The nursing instructor explaining infection tells students that ...

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The nursing instructor explaining infection tells students that which factor is the best and most important barrier to infection?
 
  a. Colonization by host bacteria
  b. Gastrointestinal secretions
  c. Inflammatory processes
  d. Skin and mucous membranes

Question 2

A nursing manager is concerned about the number of infections on the hospital unit. What action by the manager would best help prevent these infections?
 
  a. Auditing staff members' hand hygiene practices
  b. Ensuring clients are placed in appropriate isolation
  c. Establishing a policy to remove urinary catheters quickly
  d. Teaching staff members about infection control methods

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The skin and mucous membranes are the most important barrier against infection. The other options are also barriers, but are considered secondary to skin and mucous membranes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
All methods will help prevent infection; however, health care workers' lack of hand hygiene is the biggest cause of healthcare-associated infections. The manager can start with a hand hygiene audit to see if this is a contributing cause.