Of the following activities, which one has the greatest possibility of contributing to a hospital-associated infection and requires correction? Washing hands before applying a dressing Taping a plastic bag to the bed rail for tissue disposal Placing a Foley catheter bag on the bed with transferring a client Using alcohol to cleanse the skin before starting an intravenous line

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a central venous access device for intermittent infusions.Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?A. Use an aseptic technique when changing the dressing.B. Cleanse the site with povidone-iodine.C. Flush the catheter using a 10-mL syringe.D. Change the dressing every 24 hours.

Which of the following is an example of a nursing intervention that is implemented to reduce a reservoir of infection for a client? Covering the mouth and nose when sneezing Wearing disposable gloves Isolating client's articles Changing soiled dressings

Which of the following is an unsafe work practice?Immediately discarding used sharps into a trash canTreating all bodily fluids as possible bloodborne pathogens (BBPs)Washing hands with soap and water after working around bloodborne pathogensWearing personal protective equipment (PPE) required for specific job tasks

The nurse is discussing infection control with a group of nursing students.Which indication would be appropriate for the nurse to use an alcohol-based sanitizer? Select all that apply.Immediately before touching a clientAfter applying sterile glovesWhen changing linens for a client infected with Clostridium difficileAfter changing a diaper for an infant infected with norovirusAfter collecting vital signs on a client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

A 7-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with a medical diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following diversional activities is least desirable to the child during the acute phase of the illness?*1 pointa. Reading a book to the father.c. Watching the television with a sibling.b. Playing with a doll with the nurse.d. Playing checkers with a roommate.