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Which of the following does the nurse implement as the most important measure in preventing transmission of harmful pathogens to patients with depressed bone marrow function?

A.

Creation of a "sterile" environment for the patient with the use of laminar airflow rooms

B.

Placement of patients in private rooms with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration

C.

Strict and frequent handwashing by all people having contact with the patient

D.

Administration of combinations of prophylactic antibiotics

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.    Creation of a "sterile" environment with laminar airflow rooms is not practical or necessary for preventing transmission of pathogens to patients with depressed bone marrow function. It may also not be feasible in many healthcare settings. 
B.    Placement of patients in private rooms with HEPA filtration may help reduce airborne pathogens but is not the most important measure for preventing transmission of harmful pathogens to patients with depressed bone marrow function.
C.    Strict and frequent handwashing by all people having contact with the patient is the most important measure for preventing transmission of harmful pathogens, including bacteria and viruses, to immunocompromised patients. Hand hygiene is a fundamental infection control measure that significantly reduces the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
D.    Administration of prophylactic antibiotics may be part of the treatment plan for some patients with depressed bone marrow function to prevent bacterial infections, but it is not the most important measure for preventing transmission of harmful pathogens. Hand hygiene is more effective in reducing the transmission of a wide range of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
 


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Too few red blood cells is termed "anemia."
B. Leukocytosis refers to an abnormally high number of white blood cells.
C. Leukopenia is a condition characterized by a decreased number of white blood cells in the blood.
D. Too few platelets is known as "thrombocytopenia."

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Inadequate production of platelets results in an increased risk of bleeding, making the client vulnerable to injury. Therefore, the priority nursing diagnosis is "Risk for Injury related to increased bleeding tendency."
B. Decreased antibody production is not directly related to inadequate platelet production.
C. While decreased platelet production may contribute to hypovolemia in some cases, the primary concern is the risk of bleeding rather than decreased cardiac output.
D. Impaired gas exchange is not directly related to inadequate platelet production.

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