Test Bank for CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2025 64th Edition by Maxine A. Papadakis, Michael W. Rabow, Kenneth R. McQuaid and Monica Gandhi isbn-9781266266232for CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2025 64th Edition by Maxine A. Papadakis,

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, Chapter1. DiseasePrevention &HealthPromotion
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1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections
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among clients? The nurse:
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1) disinfects dirtyhands withantibacterial soap. , , , , ,




2) allows alcohol-based rub todryfor 10 seconds. , , , , , , ,




3) washes hands onlyafter leavingeach room. , , , , , ,




4) usescold water formedical asepsis. , , , , ,




2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized
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patients?
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1) Airbornemicrobes from otherpatients , , , ,




2) Contactwithcontaminated equipment , , ,




3) Hands ofhealthcareworkers , , ,




4) Exposurefrom familymembers , , ,




3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priorityfor maintaining medical
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asepsis?
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1) Washinghands ,




2) Donning gloves ,




3) Applyingsteriledrapes , ,




4) Wearing agown , ,




4.Apatient infected with a virus butwhodoes not have anyoutward sign ofthedisease is
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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 nurse
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institute when caring for this patient?
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1) Droplettransmission ,




2) Airbornetransmission ,




3) Directcontact ,




4) Indirectcontact ,




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




2) Exogenousnosocomial ,




3) Latent
4) Primary
,7. A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving antibiotics for 2 days.
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His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has returned to normal. Which stage of infection is
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the patient most likely experiencing?
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1) Incubation
2) Prodromal
3)
Decline
4)
Convalescence
8.Thenurseassists asurgeonwithcentralvenous catheter insertion.Which action is
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necessary to help maintain sterile technique?
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1) Closing thepatients door to limitroomtraffic while preparingthesterile field , , , , , , , , , , , ,




2) Usingcleanprocedure gloves tohandle sterile equipment , , , , , , ,




3) Placingthe nonsterile syringes containing flushsolution on thesterile field , , , , , , , , , ,




4) Remaining6 inches away fromthesterile field duringthe procedure , , , , , , , , , ,




9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower leg. These
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findings are indicative of which secondary defense against infection?
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1) Phagocytosis
2) Complementcascade ,




3) Inflammation
4) Immunity
10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing after receiving an
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antibiotic. Which antibody is primarily responsible for this patients response?
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1) IgA
2) IgE
3)
IgG
4)
IgM
11. What type of immunityis provided byintravenous (IV) administration of
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immunoglobulin G?
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1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
3) Humoral

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