Safe, Effective Care Environment
9. During hospital orientation for new graduates, an instructor covers health-care–associated infections (HAI), formerly referred to as nosocomial infections. Which infections are known to be spread to the client by health-care providers during care? Select all that apply.
. Clostridium difficile.
. Pseudomonas.
. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
. Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE).
. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
. Helicobacter pylori.
Test-Taking Tip
Consider the mode of transmission. Look for organisms that are controlled by the hand hygiene of the health-care provider.
Content Area: Adult Health, Infectious Diseases; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Analysis; Cognitive Level: Comprehension; Client Need/Subneed: Safe and Effective Care Environment/Safety and Infection Control/Standard/Transmission-based/Other Precautions
Safe, Effective Care Environment
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Answer 1 is correct because poor hand hygiene spreads this infection. Answer 2 is incorrect because this organism occurs naturally in the client. Answer 3 is correct because poor hand hygiene spreads this infection. Answer 4 is correct because poor hand hygiene spreads this infection. Answer 5 is incorrect because spread of this organism is through direct contact with a client who is infected. Answer 6 is incorrect because the organism is found in the stomach and associated with ulcer disease.