Test Bank For Current Medical Diagnosis And Treatment 2026, 65th Edition By Maxine Papadakis| 9781266135545| All Chapters 1 - 42|LATEST

, Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
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1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading
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mm infections among clients? The nurse:
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1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap.
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2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds.
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3) washes hands only after leaving each room.
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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
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2) Contact with contaminated equipment
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3) Hands of healthcare workers
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4) Exposure from family members mm mm mm



3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for
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mm maintaining medical asepsis?
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1) Washing hands mm




2) Donning gloves mm



3) Applying sterile drapes mm mm



4) Wearing a gown mm mm



4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of
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the disease 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
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mm the nurse institute when caring for this patient?
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1) Droplet transmission mm




2) Airborne transmission mm



3) Direct contact mm



4) Indirect contact mm

, 6. A patient becomes infected with oral candidiasis (thrush) while receiving
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intravenous antibiotics to treat a systemic infection. Which type of infection has
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the patient developed?
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1) Endogenous nosocomial mm



2) Exogenous nosocomial mm



3)
Latent
4)
Primary
7.The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which
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action 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
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m m 8.A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving
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mm antibiotics for 2 days. His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has
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mm returned to normal. Which stage of infection is the patient most likely
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mm experiencing?
1) Incubation
2) Prodromal
3) Decline
4) Convalescence
5) 8.
9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower
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leg. These 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
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mm receiving an antibiotic. Which antibody is primarily responsible for this patients
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mm response?
1) IgA
2) IgE
3) IgG
4) IgM
11. What type of immunity is provided by intravenous (IV)
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mm administration of immunoglobulin G? mm mm mm



1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
3) Humoral

, 4) Active