Test Bank For Current Medical Diagnosis And Treatment 20
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24, 63rd Edition
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By Maxine Papadakis, Stephen Mcphee
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Chapters 1 - 42g1 g1 g1
, 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. g1 g1 g1 g1 g1
2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds.
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3) washes hands only after leaving each room. g1 g1 g1 g1 g1 g1
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?
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2) Contact with contaminated equipment g1 g1 g1
3) Hands of healthcare workers g1 g1 g1
4) Exposure from family members g1 g1 g1
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 g1
2) Donning gloves g1
3) Applying sterile drapes g1 g1
4) Wearing a gown g1 g1
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 g1
2) Airborne transmission g1
3) Direct contact g1
4) Indirect contact g1
, 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 g1
2) Exogenous nosocomial g1
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)
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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
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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
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24, 63rd Edition
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By Maxine Papadakis, Stephen Mcphee
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Chapters 1 - 42g1 g1 g1
, 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. g1 g1 g1 g1 g1
2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds.
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3) washes hands only after leaving each room. g1 g1 g1 g1 g1 g1
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 g1 g1 g1 g1
2) Contact with contaminated equipment g1 g1 g1
3) Hands of healthcare workers g1 g1 g1
4) Exposure from family members g1 g1 g1
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 g1
2) Donning gloves g1
3) Applying sterile drapes g1 g1
4) Wearing a gown g1 g1
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 g1
2) Airborne transmission g1
3) Direct contact g1
4) Indirect contact g1
, 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 g1
2) Exogenous nosocomial g1
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 g1 g1 g1 g1 g1 g1 g1 g1 g1 g1
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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 g1
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
