A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with an Infection

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient with an infection caused by Bacillus anthracis. Which action is most important for reducing the transmission of this disease?

• A) Disinfecting the bedpan with an antiseptic solution
• B) Using antibacterial hand soap when washing the hands
• C) Using an alcohol-based hand rub after each patient contact
• D) Wearing gloves while caring for the patient

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Definitions:

Sedatives

Substances that induce sedation by reducing excitement, irritability, and nervousness, often used to promote calmness and ease anxiety.

Stimulants

Substances that increase alertness, attention, and energy by boosting the activity of the central nervous system.

Hallucinogens

Psychoactive substances that can cause altered perceptions, thoughts, and feelings.

Hallucinogen

A class of psychoactive substances that cause perceptual anomalies, sometimes including hallucinations, alterations in thought processes, and variations in consciousness.