NUR 215 Exam 2 Infection, Hygiene,
Comfort, Sensory & Perception,
Pain, Physical Activity & Inmobility
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Which represent the main groups of pathogenic microorganisms
seen in a healthcare setting? Select all that apply - Answer:
Viruses
Bacteria
Fungi
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) is
working to reduce which healthcare-related infections? Select
all that apply. - Answer: Surgical site infections
Muti-drug resistant organisms
Ventilator-associated Pneumonia
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections
An older adult client is admitted with pneumonia. During the
course of hospitalization, the client develops shingles, caused by
,the herpes zoster virus, related to a history of varicella. Which
type of infection is the shingles? - Answer: Secondary
List the correct order of the chain of infection. - Answer: 1.
Pathogen Exists
2. Pathogen Multiplies
3. Portal of exit and contact with another organism
4. Mode of transmission / Contact with a susceptible person
5. Susceptible host/pathogen is no longer contained
Which would be considered a bloodborne pathogen exposure? -
Answer: Needlestick Injury
Which are examples of primary defenses of the body against
infection? Select all that apply. - Answer: Normal Flora
Skin
Saliva
The nurse enters the room of a client to perform wound care
and administer medications. When should the nurse apply clean
gloves? Select all that apply. - Answer: During medication
administration
Prior to removing soiled dressings
Before applying clean dressings
,Before treating a new patient
Which describes the intentional release, or threat of release, of
disease-producing organisms with the intent of causing illness,
fear, or death? - Answer: Bioterrorism
Which are measures that can support defenses to make a host
less susceptible to infection? Select all that apply. - Answer:
Hygiene
Eating Vegetables
Immunizations
Which are considered secondary defenses? Select all that apply.
- Answer: Fever
Phagocytosis
Inflammation
Complement Cascade
Which is the appropriate procedure for disposal of used
isolation supplies? - Answer: All supplies are bagged inside the
room by a healthcare worker wearing appropriate PPE and a
secondary healthcare worker outside the room collecting the
waste in a separate bag.
List in order the steps for handwashing. - Answer: 1. Push the
, sleeves above the wrists
2. Turn on water
3. Wet hands and all arm surfaces
4. Apply soap and rub hands together
5. Clean under fingernails
6. Rinse hands
7. Dry hands
8. Turn off water with paper towel
Which statements are accurate regarding normal flora? Select
all that apply. - Answer: Normal Flora synthesize Vitamin K
Normal Flora aid in the digestive process
Normal Flora release B vitamins when they die
Which factors determine if a client will develop an infection?
Select all that apply. - Answer: Quantity of organisms
Virulence of the organism
Ability to survive in the host
Host's ability to fight off infection
The nurse is working with an older adult client and designs a
care plan to reduce the risk of infection. Which nursing
interventions should the nurse include? Select all that apply. -
Comfort, Sensory & Perception,
Pain, Physical Activity & Inmobility
LATEST UPDATE VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS GRADED A+
Professional Academic Assistance Services
Which represent the main groups of pathogenic microorganisms
seen in a healthcare setting? Select all that apply - Answer:
Viruses
Bacteria
Fungi
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) is
working to reduce which healthcare-related infections? Select
all that apply. - Answer: Surgical site infections
Muti-drug resistant organisms
Ventilator-associated Pneumonia
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections
An older adult client is admitted with pneumonia. During the
course of hospitalization, the client develops shingles, caused by
,the herpes zoster virus, related to a history of varicella. Which
type of infection is the shingles? - Answer: Secondary
List the correct order of the chain of infection. - Answer: 1.
Pathogen Exists
2. Pathogen Multiplies
3. Portal of exit and contact with another organism
4. Mode of transmission / Contact with a susceptible person
5. Susceptible host/pathogen is no longer contained
Which would be considered a bloodborne pathogen exposure? -
Answer: Needlestick Injury
Which are examples of primary defenses of the body against
infection? Select all that apply. - Answer: Normal Flora
Skin
Saliva
The nurse enters the room of a client to perform wound care
and administer medications. When should the nurse apply clean
gloves? Select all that apply. - Answer: During medication
administration
Prior to removing soiled dressings
Before applying clean dressings
,Before treating a new patient
Which describes the intentional release, or threat of release, of
disease-producing organisms with the intent of causing illness,
fear, or death? - Answer: Bioterrorism
Which are measures that can support defenses to make a host
less susceptible to infection? Select all that apply. - Answer:
Hygiene
Eating Vegetables
Immunizations
Which are considered secondary defenses? Select all that apply.
- Answer: Fever
Phagocytosis
Inflammation
Complement Cascade
Which is the appropriate procedure for disposal of used
isolation supplies? - Answer: All supplies are bagged inside the
room by a healthcare worker wearing appropriate PPE and a
secondary healthcare worker outside the room collecting the
waste in a separate bag.
List in order the steps for handwashing. - Answer: 1. Push the
, sleeves above the wrists
2. Turn on water
3. Wet hands and all arm surfaces
4. Apply soap and rub hands together
5. Clean under fingernails
6. Rinse hands
7. Dry hands
8. Turn off water with paper towel
Which statements are accurate regarding normal flora? Select
all that apply. - Answer: Normal Flora synthesize Vitamin K
Normal Flora aid in the digestive process
Normal Flora release B vitamins when they die
Which factors determine if a client will develop an infection?
Select all that apply. - Answer: Quantity of organisms
Virulence of the organism
Ability to survive in the host
Host's ability to fight off infection
The nurse is working with an older adult client and designs a
care plan to reduce the risk of infection. Which nursing
interventions should the nurse include? Select all that apply. -
