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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of assistive personnel (AP) about infection control measures on the unit.
The nurse should remind the APs that which of the following is the most effective way to prevent the spread of pathogens during client care?

Changing soiled linens daily for clients with draining wounds.

Performing hand hygiene frequently and consistently.

Discarding used syringes in appropriate containers.

Properly disposing of contaminated equipment.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Choice A rationale:

Changing soiled linens daily is important, but it is not the most effective way to prevent the spread of pathogens.

Choice B rationale:

Hand hygiene is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of pathogens. It should be performed before and after every client interaction, before and after any procedure, and after any contact with potentially infectious material.

Choice C rationale:

Discarding used syringes in appropriate containers is important for safety, but it does not directly prevent the spread of pathogens.

Choice D rationale:

Properly disposing of contaminated equipment is important, but hand hygiene is more effective at preventing the spread of pathogens.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Metabolic acidosis would likely present with rapid, deep breathing (Kussmaul respirations), not slow and shallow breathing.

Choice B rationale:

The client’s symptoms of vomiting (which can cause a loss of stomach acid), dizziness, palpitations, and numbness and tingling in the extremities and around the mouth are consistent with metabolic alkalosis.

Choice C rationale:

Respiratory alkalosis would likely present with rapid breathing, not slow and shallow breathing.

Choice D rationale:

Respiratory acidosis would likely present with rapid, shallow breathing, not slow and shallow breathing.

A. Low BP and low pulse rate. B. Low BP and high pulse rate. C. High BP and low pulse rate. D. High BP and high pulse rate.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Low blood pressure (BP) is a symptom of hypovolemic shock due to decreased blood volume, but the pulse rate typically increases as the body tries to compensate for the low BP, not decrease.

Choice B rationale:

Hypovolemic shock is characterized by low BP due to loss of blood or fluid volume and a high pulse rate as the body tries to compensate for the decreased blood flow.

Choice C rationale:

High BP is not typically associated with hypovolemic shock. Instead, BP is usually low due to decreased blood volume.

Choice D rationale:

High BP is not typically a symptom of hypovolemic shock. While the pulse rate may be high as the body tries to compensate for low blood volume, the BP is usually low.

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The nurse should remind the APs that which of the following is the most effective way to prevent the spread of pathogens during client care?