Chapter 29 Basic Procedures

Chapter 29  Basic Procedures

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protocol, which statement about hand hygiene is TRUE?
a.
When hands are visibly dirty, wash them with water and antimicrobial soap only.
b.
An antiseptic hand rub with antimicrobial soap destroys any resident hand flora.
c.
If hands are visibly soiled, an alcohol-based hand rub may be used.
d.
Use of plain soap is preferred for all types of hand hygiene.

ANS: A
When hands are visibly dirty, wash them with water and antimicrobial, plain soap only. If hands are not visibly soiled, an alcohol-based hand rub may be used.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

2. Which of the essential elements of hand hygiene is MOST important?
a.
soap
c.
water
b.
chemical substance
d.
friction

ANS: D
There are three essential elements of hand washing: soap, water, and friction. Of these elements, friction is the most vital.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

3. For hand hygiene to remove transient flora from the hands, the nurse is aware that hand hygiene must be performed for at least:
a.
10 to 15 seconds
c.
60 seconds
b.
20 to 30 seconds
d.
90 seconds

ANS: A
The exact duration of hand washing depends on the circumstances. A washing time of 10 to 15 seconds is recommended to remove transient flora from the hands.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

4. For nurses caring for clients in high-risk areas such as newborn nurseries, visitor teaching should include a minimum time required for hand hygiene of:
a.
30 seconds
c.
90 seconds
b.
60 seconds
d.
2 minutes

ANS: D
High-risk areas such as newborn nurseries, usually require about a minimum of 2 minutes for hand washing. Soiled hands usually require more time.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

5. When a nurse is engaged in hand hygiene, in which of these positions should the hands be placed?
a.
hands and forearms kept down with elbows straight
b.
hands kept at waist level with elbows at 45-degree angle
c.
hands held at chest level with elbows bent
d.
no preferred position as long as the hands are cleansed thoroughly

ANS: A
During hand hygiene, hands and forearms are kept down with elbows straight.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)