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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
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1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. bk bk bk bk bk
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
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1) Airborne microbes from other patients bk bk bk bk
2) Contact with contaminated equipment bk bk bk
3) Hands of healthcare workers
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4) Exposure from family members bk bk bk
3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining
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1) Washing hands bk
2) Donning gloves bk
3) Applying sterile drapes bk bk
4) Wearing a gown bk bk
4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the
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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 the
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bk nurse institute when caring for this patient?
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1) Droplet transmission bk
2) Airborne transmission bk
3) Direct contact bk
4) Indirect contact bk
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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 the
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patient developed?
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1) Endogenous nosocomial bk
2) Exogenous nosocomial bk
3) Latent
4) Primary
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1) Incubation
2) Prodromal
3) Decline
4) Convalescence
8. The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which
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bk 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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9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower leg.
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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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1) IgA
2) IgE
3) IgG
4) IgM
11. What type of immunity is provided by intravenous (IV)
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administration of immunoglobulin G?
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1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
3) Humoral
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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
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1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. bk bk bk bk bk
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
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bk institutionalized patients? bk
1) Airborne microbes from other patients bk bk bk bk
2) Contact with contaminated equipment bk bk bk
3) Hands of healthcare workers
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4) Exposure from family members bk bk bk
3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining
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bk medical asepsis? bk
1) Washing hands bk
2) Donning gloves bk
3) Applying sterile drapes bk bk
4) Wearing a gown bk bk
4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the
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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 the
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bk nurse institute when caring for this patient?
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1) Droplet transmission bk
2) Airborne transmission bk
3) Direct contact bk
4) Indirect contact bk
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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 the
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patient developed?
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1) Endogenous nosocomial bk
2) Exogenous nosocomial bk
3) Latent
4) Primary
b k 7. A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving
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bk antibiotics for 2 days. His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has returned to
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bk normal. Which stage of infection is the patient most likely experiencing?
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1) Incubation
2) Prodromal
3) Decline
4) Convalescence
8. The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which
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bk 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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9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower leg.
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bk These findings are indicative of which secondary defense against infection?
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1) Phagocytosis
2) Complement cascade bk
3) Inflammation
4) Immunity
10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing after
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bk receiving 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)
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administration of immunoglobulin G?
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1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
3) Humoral
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