TEST BANK For Current Medical Diagnosis And Treatment 2024, 63rd Edition By Maxine Papadakis, All Chapters 1 - 42, Verified Newest Version

TEST BANK FOR CURRENT MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS
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AND TREATMENT 2023/2024 62ND EDITION BY BY
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MAXINEPAPADAKIS
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Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
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nm 1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading
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nm 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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nm 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 nm nm nm nm



2) Contact with contaminated equipment
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3) Hands of healthcare workers nm nm nm



4) Exposure from family members nm nm nm



nm 3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining
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nm medicalasepsis?
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1) Washing hands nm




2) Donning gloves nm



3) Applying sterile drapes nm nm



4) Wearing a gown nm nm



nm 4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the
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disease isconsidered a:
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1) pathogen.
2) fomite.
3) vector.
4) carrier.
nm 5. A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Which precautions must
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nm the nurseinstitute when caring for this patient?
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1) Droplet transmission nm




2) Airborne transmission nm



3) Direct contact nm



4) Indirect contact nm

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



2) Exogenous nosocomial nm



3) Latent
4) Primary
nm 7.The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which
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nm action isnecessary 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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8.A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving
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nm antibiotics for 2 days. His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has returned
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nm to normal. Which stage ofinfection is the patient most likely experiencing?
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1) Incubation
2) Prodromal
3) Decline
4) Convalescence
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nm 9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower
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nm leg. Thesefindings are indicative of which secondary defense against infection?
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1) Phagocytosis
2) Complement cascade nm



3) Inflammation
4) Immunity
nm 10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing after
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nm receivingan antibiotic. Which antibody is primarily responsible for this patients
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nm response?
1) IgA
2) IgE
3) IgG
4) IgM
nm 11. What type of immunity is provided by intravenous (IV)
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nm administration ofimmunoglobulin G? nm nm nm



1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
3) Humoral
4) Active

, nm 12. A patient asks the nurse why there is no vaccine available for the common
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response
nm by the nurse is correct?
cold. Whichnm nm nm nm nm nm



1) The virus mutates too rapidly to develop a vaccine.
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2) Vaccines are developed only for very serious illnesses.
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3) Researchers are focusing efforts on an HIV vaccine. nm nm nm nm nm nm nm



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 likely requires:
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1) acetaminophen (Tylenol). nm



2) increased fluids. nm



3) bedrest.
4) tepid bath. nm



nm 14. Why is a lotion without petroleum preferred over a petroleum-based product
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nm as a skinprotectant? It:
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1) Prevents microorganisms from adhering to the skin.
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2) Facilitates the absorption of latex proteins through the skin.
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3) Decreases the risk of latex allergies. nm nm nm nm nm



4) Prevents the skin from drying and chaffing. nm nm nm nm nm nm



nm 15. For which range of time must a nurse wash her hands before working in the
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nm operatingroom? nm


1) 1 to 2 minutes
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2) 2 to 4 minutes
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3) 2 to 6 minutes
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4) 6 to 10 minutes
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nm 16. How should the nurse dispose of the breakfast tray of a patient who requires
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nm airborneisolation?
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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. nm



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. nm



Carry the tray to an isolation trash receptacle located in the dirty utility room and
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4) dispose of it there. nm nm nm


1 . How much liquid soap should the nurse use for effective hand washing? At least:
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1) 2 mL nm



2) 3 mL nm



3) 6 mL nm



4) 7 mL nm