Med-Surg Exam 1 (FA Davis) Actual
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Which describes an organism that carries a pathogen to a
susceptible host?
1. Reservoir
2. Fomite
3. Vector
4. Portal -
correct answer ✅3
What are the goals of infection prevention and control in health
care? Select all that apply.
1. protect clients from contagions
2. lower the cost of health care services
3. incorporate the use of personal protective equipment
4. meet professional standards and guidelines
5. protect employees from contracting infections
6. Prevent infectious diseases from entering the health care facility -
correct answer ✅1, 2, 4, 5
,Med-Surg Exam 1 (FA Davis) Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
Which health-care related infections is the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (USDHHS) working to reduce? Select all
that apply.
1. surgical site infecctions
2. multidrug-resistant organisms
3. human immunodeficiency virus
4. ventilator-associated pneumonia
5. community-acquired pneumonia
6. catheter-associated urinary tract infections -
correct answer ✅1, 2, 4, 6
Which factors control the growth of microorganisms? Select all that
apply.
1. pH
2. Light
3. Oxygen
4. Temperature
5. amount of sleep
,Med-Surg Exam 1 (FA Davis) Actual
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6. opening in the skin -
correct answer ✅1, 2, 3, 4
Which falls prevention measures can a nurse delegate to nursing
assistive personnel? Select All That Apply.
1. Provide nonskid slippers.
2. Lock beds and wheelchairs.
3. Initiate restraints.
4. Prepare medications as ordered.
5. Discharge planning.
6. Keep room free of clutter. -
correct answer ✅1, 2, 6
When assessing a client for self-care abilities, what observations
should be addressed? Select All That Apply.
1. Complete independence
2. Requires a device or special equipment
, Med-Surg Exam 1 (FA Davis) Actual
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3. Requires help, supervision, or teaching from another person
4. Is totally dependent
5. If the walking space is uncluttered -
correct answer ✅1, 2, 3, 4
When assessing pallor in a light-skinned client, how does the skin
appear?
1. Pale without underlying tones of pink
2. Ashen gray or yellow in appearance
3. Redness, often in patches
4. Slight bluish color -
correct answer ✅1
What is important to remember when conducting perineal care for
a client?
1. Drape the client appropriately to protect modesty.
Questions and Answers 2026
Which describes an organism that carries a pathogen to a
susceptible host?
1. Reservoir
2. Fomite
3. Vector
4. Portal -
correct answer ✅3
What are the goals of infection prevention and control in health
care? Select all that apply.
1. protect clients from contagions
2. lower the cost of health care services
3. incorporate the use of personal protective equipment
4. meet professional standards and guidelines
5. protect employees from contracting infections
6. Prevent infectious diseases from entering the health care facility -
correct answer ✅1, 2, 4, 5
,Med-Surg Exam 1 (FA Davis) Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
Which health-care related infections is the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (USDHHS) working to reduce? Select all
that apply.
1. surgical site infecctions
2. multidrug-resistant organisms
3. human immunodeficiency virus
4. ventilator-associated pneumonia
5. community-acquired pneumonia
6. catheter-associated urinary tract infections -
correct answer ✅1, 2, 4, 6
Which factors control the growth of microorganisms? Select all that
apply.
1. pH
2. Light
3. Oxygen
4. Temperature
5. amount of sleep
,Med-Surg Exam 1 (FA Davis) Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
6. opening in the skin -
correct answer ✅1, 2, 3, 4
Which falls prevention measures can a nurse delegate to nursing
assistive personnel? Select All That Apply.
1. Provide nonskid slippers.
2. Lock beds and wheelchairs.
3. Initiate restraints.
4. Prepare medications as ordered.
5. Discharge planning.
6. Keep room free of clutter. -
correct answer ✅1, 2, 6
When assessing a client for self-care abilities, what observations
should be addressed? Select All That Apply.
1. Complete independence
2. Requires a device or special equipment
, Med-Surg Exam 1 (FA Davis) Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
3. Requires help, supervision, or teaching from another person
4. Is totally dependent
5. If the walking space is uncluttered -
correct answer ✅1, 2, 3, 4
When assessing pallor in a light-skinned client, how does the skin
appear?
1. Pale without underlying tones of pink
2. Ashen gray or yellow in appearance
3. Redness, often in patches
4. Slight bluish color -
correct answer ✅1
What is important to remember when conducting perineal care for
a client?
1. Drape the client appropriately to protect modesty.
