Infection Control & Isolation — Quiz
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- Question 1Single answer
The nurse cares for a 68-year-old female client (Mrs. Alvarez) in the medical-surgical unit admitted with infection control & isolation. Which assessment finding requires the nurse's immediate action?
Figure — Transmission-based precautions and the PPE each one requires. - Question 2Select all
The nurse is planning care for a 68-year-old female client (Mrs. Alvarez) in the medical-surgical unit with infection control & isolation. Which tasks are appropriate to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Select all that apply.
Figure — Prioritization order used to rank every action item: ABC → Maslow → nursing process. - Question 3Select all
For a 68-year-old female client (Mrs. Alvarez) in the medical-surgical unit being treated for infection control & isolation, which findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Select all that apply.
Figure — Electrolyte ranges and fluid compartments you are expected to recall without a reference. - Question 4Single answer
The nurse reviews new laboratory results for a 68-year-old female client (Mrs. Alvarez) in the medical-surgical unit with infection control & isolation. Which result is most important for the nurse to act on first?
Figure — ABG interpretation grid. Match pH to PaCO₂ (respiratory) or HCO₃⁻ (metabolic). - Question 5Single answer
Before administering a newly ordered high-alert medication to a 68-year-old female client (Mrs. Alvarez) in the medical-surgical unit with infection control & isolation, which action is the nurse's priority?
Figure — Transmission-based precautions and the PPE each one requires.
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