MCCN 205 Exam Questions And
Revised Correct Answers
Stages of infection - ANSWER incubation, prodromal (most
contagious) , full stage, convalescent
Inflammatory response - ANSWER eliminates the invading
pathogen-allows tissue repair
Immune response - ANSWER reaction in the body that
responds to invading foreign protein
HAI - ANSWER healthcare associated infection
Nosocomial infection - ANSWER hospital acquired infection
most commonly cause by bacteria. ex: UTI, pneumonia
Signs of infection - ANSWER redness swelling warmth pain
fever enlarged lymph nodes.
lad: elevated WBC or ESR and positive cultures
, Asepsis two types - ANSWER the ways to break the spread
of infection
medical- clean
surgical- sterile
Which body systems are NOT sterile? - ANSWER GI, nose,
mouth, ears, surface of skin, vagina
How often do you changes dressings? - ANSWER every 7
days or every 2 if gauze
Fluid distribution in the body - ANSWER 70% in the cells,
30 % outside of the cell. mostly water
Lab studies used to detect for imbalances with fluids -
ANSWER CBC serum electrolytes and urin pH/specific
gravity
One liter is equal to - ANSWER 2 pounds
Revised Correct Answers
Stages of infection - ANSWER incubation, prodromal (most
contagious) , full stage, convalescent
Inflammatory response - ANSWER eliminates the invading
pathogen-allows tissue repair
Immune response - ANSWER reaction in the body that
responds to invading foreign protein
HAI - ANSWER healthcare associated infection
Nosocomial infection - ANSWER hospital acquired infection
most commonly cause by bacteria. ex: UTI, pneumonia
Signs of infection - ANSWER redness swelling warmth pain
fever enlarged lymph nodes.
lad: elevated WBC or ESR and positive cultures
, Asepsis two types - ANSWER the ways to break the spread
of infection
medical- clean
surgical- sterile
Which body systems are NOT sterile? - ANSWER GI, nose,
mouth, ears, surface of skin, vagina
How often do you changes dressings? - ANSWER every 7
days or every 2 if gauze
Fluid distribution in the body - ANSWER 70% in the cells,
30 % outside of the cell. mostly water
Lab studies used to detect for imbalances with fluids -
ANSWER CBC serum electrolytes and urin pH/specific
gravity
One liter is equal to - ANSWER 2 pounds
