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, Chapter1. DiseasePrevention &HealthPromotion
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1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections
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among clients? The nurse:
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1) disinfects dirtyhands withantibacterial soap. , , , , ,
2) allows alcohol-based rub todryfor 10 seconds. , , , , , , ,
3) washes hands onlyafter leavingeach room. , , , , , ,
4) usescold water formedical asepsis. , , , , ,
2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized
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patients?
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1) Airbornemicrobes from otherpatients , , , ,
2) Contactwithcontaminated equipment , , ,
3) Hands ofhealthcareworkers , , ,
4) Exposurefrom familymembers , , ,
3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priorityfor maintaining medical
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asepsis?
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1) Washinghands ,
2) Donning gloves ,
3) Applyingsteriledrapes , ,
4) Wearing agown , ,
4.Apatient infected with a virus butwhodoes not have anyoutward sign ofthedisease is
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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 nurse
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institute when caring for this patient?
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1) Droplettransmission ,
2) Airbornetransmission ,
3) Directcontact ,
4) Indirectcontact ,
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6. A patient becomes infected with oral candidiasis (thrush) while receiving intravenous
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antibiotics to treat a systemic infection. Which type of infection has the patient developed?
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1) Endogenousnosocomial ,
2) Exogenousnosocomial ,
3) Latent
4) Primary
,7. A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving antibiotics for 2 days.
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His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has returned to normal. Which stage of infection is
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the patient most likely experiencing?
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1) Incubation
2) Prodromal
3)
Decline
4)
Convalescence
8.Thenurseassists asurgeonwithcentralvenous catheter insertion.Which action is
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necessary to help maintain sterile technique?
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1) Closing thepatients door to limitroomtraffic while preparingthesterile field , , , , , , , , , , , ,
2) Usingcleanprocedure gloves tohandle sterile equipment , , , , , , ,
3) Placingthe nonsterile syringes containing flushsolution on thesterile field , , , , , , , , , ,
4) Remaining6 inches away fromthesterile field duringthe procedure , , , , , , , , , ,
9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower leg. These
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findings are indicative of which secondary defense against infection?
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1) Phagocytosis
2) Complementcascade ,
3) Inflammation
4) Immunity
10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing after receiving an
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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 immunityis provided byintravenous (IV) administration of
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immunoglobulin G?
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1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
3) Humoral
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4) Active
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,
, Chapter1. DiseasePrevention &HealthPromotion
, , , , , ,
1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections
, , , , , , , , , , , ,
among clients? The nurse:
, , , ,
1) disinfects dirtyhands withantibacterial soap. , , , , ,
2) allows alcohol-based rub todryfor 10 seconds. , , , , , , ,
3) washes hands onlyafter leavingeach room. , , , , , ,
4) usescold water formedical asepsis. , , , , ,
2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized
, , , , , , , , , , , , ,
patients?
,
1) Airbornemicrobes from otherpatients , , , ,
2) Contactwithcontaminated equipment , , ,
3) Hands ofhealthcareworkers , , ,
4) Exposurefrom familymembers , , ,
3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priorityfor maintaining medical
, , , , , , , , , , , , ,
asepsis?
,
1) Washinghands ,
2) Donning gloves ,
3) Applyingsteriledrapes , ,
4) Wearing agown , ,
4.Apatient infected with a virus butwhodoes not have anyoutward sign ofthedisease is
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
considered a:
, ,
1) pathogen.
2) fomite.
3) vector.
4) carrier.
5. A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Which precautions must the nurse
, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
institute when caring for this patient?
, , , , , ,
1) Droplettransmission ,
2) Airbornetransmission ,
3) Directcontact ,
4) Indirectcontact ,
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, , , , , , , , , ,
6. A patient becomes infected with oral candidiasis (thrush) while receiving intravenous
, , , , , , , , , , ,
antibiotics to treat a systemic infection. Which type of infection has the patient developed?
, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
1) Endogenousnosocomial ,
2) Exogenousnosocomial ,
3) Latent
4) Primary
,7. A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving antibiotics for 2 days.
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has returned to normal. Which stage of infection is
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
the patient most likely experiencing?
, , , , ,
1) Incubation
2) Prodromal
3)
Decline
4)
Convalescence
8.Thenurseassists asurgeonwithcentralvenous catheter insertion.Which action is
, , , , , , , , , , , , ,
necessary to help maintain sterile technique?
, , , , , ,
1) Closing thepatients door to limitroomtraffic while preparingthesterile field , , , , , , , , , , , ,
2) Usingcleanprocedure gloves tohandle sterile equipment , , , , , , ,
3) Placingthe nonsterile syringes containing flushsolution on thesterile field , , , , , , , , , ,
4) Remaining6 inches away fromthesterile field duringthe procedure , , , , , , , , , ,
9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower leg. These
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
findings are indicative of which secondary defense against infection?
, , , , , , , , ,
1) Phagocytosis
2) Complementcascade ,
3) Inflammation
4) Immunity
10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing after receiving an
, , , , , , , , , , , , ,
antibiotic. Which antibody is primarily responsible for this patients response?
, , , , , , , , , ,
1) IgA
2) IgE
3)
IgG
4)
IgM
11. What type of immunityis provided byintravenous (IV) administration of
, , , , , , , , , , ,
immunoglobulin G?
, ,
1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
3) Humoral
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, , , , , , , , , ,
4) Active
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