You are caring for a patient with C-Diff (Clostridium Difficile).    You have to put the patient in precautions. You must use wipes to clean and disinfect all equipment, since wipes do not kill the C. diff spores. You must continue isolate the patient until after the diarrhea stops. 

Put the following steps for putting on personal protective equipment (PPE) in order.  a. put on gown to fully cover torso from neck to knees, arms to end of wrists, and wrap around the back. b. perform hand hygiene. c. wear goggles or face shield. d. wear mask or respirator and fit flexible band to nose bridge.  e. wear gloves to cover wrist of isolation gown. “Step 1” is “. “Step 2″ is ” “Step 3” is “. “Step 4″ is ” “Step 5” is “. 

Ms. Hong is experiencing difficulty falling asleep at night. What tips will you advise Ms. Hong to follow? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is preparing a sterile field. Which of the following actions would cause contamination of the field?

Put the following steps for removal of protective barriers after leaving an isolation room in order.  a. remove and dispose of gloves. b. perform hand hygiene. c. remove eyewear or goggles. d. untie bottom and then top mask strings and remove from face. e. untie waist and neck strings of gown. Remove gown, rolling it onto itself without touching the contaminated side.  “Step 1″ is ” “Step 2″ is ” “Step 3″ is ” “Step 4″ is ” “Step 5” is “

A nurse is working with a patient who has a contagious condition. In recalling the chain of infection, the nurse knows that an environment favorable for the growth and reproduction of an infectious agent is referred to as ______

Patient B has Influenza, you put the patient in ________.

Which nursing intervention can reduce the risk of CAUTI in a patient with a urinary catheter? (Select all that apply)  

A meal tray arrives for a patient who is receiving 24% oxygen via a Venturi mask. Which should the nurse do to meet this patient’s needs?

A nurse is caring for a patient on oxygen via nasal cannula. What is the most important nursing intervention to prevent complications related to oxygen therapy?