and the need for education of staff?

A nurse with open, weeping lesions of the hands puts on gloves before giving direct client care.

The nurse aide is not wearing gloves when feeding an elderly client.

A client with active tuberculosis is asked to wear a mask when he leaves his room to go to another department for testing.

A nurse with open, weeping lesions of the hands puts on gloves before giving direct client care.

The nurse puts on a mask, a gown, and gloves before entering the room of a client on strict isolation.

The charge nurse observes a new staff nurse who is changing a dressing on a surgical wound. After carefully washing her hands the nurse dons sterile gloves to remove the old dressing. After removing the dirty dressing, the nurse removes the gloves and dons a new pair of sterile gloves in preparation for cleaning and redressing the wound. The most appropriate action for the charge nurse is to:

Interrupt the procedure to inform the nurse of the need to wash her hands after removal of the dirty dressing and gloves.

Interrupt the procedure to inform the staff nurse that sterile gloves are not needed to remove the old dressing.

Congratulate the nurse on the use of good technique.

Discuss dressing change technique with the nurse at a later date.

Interrupt the procedure to inform the nurse of the need to wash her hands after removal of the dirty dressing and gloves.

A client has been placed in blood and body fluid isolation. The nurse is instructing auxiliary personnel in the correct procedures. Which statement by the nursing assistant indicates the best understanding of the correct protocol for blood and body fluid isolation?

Gloves should be worn for contact with non intact skin, mucous membranes, or soiled items.

Masks should be worn with all client contact.

Gloves should be worn for contact with non intact skin, mucous membranes, or soiled items.

Isolation gowns are not needed.

A private room is always indicated.

What are the 5 moments of hand hygiene? (Select all that apply)

After contact with patient surroundings

You're providing care to a patient with Clostridium Difficile. After removing the appropriate PPE, you would perform hand hygiene by?

Using soap and water only if hands are soiled but can use hand sanitizer

Using either hand sanitizer or soap and water

Infection Prevention And Control: Standard Precaution

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