Author Question: Standard precautions are required when 1. An infection is spread by indirect contact with an ... (Read 25 times)

mp14 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Standard precautions are required when

1. An infection is spread by indirect contact with an organism.
2. Caring for any patient, regardless of whether an infection has been identified.
3. A pathogen can spread via moist droplets.
4. An infection that is transmitted on air currents is present.

Question 2

To help reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), the nurse's first priority is to

1. Provide small bedside bags to dispose of used tissues.
2. Administer antibiotics as ordered.
3. Perform strict hand washing before and after care of each patient.
4. Instruct each staff member to wear a mask while providing care.