PRN 1032 CCC1: Chapt. 16 & 17 Pretest -
Questions With Complete Solutions
An identified link in the chain of infection is a Correct Answer -
portal of entry
The body's first line of defense against infection is/are the Correct
Answer - skin
Basic barrier precautions include which of the following Correct
Answer - gloves
Bacteria that require oxygen for metabolic processes are classified
as Correct Answer - aerobic
Microorganisms that do not harm their host is known as Correct
Answer - normal flora
The chain of infection associated with vector transmission is known
as Correct Answer - mode of trasfer
Microorganism that cause infection and disease are called Correct
Answer - pathogens
Pathogen does cause an immune response Correct Answer -
prions
In a normal response to an infection ,the white blood cell count will
Correct Answer - increase
For sterilization of supplies in home the best method is Correct
Answer - boiling water
, The incubation period is the Correct Answer - time from
invasion of the body micoorganism to onset of symptons
Treatment for a patient with an infection includes Correct Answer
- specific immune therapy, such as gamma globulin, antitoxins,
vaccines, or antibiotics
infections spread most easily to others from body secretions found
on or in Correct Answer - nasal secretions, coughing,and
contaminated blood
To provide physiologic support to a patient with an infection, the
nurse should Correct Answer - encourage a liberal intake of
fluids and apply cool sponges to reduce fever
The nurse may help in identifying the cause of an infection by
Correct Answer - collecting specimens for laboratory tests as
ordered
What is a health care associated infection Correct Answer - an
infection transmitted to a person while receiving health care
services in hospital
A common means of preventing the spread of infections in the
hospital and home is Correct Answer - handwashing, use
disposable gloves an equipment, and proper disposal of
contaminated items
What precaution should nurses take to prevant airborn infection
Correct Answer - nurses should wear masks and change them
often, as a moist mask is ineffective
Questions With Complete Solutions
An identified link in the chain of infection is a Correct Answer -
portal of entry
The body's first line of defense against infection is/are the Correct
Answer - skin
Basic barrier precautions include which of the following Correct
Answer - gloves
Bacteria that require oxygen for metabolic processes are classified
as Correct Answer - aerobic
Microorganisms that do not harm their host is known as Correct
Answer - normal flora
The chain of infection associated with vector transmission is known
as Correct Answer - mode of trasfer
Microorganism that cause infection and disease are called Correct
Answer - pathogens
Pathogen does cause an immune response Correct Answer -
prions
In a normal response to an infection ,the white blood cell count will
Correct Answer - increase
For sterilization of supplies in home the best method is Correct
Answer - boiling water
, The incubation period is the Correct Answer - time from
invasion of the body micoorganism to onset of symptons
Treatment for a patient with an infection includes Correct Answer
- specific immune therapy, such as gamma globulin, antitoxins,
vaccines, or antibiotics
infections spread most easily to others from body secretions found
on or in Correct Answer - nasal secretions, coughing,and
contaminated blood
To provide physiologic support to a patient with an infection, the
nurse should Correct Answer - encourage a liberal intake of
fluids and apply cool sponges to reduce fever
The nurse may help in identifying the cause of an infection by
Correct Answer - collecting specimens for laboratory tests as
ordered
What is a health care associated infection Correct Answer - an
infection transmitted to a person while receiving health care
services in hospital
A common means of preventing the spread of infections in the
hospital and home is Correct Answer - handwashing, use
disposable gloves an equipment, and proper disposal of
contaminated items
What precaution should nurses take to prevant airborn infection
Correct Answer - nurses should wear masks and change them
often, as a moist mask is ineffective
