ATI PN Custom Fall 2023 Term 2 Exam 3
ATI PN Custom Fall 2023 Term 2 Exam 3 ( 49 Questions)
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 is important, but it is not the most effective way to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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.
Discarding used syringes in appropriate containers is important for safety, but it does not directly prevent the spread of pathogens.
Properly disposing of contaminated equipment is important, but hand hygiene is more effective at preventing the spread of pathogens.
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.