NUR 231 Exam 1 Questions With Answers

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231
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Exam 1 Questions With Answers
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Health /



care
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associated
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infections
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(HAI)
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result
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from -
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CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✅✅the
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delivery of health services in a health care facility
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Exogenous /



HAI's -
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CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✅✅infections
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from microorganisms outside the host like salmonella
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Endogenous /



HAI's -
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CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✅✅occur
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when
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,normal
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flora in the body are altered and overgrowth occurs (C-
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Diff)


Iatrogenic /



HAI's - CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✅✅from a procedure
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Medical /



asepsis -
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CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✅✅absence
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of
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pathogenic
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microorganisms,
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key to preventing is proper hand hygiene
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Disinfection - // /



CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✅✅a
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process
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that
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eliminates
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many
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or
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all
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microorganisms
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with
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/ exception of bacterial spores from an inanimate surface
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Sterilize - // /



CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✅✅eliminates
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or destroys all forms of microbial life including spores
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Hand /



washing -
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CORRECT
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ANSWERS(S)✅✅most
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effective
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basic
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technique
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in preventing and controlling the transmission of infection
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When /



hands
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are visibly soiled - CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✅✅wash
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When /



hands
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are
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not visibly soiled - CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✅✅sanitizer
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-before, after, and between direct patient contact
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, -
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contact
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with
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body
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fluids
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or
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excretions,
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mucous membranes, nonintact skin, or wound dressings
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-
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moving
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from
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a contaminated to a clean body site during patient care
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-
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contact with inanimate surfaces or objects in the patient's
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room
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-
before /



caring for patients with severe neutropenia or other forms
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of severe immune suppression
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With diabetes patients - CORRECT ANSWERS(S)✅✅-
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do not soak feet or clip toenails
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-
check /



feet
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