by providing measures to reduce skin breakdown how does the nurse break the chain of infection

ATI RN

Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. By providing measures to reduce skin breakdown, how does the nurse break the chain of infection?

A. Sterilizing the area to reduce the reservoir risk
B. Maintaining the integrity of a portal of entry
C. Creating a reservoir to decrease the risk of infection
D. Creating a susceptible host

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

2. Which practice is recommended to prevent human immune deficiency virus (HIV) transmission by health care workers?

A. Wearing a mask within three feet of the client
B. Using standard precautions
C. Applying hand sanitizer to gloves during cares
D. Double gloving

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

3. A nurse is preparing a community presentation about repetitive motion injuries. Which of the following occupations should the nurse identify as increasing a client's risk for carpal tunnel syndrome?

A. Elementary school teacher
B. Nursing assistant
C. Assembly line worker
D. Truck driver

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

4. What is the most common method of reducing and immobilizing a fracture?

A. Open reduction with external fixation
B. External reduction and internal fixation
C. External fixation with closed reduction
D. Open reduction with internal fixation

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) is the most common method for reducing and immobilizing fractures.

5. What is the intended outcome for the treatment of glaucoma?

A. Improve the vision of the eye
B. Strengthen the muscles of the eye
C. Lower the intraocular pressure
D. Dry up excess secretions

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Lower the intraocular pressure. The primary objective of treating glaucoma is to reduce intraocular pressure to prevent further vision loss. Choice A, 'Improve the vision of the eye,' is incorrect because while treatment may prevent vision loss, it does not necessarily improve vision. Choice B, 'Strengthen the muscles of the eye,' is incorrect as glaucoma primarily involves the optic nerve and not muscle weakness. Choice D, 'Dry up excess secretions,' is not related to the treatment goal of glaucoma which is focused on managing intraocular pressure.