NURS 1112 - Module 3 : Medical Asepsis & Vital Signs Questions and Answers 100% Correct
During the admissions process, the nurse initially assesses the patient's radial pulse primarily for what
purpose? correct answer to establish a baseline as a part of the patients vital signs
A nursing assistive personnel (NAP) is preparing to weigh a resident in a skilled nursing facility. The
patient is usually weighed in street clothing and socks, with his shoes off. The patient is currently wearing
street clothing with shoes and socks. What will the NAP do to ensure that the patient's weight is
correctly measured? correct answer take off patients shoes, but leave socks on
As the nurse is conducting an admission interview, the patient states, "I've lost 30 pounds over the last 4
months." Which question might the nurse ask to determine if the weight loss was intentional or
unintentional? correct answer have u been following a specific diet
Define mode of transmission and the types correct answer direct (physical skin) or indirect contact
(indirect is typically from things nurses could've touched or placed like a stethoscope), droplet (from the
respiratory system propelled upto 2m like influenza), airborne (measles, chicken pox small particles),
vehicle (a single contaminated source, spreading it to other hosts) vectorborne transmission (insect to
human transmission)
Define Reservoir correct answer where pathogens thrive; a substance where pathogens multiply and
bring infection to others; it might not have enough time to survive
Define what portal of entry is correct answer organisms can enter the body through the same routes the
use to exit
Define what portal of exit is and provide some examples correct answer after microorganisms find a site
in the body to multiply, they need to find a exit to enter another host to cause disease by which the
pathogen leaves the reservoir. (like body openings, mouth, nose, rectal, vaginal, wounds) And are carried
out through body excretions
Describe the chain of infection correct answer incubation (interval between the entrance of the
pathogen and the symptoms), prodromal (interval symptoms to specific symptoms), illness stage (has
obtained specific symptoms), convalescence (symptoms of infection disappear and body tries to
maintain homeostasis)
, Describe the levels of chain of infection correct answer infectious agnt, reservoir
portal of exit
mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
describe the procedure of weighing or the height of a patient correct answer make sure they are able to
stand on their own, ask if they've had any changes in body weight, and their eating habits, perform a
physical assessment, if they're taking any medications or lab tests. compare the patients weight/height
to determine healthyness
how can transmission of enterococci occur correct answer through the improper changing or gloves
from dressing changes or fecal matter
How can you break the chain of infectious agent to protect your patients? correct answer - ways to
break the infectious agent would be by thorough cleaning or antiseptic procedures
How can you break the chain of infectious agent/reservoirs to protect you and your family? correct
answer what can the nurse do, uniform, shoes, hands, jewlery are reservoirs. Remove your shoes and
uniform at the hospital before going home. Wash your hands. Dont touch ur hair, skin eyes (its portal of
entry), cracked and chapped hands as well.
How can you break the chain of mode of transmission to protect your patients? correct answer
handwashing, or cleaning equipment through each patient,
no contact with contamined clothing
How can you break the chain of portal of entry to protect your patients? correct answer skin integrity,
mucuous membranes, proper handling of equipment, lubricating the skin (lotion)
How can you break the chain of portal of exit to protect your patients? correct answer wearing a mask,
standing back and avoiding talking people directly in their face, sneezing, cough, over wounds,
- careful handelling of blood or bodily fluids
During the admissions process, the nurse initially assesses the patient's radial pulse primarily for what
purpose? correct answer to establish a baseline as a part of the patients vital signs
A nursing assistive personnel (NAP) is preparing to weigh a resident in a skilled nursing facility. The
patient is usually weighed in street clothing and socks, with his shoes off. The patient is currently wearing
street clothing with shoes and socks. What will the NAP do to ensure that the patient's weight is
correctly measured? correct answer take off patients shoes, but leave socks on
As the nurse is conducting an admission interview, the patient states, "I've lost 30 pounds over the last 4
months." Which question might the nurse ask to determine if the weight loss was intentional or
unintentional? correct answer have u been following a specific diet
Define mode of transmission and the types correct answer direct (physical skin) or indirect contact
(indirect is typically from things nurses could've touched or placed like a stethoscope), droplet (from the
respiratory system propelled upto 2m like influenza), airborne (measles, chicken pox small particles),
vehicle (a single contaminated source, spreading it to other hosts) vectorborne transmission (insect to
human transmission)
Define Reservoir correct answer where pathogens thrive; a substance where pathogens multiply and
bring infection to others; it might not have enough time to survive
Define what portal of entry is correct answer organisms can enter the body through the same routes the
use to exit
Define what portal of exit is and provide some examples correct answer after microorganisms find a site
in the body to multiply, they need to find a exit to enter another host to cause disease by which the
pathogen leaves the reservoir. (like body openings, mouth, nose, rectal, vaginal, wounds) And are carried
out through body excretions
Describe the chain of infection correct answer incubation (interval between the entrance of the
pathogen and the symptoms), prodromal (interval symptoms to specific symptoms), illness stage (has
obtained specific symptoms), convalescence (symptoms of infection disappear and body tries to
maintain homeostasis)
, Describe the levels of chain of infection correct answer infectious agnt, reservoir
portal of exit
mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
describe the procedure of weighing or the height of a patient correct answer make sure they are able to
stand on their own, ask if they've had any changes in body weight, and their eating habits, perform a
physical assessment, if they're taking any medications or lab tests. compare the patients weight/height
to determine healthyness
how can transmission of enterococci occur correct answer through the improper changing or gloves
from dressing changes or fecal matter
How can you break the chain of infectious agent to protect your patients? correct answer - ways to
break the infectious agent would be by thorough cleaning or antiseptic procedures
How can you break the chain of infectious agent/reservoirs to protect you and your family? correct
answer what can the nurse do, uniform, shoes, hands, jewlery are reservoirs. Remove your shoes and
uniform at the hospital before going home. Wash your hands. Dont touch ur hair, skin eyes (its portal of
entry), cracked and chapped hands as well.
How can you break the chain of mode of transmission to protect your patients? correct answer
handwashing, or cleaning equipment through each patient,
no contact with contamined clothing
How can you break the chain of portal of entry to protect your patients? correct answer skin integrity,
mucuous membranes, proper handling of equipment, lubricating the skin (lotion)
How can you break the chain of portal of exit to protect your patients? correct answer wearing a mask,
standing back and avoiding talking people directly in their face, sneezing, cough, over wounds,
- careful handelling of blood or bodily fluids
