NUR 221 Test 4
,NUR 221
NUR 221 Test 4 Questions & Answers
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Immunity results when natural antibodies are passed from one body to another, such as
from mother to baby through the placenta or through breastfeeding - ✔✔✔-natural
passive immunity
After a person acquires an infection, the body produces its own antibodies to fight the
disease-causing organism and protect from infection by this organism in the future -
✔✔✔-natural active immunity
This type of immunity offers long-lasting or even lifetime protection after the
administration of a weakened or dead vaccine - ✔✔✔-artificial active immunity
Protection from infection is achieved when a person receives serum from another
person or animal that has already produced antibodies against the pathogen - ✔✔✔-
artificial passive immunity
Helper T cells play a supportive role in cell-mediated responses by secreting
_____________, which attracts infection-fighting white blood cells - ✔✔✔-interleukin
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T/F Patients with poor peripheral circulation often have skin discoloration, rather than
signs of inflammation, when experiencing an infection - ✔✔✔-true
Normal WBC count - ✔✔✔-5,000-10,000/mm3
For most diseases, at least ____% of the population must be immunized in order to
protect the entire population from the disease - ✔✔✔-85
removes pathogens on inanimate objects by physical or chemical means, including
steam, gas, chemicals, and ultraviolet light - ✔✔✔-disinfection
refers to procedures that decrease the potential for the spread of infections - ✔✔✔-
medical asepsis
explain the difference between semi-critical and noncritical items for disinfection -
✔✔✔-Semicritical items are those that contact mucous membranes or nonintact skin.
They must be free of all microorganisms except bacterial spores, so they must at least
be disinfected and sometimes sterilized (anesthesia equipment or endoscopes)
Noncritical items are supplies and equipment that come in contact with intact skin but
not mucous membranes. They do not carry a high risk of infection transmission, and
they can be decontaminated where they are used (bp cuffs, stethoscopes, floors)
the elimination of all microorganisms (except prions) in or on an object - ✔✔✔-
sterilization
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Critical items are those that pose a high risk for infection if they are contaminated with
any microorganism: - ✔✔✔-IV's, catheters, chest tubes, lab needles, surgical equipment,
wound dressing
What Role Does the Infection Preventionist Nurse Play? - ✔✔✔-The task of the infection
prevention nurse is to minimize the number of infections in the healthcare facility.
The infection prevention nurse also functions as an epidemiologist, tracking down the
source of HAIs and strengthening measures to prevent their recurrence.
T/F Alcohol-based solutions are not effective against spores - ✔✔✔-true
name two microorganisms that requires handwashing instead of using an alcohol based
rub - ✔✔✔-c. diff and bacillus anthracis
kinesthetic sense - ✔✔✔-the sense of body position and movement of body parts
relative to each other
This is why the incidence of choking is highest between ____ months and ____ years of
age - ✔✔✔-6;3
Infants and toddlers are curious and tend to explore the environment by putting objects
in their mouth
the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4, followed by motor vehicle accidents
- ✔✔✔-drowning
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,NUR 221
NUR 221 Test 4 Questions & Answers
Latest Update.
Immunity results when natural antibodies are passed from one body to another, such as
from mother to baby through the placenta or through breastfeeding - ✔✔✔-natural
passive immunity
After a person acquires an infection, the body produces its own antibodies to fight the
disease-causing organism and protect from infection by this organism in the future -
✔✔✔-natural active immunity
This type of immunity offers long-lasting or even lifetime protection after the
administration of a weakened or dead vaccine - ✔✔✔-artificial active immunity
Protection from infection is achieved when a person receives serum from another
person or animal that has already produced antibodies against the pathogen - ✔✔✔-
artificial passive immunity
Helper T cells play a supportive role in cell-mediated responses by secreting
_____________, which attracts infection-fighting white blood cells - ✔✔✔-interleukin
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,NUR 221
T/F Patients with poor peripheral circulation often have skin discoloration, rather than
signs of inflammation, when experiencing an infection - ✔✔✔-true
Normal WBC count - ✔✔✔-5,000-10,000/mm3
For most diseases, at least ____% of the population must be immunized in order to
protect the entire population from the disease - ✔✔✔-85
removes pathogens on inanimate objects by physical or chemical means, including
steam, gas, chemicals, and ultraviolet light - ✔✔✔-disinfection
refers to procedures that decrease the potential for the spread of infections - ✔✔✔-
medical asepsis
explain the difference between semi-critical and noncritical items for disinfection -
✔✔✔-Semicritical items are those that contact mucous membranes or nonintact skin.
They must be free of all microorganisms except bacterial spores, so they must at least
be disinfected and sometimes sterilized (anesthesia equipment or endoscopes)
Noncritical items are supplies and equipment that come in contact with intact skin but
not mucous membranes. They do not carry a high risk of infection transmission, and
they can be decontaminated where they are used (bp cuffs, stethoscopes, floors)
the elimination of all microorganisms (except prions) in or on an object - ✔✔✔-
sterilization
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Critical items are those that pose a high risk for infection if they are contaminated with
any microorganism: - ✔✔✔-IV's, catheters, chest tubes, lab needles, surgical equipment,
wound dressing
What Role Does the Infection Preventionist Nurse Play? - ✔✔✔-The task of the infection
prevention nurse is to minimize the number of infections in the healthcare facility.
The infection prevention nurse also functions as an epidemiologist, tracking down the
source of HAIs and strengthening measures to prevent their recurrence.
T/F Alcohol-based solutions are not effective against spores - ✔✔✔-true
name two microorganisms that requires handwashing instead of using an alcohol based
rub - ✔✔✔-c. diff and bacillus anthracis
kinesthetic sense - ✔✔✔-the sense of body position and movement of body parts
relative to each other
This is why the incidence of choking is highest between ____ months and ____ years of
age - ✔✔✔-6;3
Infants and toddlers are curious and tend to explore the environment by putting objects
in their mouth
the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4, followed by motor vehicle accidents
- ✔✔✔-drowning
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