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Ace your NR 224 nursing fundamentals Exam 1 with this comprehensive study guide featuring detailed correct answers and clinical rationales. This complete resource covers infection control, chain of infection, aseptic techniques, critical thinking, nursing process, standard precautions, modes of transmission, and patient safety. Essential for nursing students preparing for NR 224 and NCLEX-RN success.

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NR 224 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS; GRADED A+

aerobic bacteria - correct answer- require
oxygen for survival and for multiplication sufficient to
cause disease


airborne mode of transmission - correct answer-
droplet nuclei or residue suspended in air or carried on
dust particles


airborne precautions - correct answer- when
infection can travel through the air, masks, gown, gloves
and wash hands


an example of basic critical thinking is - correct
answer- following a procedure step by step without
adjusting to a patients unique needs

,an infection prevention and control professional monitors
what - correct answer- the incidence of
infection within an institution, introduces evidence based
practices and provides educational and consulting services


anaerobic bacteria - correct answer- thrive
wher little or no free oxygen is avaiable


analysis is having - correct answer- an open
mind and not assuming


asepsis at home - correct answer- prepare
foods at high enough temp, use care with cutting boards,
keep food refrigerated, wash fruits and veggies, used
pasteurized milk or juices, wash hands, individual care
items, cough and sneeze in tissue


assessment includes a through investigation of -
correct answer- review of past diseases, travel
history, immunizations and vaccinations, status of defense
mechanisms, patient susceptibility,

, medications/therapies, clinical appearance,
signs/symptoms of infection and lab data


bactericidal - correct answer- destructive to
bacteria


bacteriostasis - correct answer- prevention of
growth and reproduction of bacteria


basic level of critical thinking involves - correct
answer- concrete answers, one answer to a
situation, task orientated, values asking experts opinion,
and follows policy and procedures


body defense mechanisms include - correct
answer- inflammation, vascular and cellular
responses, inflammatory exudate and tissue repair


by understanding the chain of infection - correct
answer- the nurse intervenes to prevent infections
from developing

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