A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about health care-associated infections (HAIs). Which of the following examples should the nurse include as examples of HAIS?

A client who has pneumonia after being on a ventilator

A client who has a bladder infection and has an indwelling urinary catheter

A client who has a surgical site infection

A client who has influenza acquired from a coworker

A client who has an infection at their central line insertion site

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,C,E

A.   This an example of a health care-associated infections (HAIs), which are infections that patients acquire during the course of receiving health care treatment for other conditions. The patient acquired the pneumonia after being in a ventilator.
B.   This is an example of a HAI since the patient acquired the condition while receiving health care treatment for other conditions.
C.   This is an example of a HAI since the patient acquired the condition while receiving health care treatment for other conditions.
D.   This is not an example of a health care-associated infection (HAI), because it is not acquired during the course of receiving health care treatment. This is an example of a community-acquired infection, which is an infection that a person gets from contact with people or sources outside of a health care setting.
E.   This is an example of a HAI since the patient acquired the condition while receiving health care treatment for other conditions.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Influenza vaccines are typically produced using eggs, and individuals with egg allergies may react to the vaccine. However, there are egg-free alternatives available, and consultation with an allergist is recommended in such cases.
B. Polio vaccines do not contain egg proteins and are safe for individuals with egg allergies.=
C. Hib vaccines are not contraindicated for individuals with egg allergies.
D. Hepatitis B vaccines do not contain egg proteins and are generally safe for individuals with egg allergies.

A. The client draws his legs up into a fetal position. B. The facial muscles relax. C. The respiratory rate increases. D. The shoulders droop. E. The pulse is within the expected range

Correct Answer is ["B","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Drawing legs up into a fetal position may indicate discomfort or agitation.
B. Facial muscle relaxation is indicative of a therapeutic response to the massage.
C. An increased respiratory rate may suggest distress or discomfort.
D. Drooping shoulders suggest relaxation and a positive response to the massage.
E. Maintaining an expected pulse rate indicates that the massage is not causing undue stress or discomfort.

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