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, Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
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1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections amo
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ng 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 patients?
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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 members ma ma ma
3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining medical asepsis?
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1) Washing hands ma
2) Donning gloves ma
3) Applying sterile drapes ma ma
4) Wearing a gown ma ma
4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the disease is considered a:
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1) pathogen.
2) fomite.
3) vector.
4) carrier.
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,5. A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Which precautions must the nurse institute wh
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en caring for this patient?
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1) Droplet transmission ma
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3) Direct contact ma
4) Indirect contact ma
6. A patient becomes infected with oral candidiasis (thrush) while receiving intravenous antibiotics
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to treat a systemic infection. Which type of infection has the patient developed?
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1) Endogenous nosocomial ma
2) Exogenous nosocomial ma
3) Latent
4) Primary
7. The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which action is necessary to h
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elp 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
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8. 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 infectio
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n is the patient most likely experiencing?
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1) Incubation
2) Prodromal
3) Decline
4) Convalescence
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, 9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower leg. These findings
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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 receiving an antibioti
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c. 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 of immunoglobulin G?
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1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
3) Humoral
4) Active
12. A patient asks the nurse why there is no vaccine available for the common cold. Which response
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by the nurse is correct?
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1) The virus mutates too rapidly to develop a vaccine.
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2) Vaccines are developed only for very serious illnesses.
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3) Researchers are focusing efforts on an HIV vaccine.
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4) The virus for the common cold has not been identified.
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, Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
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1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections amo
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ng 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 patients?
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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 members ma ma ma
3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining medical asepsis?
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1) Washing hands ma
2) Donning gloves ma
3) Applying sterile drapes ma ma
4) Wearing a gown ma ma
4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the disease is considered a:
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1) pathogen.
2) fomite.
3) vector.
4) carrier.
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,5. A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Which precautions must the nurse institute wh
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en caring for this patient?
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1) Droplet transmission ma
2) Airborne transmission ma
3) Direct contact ma
4) Indirect contact ma
6. A patient becomes infected with oral candidiasis (thrush) while receiving intravenous antibiotics
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to treat a systemic infection. Which type of infection has the patient developed?
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1) Endogenous nosocomial ma
2) Exogenous nosocomial ma
3) Latent
4) Primary
7. The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which action is necessary to h
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elp 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
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8. 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 infectio
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n is the patient most likely experiencing?
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1) Incubation
2) Prodromal
3) Decline
4) Convalescence
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, 9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower leg. These findings
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are indicative of which secondary defense against infection?
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1) Phagocytosis
2) Complement cascade ma
3) Inflammation
4) Immunity
10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing after receiving an antibioti
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c. 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 of immunoglobulin G?
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1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
3) Humoral
4) Active
12. A patient asks the nurse why there is no vaccine available for the common cold. Which response
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by the nurse is correct?
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1) The virus mutates too rapidly to develop a vaccine.
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2) Vaccines are developed only for very serious illnesses.
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3) Researchers are focusing efforts on an HIV vaccine.
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4) The virus for the common cold has not been identified.
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