NURA 303 EXAM 3
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Which age-related change predisposes the C. (Thinning epidermis.
elderly to infections? Rationale: Thinning of the epidermis
A. Increased muscle mass decreases the protective barrier against
B. Enhanced immune response pathogens.)
C. Thinning epidermis
D. Improved reflexes
What are the cardinal signs of infection? B. (Heat, redness, swelling, pain, loss of
A. Fever, chills, fatigue function.
B. Heat, redness, swelling, pain, loss of Rationale: These signs indicate
function inflammation and infection at the site of
C. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea injury or invasion.)
D. Coughing, sneezing, wheezing
An elevated white blood cell count indicates: (B. Infection.
A. Dehydration Rationale: An elevated WBC count is a
B. Infection common indicator of infection in the
C. Malnutrition body.)
D. Allergic reaction
Which of the following is a common infection B. (Pulmonary infection.
in older adults due to decreased cough reflex? Rationale: Decreased cough reflex in the
A. Urinary tract infection elderly increases the risk of pulmonary
B. Pulmonary infection infections.)
C. Skin infection
D. Gastrointestinal infection
A patient presents with signs of a urinary C. (Frequent urination with urgency.
tract infection (UTI). Which symptom is most Rationale: Increased frequency and
indicative? urgency are hallmark symptoms of a
A. Cough UTI.)
B. Abdominal pain
C. Frequent urination with urgency
D. Skin rash
What does the term "antigen" refer to? B. (Foreign material that induces an
A. A component that neutralizes pathogens immune response.
B. Foreign material that induces an immune Rationale: Antigens trigger the
response production of antibodies as part of the
C. The body's defense mechanism immune response.)
D. A type of white blood cell
Which factor can place individuals at higher C. (Breaches in skin and mucous
risk for infection? membranes.
A. Good nutrition Rationale: Breaks in the skin and mucous
B. Strong immune response membranes can allow pathogens to enter
C. Breaches in skin and mucous membranes the body.)
D. High levels of physical activity
The inflammatory response serves to: A. (Eliminate the offending agent and
A. Eliminate the offending agent and prepare prepare for repair.
, for repair Rationale: The inflammatory response is
B. Increase body temperature crucial for controlling infection and
C. Directly kill pathogens initiating healing.)
D. Produce antibodies
Which personal protective equipment (PPE) D. (Face shield.
is essential when there is a risk of splashes? Rationale: A face shield protects the
A. Gloves mucous membranes of the eyes, nose,
B. Gown and mouth from splashes.)
C. Mask
D. Face shield
What is the correct order for donning PPE? B. (Gown → Mask → Face Shield →
A. Mask → Gloves → Gown → Face shield Gloves.
B. Gown → Mask → Face shield → Gloves Rationale: This order minimizes the risk
C. Gown → Mask → Gloves → Face shield of contamination during the process of
D. Gloves → Gown → Mask → Face shield donning PPE.)
Which of the following is NOT a common C. (Influenza.
nosocomial infection? Rationale: Influenza is not considered a
A. Catheter-associated urinary tract infections nosocomial infection; it is commonly
(CAUTI) spread in the community.)
B. Surgical site infections (SSI)
C. Influenza
D. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
What is the role of hand hygiene in infection B. (It helps reduce the number of
control? pathogens on hands.
A. It is optional in non-clinical settings. Rationale: Hand hygiene is critical in
B. It helps reduce the number of pathogens on preventing the spread of infections in
hands. healthcare settings.)
C. It has no effect on infection rates.
D. It is only necessary when visibly soiled.
What is the most appropriate hand hygiene B. (Soap and water for at least 20
method for visibly soiled hands? seconds.
A. Alcohol-based hand rub Rationale: Soap and water are most
B. Soap and water for at least 20 seconds effective for removing visible soil and
C. Water only pathogens.)
D. Antimicrobial wipes
Infection control measures include which of B. (Hand hygiene and personal
the following? protective equipment.
A. Only using antibiotics Rationale: Effective infection control
B. Hand hygiene and personal protective relies on proper hygiene practices and
equipment PPE use.)
C. Avoiding patient contact
D. Ignoring infection signs
Which route of transmission involves direct C. (Contact.
contact with an infected person? Rationale: Contact transmission requires
A. Airborne
B. Droplet
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS
Most Updated Questions With 100% Correct Answers
THIS EXAM CONTAINS:
➢ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
➢ VERIFIED ANSWERS
➢ GUARANTEED PASSING SCORE
,QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which age-related change predisposes the C. (Thinning epidermis.
elderly to infections? Rationale: Thinning of the epidermis
A. Increased muscle mass decreases the protective barrier against
B. Enhanced immune response pathogens.)
C. Thinning epidermis
D. Improved reflexes
What are the cardinal signs of infection? B. (Heat, redness, swelling, pain, loss of
A. Fever, chills, fatigue function.
B. Heat, redness, swelling, pain, loss of Rationale: These signs indicate
function inflammation and infection at the site of
C. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea injury or invasion.)
D. Coughing, sneezing, wheezing
An elevated white blood cell count indicates: (B. Infection.
A. Dehydration Rationale: An elevated WBC count is a
B. Infection common indicator of infection in the
C. Malnutrition body.)
D. Allergic reaction
Which of the following is a common infection B. (Pulmonary infection.
in older adults due to decreased cough reflex? Rationale: Decreased cough reflex in the
A. Urinary tract infection elderly increases the risk of pulmonary
B. Pulmonary infection infections.)
C. Skin infection
D. Gastrointestinal infection
A patient presents with signs of a urinary C. (Frequent urination with urgency.
tract infection (UTI). Which symptom is most Rationale: Increased frequency and
indicative? urgency are hallmark symptoms of a
A. Cough UTI.)
B. Abdominal pain
C. Frequent urination with urgency
D. Skin rash
What does the term "antigen" refer to? B. (Foreign material that induces an
A. A component that neutralizes pathogens immune response.
B. Foreign material that induces an immune Rationale: Antigens trigger the
response production of antibodies as part of the
C. The body's defense mechanism immune response.)
D. A type of white blood cell
Which factor can place individuals at higher C. (Breaches in skin and mucous
risk for infection? membranes.
A. Good nutrition Rationale: Breaks in the skin and mucous
B. Strong immune response membranes can allow pathogens to enter
C. Breaches in skin and mucous membranes the body.)
D. High levels of physical activity
The inflammatory response serves to: A. (Eliminate the offending agent and
A. Eliminate the offending agent and prepare prepare for repair.
, for repair Rationale: The inflammatory response is
B. Increase body temperature crucial for controlling infection and
C. Directly kill pathogens initiating healing.)
D. Produce antibodies
Which personal protective equipment (PPE) D. (Face shield.
is essential when there is a risk of splashes? Rationale: A face shield protects the
A. Gloves mucous membranes of the eyes, nose,
B. Gown and mouth from splashes.)
C. Mask
D. Face shield
What is the correct order for donning PPE? B. (Gown → Mask → Face Shield →
A. Mask → Gloves → Gown → Face shield Gloves.
B. Gown → Mask → Face shield → Gloves Rationale: This order minimizes the risk
C. Gown → Mask → Gloves → Face shield of contamination during the process of
D. Gloves → Gown → Mask → Face shield donning PPE.)
Which of the following is NOT a common C. (Influenza.
nosocomial infection? Rationale: Influenza is not considered a
A. Catheter-associated urinary tract infections nosocomial infection; it is commonly
(CAUTI) spread in the community.)
B. Surgical site infections (SSI)
C. Influenza
D. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
What is the role of hand hygiene in infection B. (It helps reduce the number of
control? pathogens on hands.
A. It is optional in non-clinical settings. Rationale: Hand hygiene is critical in
B. It helps reduce the number of pathogens on preventing the spread of infections in
hands. healthcare settings.)
C. It has no effect on infection rates.
D. It is only necessary when visibly soiled.
What is the most appropriate hand hygiene B. (Soap and water for at least 20
method for visibly soiled hands? seconds.
A. Alcohol-based hand rub Rationale: Soap and water are most
B. Soap and water for at least 20 seconds effective for removing visible soil and
C. Water only pathogens.)
D. Antimicrobial wipes
Infection control measures include which of B. (Hand hygiene and personal
the following? protective equipment.
A. Only using antibiotics Rationale: Effective infection control
B. Hand hygiene and personal protective relies on proper hygiene practices and
equipment PPE use.)
C. Avoiding patient contact
D. Ignoring infection signs
Which route of transmission involves direct C. (Contact.
contact with an infected person? Rationale: Contact transmission requires
A. Airborne
B. Droplet
