Complete Test Bank – Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2024 (63rd Edition by Maxine Papadakis & Stephen McPhee) | Verified 2025 Update | Chapters 1–42

Test Bank For Current Medical Diagnosis And Treatment 2024, 63rd
Edition
By Maxine Papadakis, Stephen Mcphee

Chapters 1 - 42

,Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
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1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading
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infections among clients? The nurse:
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1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap.
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2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds.
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3) washes hands only after leaving each room.
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4) uses cold water for medical asepsis.
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2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized
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patients?
1) Airborne microbes from other patients
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2) Contact with contaminated equipment
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3) Hands of healthcare workers
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4) Exposure from family membersW W W



3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining
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medical asepsis?
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1) Washing hands W




2) Donning gloves W



3) Applying sterile drapes W W



4) Wearing a gown W W



4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the
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disease is considered a:
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1) pathogen.
2) fomite.
3) vector.
4) carrier.
5. A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Which precautions must the
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nurse institute when caring for this patient?
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1) Droplet transmission W




2) Airborne transmission W



3) Direct contact W



4) Indirect contact W

, 6. A patient becomes infected with oral candidiasis (thrush) while receiving
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intravenous antibiotics to treat a systemic infection. Which type of infection has the
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patient developed?
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1) Endogenous nosocomial W



2) Exogenous nosocomial W



3) Latent
4) Primary
7.The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which
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action is necessary to help maintain sterile technique?
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1) Closing the patients door to limit room traffic while preparing the sterile field
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2) Using clean procedure gloves to handle sterile equipment
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Placing the nonsterile syringes containing flush solution on the sterile field
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Remaining 6 inches away from the sterile field during the procedure
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W8.A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving antibiotics
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for 2 days. His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has returned to normal.
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Which stage of infection is the patient most likely experiencing?
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1) Incubation
2) Prodromal
3) Decline
4) Convalescence
5) 8.
9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower leg.
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These findings are indicative of which secondary defense against infection?
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1) Phagocytosis
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3) Inflammation
4) Immunity
10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing after
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receiving an antibiotic. Which antibody is primarily responsible for this patients
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response?
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1) IgA
2) IgE
3) IgG
4) IgM
11. What type of immunity is provided by intravenous (IV)
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administration of immunoglobulin G?
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, 1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
3) Humoral
4) Active