What is the single most important practice in preventing the spread of infection?
a. respiratory precau-tions c. using aseptic tech-nique
b. hand hygiene d. using bleach to break chain of infection
B
Hand hygiene is the first line of defense against infection and is the single most important practice in preventing the spread of infection.
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A prospective nursing student is researching the various practical/vocational nursing programs that are available in his or her region and is finding that there are significant differences in curriculum, especially with regard to the relationship
between classroom and clinical learning. Which of the following arrangements is most conducive to effective learning? A) Classroom learning in the first third of the program, laboratory learning in the second third, and clinical learning in the final third of the program B) An emphasis on classroom and laboratory learning in the first half of the program followed by clinical learning in the second half C) A brief clinical placement at the beginning of the program followed by intensive classroom and laboratory learning with a longer, final clinical placement at the end of the program D) Integration of classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning throughout the entire program
Which of the following may be complications of a near-drowning incident? (Select all that apply.)
A. Acute respiratory distress syndrome B. Pulmonary infection C. Pulmonary embolism D. Central nervous system impairment E. Myocardial infarction
Which of the following are potential barriers to empowerment?
a. Comfort with change c. Limited skills b. Sufficient knowledge d. Available resources
The nurse is assessing a client who has received a tentative diagnosis of delirium. The nurse is talking with the family about the major cause of the client's condition
Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to say to the family? A) "Basically, this diagnosis is based on the inability to talk normally." B) "This diagnosis was based on the fact that you reported there had been a gradual onset of symptoms." C) "This diagnosis is predominately based on the rapid onset of impaired consciousness." D) "This diagnosis was determined based on your report that the client was exposed to an infectious agent."