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cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

What action by the nurse is most important for preventing hospital-acquired infections in the older population?

a. Appropriate hand hygiene
b. Rapid isolation for infection
c. Strict sterile procedures
d. Ensuring patient nutrition

Question 2

The staff members in a long-term care facility have noted a decline in cognitive function in one of the residents; however, each time the resident is given the Short Portable Mental Status Ques-tionnaire (SPMSQ), the score does not change

What action by the nursing manager is best?
a. Provide in-service education on using this tool.
b. Conduct the assessment him- or herself
c. Switch to a different screening tool
d. Determine that no changes have occurred.

zenzy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Hand hygiene is the most effective infection control action the nursing staff can take.

Answer to Question 2

C
The SPMSQ is given orally, and because it is short, it is easy to memorize. The manager should use a different tool.