Chapter 24/ Asepsis and infection control

The nurse is providing education to a senior circle group during an active flu season about the differences between viruses and bacteria. What statements made by the attendees indicates that the education has been effective? Select all that apply.

"There are some Immunizations that are available for select viruses./"There are some viruses that may be associated with cancers."/"The virus enters the host cell's metabolism and replicates itself"

A nurse is preparing an operating room theatre for a surgical procedure. Which point regarding the principles of surgical asepsis should the nurse keep in mind when preparing sterilized surgical instruments?

A commercially packaged surgical item is not considered sterile if past expiration date.

The client is concerned about "catching the flu." What primary information can the nurse teach the client to best prevent the spread of infection?

Hand hygiene

The parent of a pediatric client tells the nurse, "I do not believe in vaccinations." What is the appropriate nursing response?

Help me understand your perspective about vaccinating.

Nurses working in bed management are assigning clients from the emergency room to semiprivate rooms. Clients with which two diagnoses are appropriate to room together, based on safety and infection control standards?

Reactive airway disease and exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)

A client is to have an indwelling urinary catheter inserted. Which precaution is followed during this procedure?

Surgical asepsis technique

A client has tested positive for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus after being swabbed on admission to the hospital. Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is an example of:

Survival adaptation

A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with tuberculosis. Which nursing intervention promotes infection control based on nursing practice standards for safety?

The nurse places the client in a private room with monitored negative air pressure.

The nurse caring for clients at an outpatient clinic determines that which client is at greatest risk for infection?

an 80-year-old woman

To eliminate needlesticks as potential hazards to nurses, the nurse should

immediately deposit uncapped needles into a puncture-proof plastic container.