{"id":3446,"date":"2024-03-13T19:28:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T19:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=3446"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:50:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:50:43","slug":"nclex-qotd-risk-of-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-risk-of-infection","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Risk of infection"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-risk-of-infection\/#The_correct_answers_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_are%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answers to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question are&#8230;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-risk-of-infection\/#B_%E2%80%9CI_wear_gloves_when_I_work_in_the_garden%E2%80%9D\" >B. \u201cI wear gloves when I work in the garden.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-risk-of-infection\/#D_%E2%80%9CAt_home_I_prefer_taking_a_bath_rather_than_showering%E2%80%9D\" >D. \u201cAt home, I prefer taking a bath rather than showering.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-risk-of-infection\/#F_%E2%80%9CI_use_antibacterial_hand_gel_throughout_the_day%E2%80%9D\" >F. \u201cI use antibacterial hand gel throughout the day.\u201d<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-risk-of-infection\/#Major_Takeaway\" >Major Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-risk-of-infection\/#Incorrect_answer_explanations\" >Incorrect answer explanations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-risk-of-infection\/#A_%E2%80%9CI_wear_a_mask_only_when_Im_on_an_airplane%E2%80%9D\" >A. \u201cI wear a mask only when I\u2019m on an airplane.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-risk-of-infection\/#C_%E2%80%9CI_use_a_pair_of_small_scissors_to_clip_my_toenails%E2%80%9D\" >C. \u201cI use a pair of small scissors to clip my toenails.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-risk-of-infection\/#E_%E2%80%9CI_should_no_longer_receive_a_tetanus_shot_every_ten_years%E2%80%9D\" >E. \u201cI should no longer receive a tetanus shot every ten years.\u201d<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>In an oncology clinic, proper infection prevention is crucial for patients with leukemia. This NCLEX question of the day covers the topic and provides essential information for nursing students and professionals.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse in the outpatient oncology clinic is reviewing the electronic health record (EHR) for a patient with leukemia with a priority hypothesis of risk for infection. The nurse created the expected outcome: The patient will verbalize measures to prevent infection by the follow-up visit.\u00a0Which patient statement(s) indicate(s) that the outcome was met?<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Select all that apply<\/strong>.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. \u201cI wear a mask only when I\u2019m on an airplane.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. \u201cI wear gloves when I work in the garden.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. \u201cI use a pair of small scissors to clip my toenails.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. At home, I prefer taking a bath rather than showering.\u201d<\/strong><strong>E. \u201cI should no longer receive a tetanus shot every ten years.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>F. \u201cI use antibacterial hand gel throughout the day.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scroll down for the correct answers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answers_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_are%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answers to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question are&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_%E2%80%9CI_wear_gloves_when_I_work_in_the_garden%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>B. \u201cI wear gloves when I work in the garden.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Wearing gloves while gardening can prevent infections as they protect the skin from insects and pathogens in soil that can cause an infection and scratches that can impair skin integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D_%E2%80%9CAt_home_I_prefer_taking_a_bath_rather_than_showering%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>D. \u201cAt home, I prefer taking a bath rather than showering.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Removing pathogens from the skin by bathing daily either through showering or taking a bath is a preventive measure against infection. The patient should avoid bathing in public bath houses or going in hot tubs or jacuzzis to avoid infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"F_%E2%80%9CI_use_antibacterial_hand_gel_throughout_the_day%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>F. \u201cI use antibacterial hand gel throughout the day.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Frequent handwashing and use of antibacterial hand gel decreases the chance of acquiring infections by removing pathogens from the hands that can cause infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Takeaway\"><\/span>Major Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse should use clinical judgment to evaluate outcomes related to leukemia by comparing observed outcomes against expected outcomes. Patients with leukemia have immature white blood cells that are unable to protect the body against infection. Therefore, patient statements about appropriate infection control measures such as using antibacterial hand gel, bathing daily, and wearing gloves while gardening indicate the outcome was met. On the other hand, using scissors to clip toenails, avoiding the tetanus vaccine, and wearing a mask only when on airplanes are statements that indicate the outcome has not yet been met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_answer_explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect answer explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_%E2%80%9CI_wear_a_mask_only_when_Im_on_an_airplane%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>A. \u201cI wear a mask only when I\u2019m on an airplane.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong>&nbsp;Droplet or airborne infections may occur in settings other than an airplane, such as any event with a large crowd, so this statement shows the patient needs further teaching about when to wear a mask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_%E2%80%9CI_use_a_pair_of_small_scissors_to_clip_my_toenails%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>C. \u201cI use a pair of small scissors to clip my toenails.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Use of scissors to clip toenails can cause injuries leading to infections. Instead, the patient should use a designated nail clipper or have their health care provider clip their toenails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E_%E2%80%9CI_should_no_longer_receive_a_tetanus_shot_every_ten_years%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>E. \u201cI should no longer receive a tetanus shot every ten years.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>The tetanus vaccine protects against tetanus, which is a serious nervous system infection caused by clostridium tetani found in the environment including soil, dust, and manure. Although patients with leukemia should avoid receiving live vaccines during active chemotherapy or radiation, they should still plan to have a tetanus vaccine every 10 years as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;________________________<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Want more NCLEX\u00ae-style practice questions? Try Osmosis by Elsevier today! 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