Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2023–2024, 62nd Edition – Maxine A. Papadakis Complete Test Bank

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 infections a
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mong clients? The nurse:
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1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. ux ux ux ux ux



2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds.
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3) washes hands only after leaving each room. ux ux ux ux ux ux



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 ux ux ux ux



2) Contact with contaminated equipment ux ux ux



3) Hands of healthcare workers ux ux ux



4) Exposure from family members ux ux ux




3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining medic
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al asepsis?
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1) Washing hands ux




2) Donning gloves ux



3) Applying sterile drapes ux ux



4) Wearing a gown ux ux




4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the disease
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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 nur
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se institute when caring for this patient?
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1) Droplet transmission ux




2) Airborne transmission ux



3) Direct contact ux



4) Indirect contact ux

, 6. A patient becomes infected with oral candidiasis (thrush) while receiving intraveno
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us antibiotics to treat a systemic infection. Which type of infection has the patient develop
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ed?
1) Endogenous nosocomial ux



2) Exogenous nosocomial ux



3) Latent
4) Primary

7.The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which action
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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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3)
Placing the nonsterile syringes containing flush solution on the sterile field
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4)
Remaining 6 inches away from the sterile field during the procedure ux ux ux ux ux ux ux ux ux ux



u 8.A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving antibiotics for
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2 days. His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has returned to normal. Which sta
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ge 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. Th
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ese findings are indicative of which secondary defense against infection?
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1) Phagocytosis
2) Complement cascade ux



3) Inflammation
4) Immunity

10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing after receivi
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ng an 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 immunity is provided by intravenous (IV) administration
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of immunoglobulin G?
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1) Cell-mediated

, 2) Passive
3) Humoral
4) Active