Questions and Answers
What should a nurse do to minimize the risk of infectious organisms exiting the respiratory tract?
Which of the following is a responsibility of nurses when it comes to coughing and sneezing etiquette?
If a nurse has an upper respiratory tract infection, what action should be considered to prevent spreading the infection?
What is an important practice to manage the control of microorganisms when handling body fluids?
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Which patients should nurses avoid caring for if they have an upper respiratory infection?
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What is the primary purpose of wearing disposable gloves when handling blood and body fluids?
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Which items should be worn to protect against splashing or contact with fluids?
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What is the recommended disposal method for disposable soiled items?
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How should laboratory specimens be treated regardless of the patient's known health status?
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In a healthcare setting, which action is considered essential to ensure safety while handling blood and body fluids?
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Study Notes
Control of Portals of Exit
- Nurses must adhere to measures that prevent infectious organisms from leaving the body.
- To control respiratory microorganisms, wearing a mask is essential, especially when in close proximity to patients.
- Avoid direct communication into patients’ faces, and refrain from talking, sneezing, or coughing over surgical wounds or sterile areas.
- Cover the mouth or nose during sneezing or coughing to minimize the spread of pathogens.
- Educating patients about respiratory etiquette – such as covering the mouth when sneezing or coughing – is a nurse's responsibility.
- Providing disposable wipes or tissues enables patients to manage their respiratory secretions effectively.
- Nurses with upper respiratory infections should consider staying home to prevent transmitting infections.
- When working with patients, nurses should wear masks and maintain strict hand hygiene.
- Caring for highly susceptible patients, such as immunosuppressed individuals or newborns, should be avoided by nurses displaying symptoms of infection.
- Handling blood, body fluids, and other secretions requires careful attention to prevent the exit of microorganisms.
- Disposable gloves are mandatory when managing blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions to ensure safety.
- Protective gear, including masks, gowns, and eyewear, should be utilized if there’s a risk of splashing or contact with fluids.
- Proper disposal of soiled items in airtight plastic bags prevents contamination and spread of pathogens.
- All laboratory specimens must be treated as potentially infectious to enhance safety protocols.
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This quiz covers essential practices for nurses to control the exit of infectious organisms from the body. It emphasizes the importance of wearing masks, proper patient interaction, and educating patients on hygiene to reduce infection risks. Test your knowledge on these critical infection control measures.
