Test Bank For Current Medical Diagnosis And
Treatment 2025 62nd Edition By By Maxine
Papadakis.
,Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
1. Which Of The Following Behaviors Indicates The Highest Potential For Spreading Infections
among clients? The nurse:
1) Disinfects Dirty Hands With Antibacterial Soap.
2) Allows Alcohol-Based Rub To Dry For 10 Seconds.
3) Washes Hands Only After Leaving Each Room.
4) Uses Cold Water For Medical Asepsis.
2. What Is The Most Frequent Cause Of The Spread Of Infection Among Institutionalized
patients?
1) Airborne Microbes From Other Patients
2) Contact With Contaminated Equipment
3) Hands Of Healthcare Workers
4) Exposure From Family Members
3. Which Of The Following Nursing Activities Is Of Highest Priority For Maintaining Medical
asepsis?
1) Washing Hands
2) Donning Gloves
3) Applying Sterile Drapes
4) Wearing A Gown
4. A Patient Infected With A Virus But Who Does Not Have Any Outward Sign Of The Disease
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) Droplet Transmission
2) Airborne Transmission
3) Direct Contact
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) Endogenous Nosocomial
2) Exogenous Nosocomial
3) Latent
4) Primary
7.The Nurse Assists A Surgeon With Central Venous Catheter Insertion. Which Action Is
Necessary To Help Maintain Sterile Technique?
1) Closing The Patients Door To Limit Room Traffic While Preparing The Sterile Field
2) Using Clean Procedure Gloves To Handle Sterile Equipment
3) Placing The Nonsterile Syringes Containing Flush Solution On The Sterile Field
4) Remaining 6 Inches Away From The Sterile Field During The Procedure
____8.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
5) 8.
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) Complement Cascade
, 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 immunity is provided by intravenous (IV) administration of
immunoglobulin G?
1) Cell-Mediated
2) Passive
3) Humoral
4) Active
Treatment 2025 62nd Edition By By Maxine
Papadakis.
,Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
1. Which Of The Following Behaviors Indicates The Highest Potential For Spreading Infections
among clients? The nurse:
1) Disinfects Dirty Hands With Antibacterial Soap.
2) Allows Alcohol-Based Rub To Dry For 10 Seconds.
3) Washes Hands Only After Leaving Each Room.
4) Uses Cold Water For Medical Asepsis.
2. What Is The Most Frequent Cause Of The Spread Of Infection Among Institutionalized
patients?
1) Airborne Microbes From Other Patients
2) Contact With Contaminated Equipment
3) Hands Of Healthcare Workers
4) Exposure From Family Members
3. Which Of The Following Nursing Activities Is Of Highest Priority For Maintaining Medical
asepsis?
1) Washing Hands
2) Donning Gloves
3) Applying Sterile Drapes
4) Wearing A Gown
4. A Patient Infected With A Virus But Who Does Not Have Any Outward Sign Of The Disease
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) Droplet Transmission
2) Airborne Transmission
3) Direct Contact
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) Endogenous Nosocomial
2) Exogenous Nosocomial
3) Latent
4) Primary
7.The Nurse Assists A Surgeon With Central Venous Catheter Insertion. Which Action Is
Necessary To Help Maintain Sterile Technique?
1) Closing The Patients Door To Limit Room Traffic While Preparing The Sterile Field
2) Using Clean Procedure Gloves To Handle Sterile Equipment
3) Placing The Nonsterile Syringes Containing Flush Solution On The Sterile Field
4) Remaining 6 Inches Away From The Sterile Field During The Procedure
____8.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
5) 8.
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) Complement Cascade
, 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 immunity is provided by intravenous (IV) administration of
immunoglobulin G?
1) Cell-Mediated
2) Passive
3) Humoral
4) Active
