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1. Which represent the main groups of pathogenic mi- Viruses
croorganisms seen in a healthcare setting? Select all Bacteria
that apply Fungi
2. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Surgical site infections
(USDHHS) is working to reduce which healthcare-re- Muti-drug resistant or-
lated infections? Select all that apply. ganisms
Ventilator-associated
Pneumonia
Catheter-associated uri-
nary tract infections
3. An older adult client is admitted with pneumonia. Dur- Secondary
ing the course of hospitalization, the client develops
shingles, caused by the herpes zoster virus, related
to a history of varicella. Which type of infection is the
shingles?
4. List the correct order of the chain of infection. 1. Pathogen Exists
2. Pathogen Multiplies
3. Portal of exit and con-
tact with another organ-
ism
4. Mode of transmission /
Contact with a susceptible
person
5. Susceptible
host/pathogen is no
longer contained
5. Needlestick Injury
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Which would be considered a bloodborne pathogen
exposure?
6. Which are examples of primary defenses of the body Normal Flora
against infection? Select all that apply. Skin
Saliva
7. The nurse enters the room of a client to per- During medication ad-
form wound care and administer medications. When ministration
should the nurse apply clean gloves? Select all that Prior to removing soiled
apply. dressings
Before applying clean
dressings
Before treating a new pa-
tient
8. Which describes the intentional release, or threat of Bioterrorism
release, of disease-producing organisms with the in-
tent of causing illness, fear, or death?
9. Which are measures that can support defenses to Hygiene
make a host less susceptible to infection? Select all Eating Vegetables
that apply. Immunizations
10. Which are considered secondary defenses? Select all Fever
that apply. Phagocytosis
Inflammation
Complement Cascade
11. Which is the appropriate procedure for disposal of All supplies are bagged
used isolation supplies? inside the room by a
healthcare worker wear-
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ing appropriate PPE and
a secondary healthcare
worker outside the room
collecting the waste in a
separate bag.
12. List in order the steps for handwashing. 1. Push the sleeves above
the wrists
2. Turn on water
3. Wet hands and all arm
surfaces
4. Apply soap and rub
hands together
5. Clean under finger-
nails
6. Rinse hands
7. Dry hands
8. Turn ott water with pa-
per towel
13. Which statements are accurate regarding normal flo- Normal Flora synthesize
ra? Select all that apply. Vitamin K
Normal Flora aid in the di-
gestive process
Normal Flora release B vi-
tamins when they die
14. Which factors determine if a client will develop an Quantity of organisms
infection? Select all that apply. Virulence of the organism
Ability to survive in the
host