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PAPADAKIS
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, Test bank-CURRENT Medical Diagnosis nk nk nk
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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
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1) disinfects dirty hands withantibacterial soap. nk nk nk nk nk
2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
3) washes hands only after leaving each room. nk nk nk nk nk nk
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 nk nk nk nk
2) Contact withcontaminated equipment nk nk nk
3) Hands of healthcare workers nk nk nk
4) Exposure from familymembers nk nk nk
3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining medical
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1) Washing hands nk
2) Donning gloves nk
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4) Wearing a gown nk nk
4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the disease is
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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 nurse
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nkinstitute when caring for this patient?
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1) Droplet transmission nk
2) Airborne transmission nk
3) Direct contact nk
4) Indirect contact nk
, 6. A patient becomes infected with oral candidiasis (thrush) while receiving intravenous
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nkantibiotics to treat a systemic infection. Which type of infection has the patient developed?
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1) Endogenous nosocomial nk
2) Exogenous nosocomial nk
3)Latent
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7.The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which action is
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nknecessary to help maintain sterile technique?
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1) Closing the patients door to limit room traffic while preparing the sterile field nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
2) Using clean procedure gloves to handle sterile equipment nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
3) Placingthe nonsterile syringes containing flush solution on the sterile field nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
4) Remaining 6 inches away from the sterile field during the procedure nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
n 8.A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving antibiotics for 2
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nkdays. His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has returned to normal. Which stage of
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nkinfection 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. These
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1) Phagocytosis
2) Complement cascade nk
3) Inflammation
4) Immunity
10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing after receiving
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nkan 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 of
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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
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nkresponse 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 onlyfor very serious illnesses. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
3) Researchers are focusing efforts onan HIV vaccine. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
4) The virus for the common cold has not been identified.
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1 . A patient who has a temperature of 101F (38.3C) most likelyrequires:
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1) acetaminophen(Tylenol). nk
2) increased fluids. nk
3) bedrest.
4) tepid bath. nk
14. Why is a lotion without petroleum preferred over a petroleum-based product as a skin
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1) Prevents microorganisms from adhering tothe skin. nk nk nk nk nk nk
2) Facilitates the absorption of latex proteins through the skin. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
3) Decreases the risk of latex allergies. nk nk nk nk nk
4) Prevents the skin from drying and chaffing. nk nk nk nk nk nk
15. For which range of time must a nurse wash her hands before working in the operating
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1) 1 to 2 minutes nk nk nk
2) 2 to 4 minutes nk nk nk
3) 2 to 6 minutes nk nk nk
4) 6 to 10 minutes nk nk nk
16. How should the nurse dispose of the breakfast tray of a patient who requires airborne
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1) Place the tray in a specially marked trash can inside the patients room.
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Place the tray in a special isolation bag held by a second healthcare worker at the
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2) patients door. nk
Return the tray with a note to dietary services so it can be cleaned and reused for the
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3) next meal. nk
Carry the tray to an isolation trash receptacle located in the dirty utility room and
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4) dispose of it there. nk nk nk
1 . How much liquid soap should the nurse use for effective hand washing? At least:
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1) 2 mL nk
2) 3 mL nk
3) 6 mL nk
4) 7 mL nk
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nk TREATMENT 2023/2024 62ND EDITION BY BY MAXINE
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PAPADAKIS
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, Test bank-CURRENT Medical Diagnosis nk nk nk
andTreatment-latest2023/2024 nk n
k n
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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
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nkamong clients? The nurse:
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1) disinfects dirty hands withantibacterial soap. nk nk nk nk nk
2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
3) washes hands only after leaving each room. nk nk nk nk nk nk
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 nk nk nk nk
2) Contact withcontaminated equipment nk nk nk
3) Hands of healthcare workers nk nk nk
4) Exposure from familymembers nk nk nk
3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining medical
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nkasepsis?
1) Washing hands nk
2) Donning gloves nk
3) Applying sterile drapes nk nk
4) Wearing a gown nk nk
4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the disease is
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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 nurse
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nkinstitute when caring for this patient?
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1) Droplet transmission nk
2) Airborne transmission nk
3) Direct contact nk
4) Indirect contact nk
, 6. A patient becomes infected with oral candidiasis (thrush) while receiving intravenous
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nkantibiotics to treat a systemic infection. Which type of infection has the patient developed?
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1) Endogenous nosocomial nk
2) Exogenous nosocomial nk
3)Latent
4)Primary
7.The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which action is
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nknecessary to help maintain sterile technique?
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1) Closing the patients door to limit room traffic while preparing the sterile field nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
2) Using clean procedure gloves to handle sterile equipment nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
3) Placingthe nonsterile syringes containing flush solution on the sterile field nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
4) Remaining 6 inches away from the sterile field during the procedure nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
n 8.A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving antibiotics for 2
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nkdays. His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has returned to normal. Which stage of
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nkinfection 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. These
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nkfindings are indicative of which secondary defense against infection?
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1) Phagocytosis
2) Complement cascade nk
3) Inflammation
4) Immunity
10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing after receiving
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nkan 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 of
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nkimmunoglobulin G? nk
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
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nkresponse 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 onlyfor very serious illnesses. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
3) Researchers are focusing efforts onan HIV vaccine. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
4) The virus for the common cold has not been identified.
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1 . A patient who has a temperature of 101F (38.3C) most likelyrequires:
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1) acetaminophen(Tylenol). nk
2) increased fluids. nk
3) bedrest.
4) tepid bath. nk
14. Why is a lotion without petroleum preferred over a petroleum-based product as a skin
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nkprotectant? It: nk
1) Prevents microorganisms from adhering tothe skin. nk nk nk nk nk nk
2) Facilitates the absorption of latex proteins through the skin. nk nk nk nk nk nk nk nk
3) Decreases the risk of latex allergies. nk nk nk nk nk
4) Prevents the skin from drying and chaffing. nk nk nk nk nk nk
15. For which range of time must a nurse wash her hands before working in the operating
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nkroom?
1) 1 to 2 minutes nk nk nk
2) 2 to 4 minutes nk nk nk
3) 2 to 6 minutes nk nk nk
4) 6 to 10 minutes nk nk nk
16. How should the nurse dispose of the breakfast tray of a patient who requires airborne
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nkisolation?
1) Place the tray in a specially marked trash can inside the patients room.
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Place the tray in a special isolation bag held by a second healthcare worker at the
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2) patients door. nk
Return the tray with a note to dietary services so it can be cleaned and reused for the
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3) next meal. nk
Carry the tray to an isolation trash receptacle located in the dirty utility room and
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4) dispose of it there. nk nk nk
1 . How much liquid soap should the nurse use for effective hand washing? At least:
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1) 2 mL nk
2) 3 mL nk
3) 6 mL nk
4) 7 mL nk
