Safety and Infection Control Practice Question

Question

The nurse is caring for an older adult after hip surgery and is focused on infection control scenario 10. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

Answer choices

1. A. Delay assessment until the next scheduled round if the client is not calling for help.
2. B. Delegate the clinical assessment and nursing judgment to assistive personnel.
3. C. Use standard precautions and transmission-based precautions based on the suspected organism.
4. D. Document the concern without notifying the appropriate provider or care team member when escalation is needed.

Correct Answer

C. Use standard precautions and transmission-based precautions based on the suspected organism.

Explanation

The priority action for infection control is to use standard precautions and transmission-based precautions based on the suspected organism. NCLEX-style prioritization favors safety, assessment, appropriate delegation, timely escalation, and client-centered teaching.

Question details

• Difficulty: medium
• Domain: Safety and Infection Control
• Objective: infection control

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