Summary
Summary ( 16 Questions)
A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of infection control education for a group of parents of hospitalized children. Which of the following statements by one of the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
This is a correct statement. The parent indicates an understanding of the teaching by stating that they will wash their hands with soap and water before and after visiting their child, which is a key component of standard precautions and infection control.
This is an incorrect statement. The parent does not need to wear a mask and gloves when they enter their child's room, unless their child has a known or suspected infection that requires transmission-based precautions.
This is an incorrect statement. The parent should not bring fresh flowers and balloons for their child, because they can harbor microorganisms and allergens that can cause infection or irritation.
This is an incorrect statement. The parent should not share their child's toys with other children in the ward, because they can transmit microorganisms and cause cross-infection.
Choice A reason: This is a correct statement. The parent indicates an understanding of the teaching by stating that they will wash their hands with soap and water before and after visiting their child, which is a key component of standard precautions and infection control.
Choice B reason: This is an incorrect statement. The parent does not need to wear a mask and gloves when they enter their child's room, unless their child has a known or suspected infection that requires transmission-based precautions.
Choice C reason: This is an incorrect statement. The parent should not bring fresh flowers and balloons for their child, because they can harbor microorganisms and allergens that can cause infection or irritation.
Choice D reason: This is an incorrect statement. The parent should not share their child's toys with other children in the ward, because they can transmit microorganisms and cause cross-infection.