GNUR 238 EXAM 1 QUESTION WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025
, asepsis - ANSWERabsence of pathogenic microorganisms
medical asepsis - ANSWERpractices designed to reduce the number and transfer of
pathogens; synonym for clean technique
surgical asepsis - ANSWERtechniques used to destroy all pathogenic organisms, also
called sterile technique
localized infections - ANSWERinfection that affects only one body part or organ
systemic infection - ANSWERstart as local infection then spreads to the bloodstream
nursing process (AAPIE) - ANSWER-Assessment
-Analysis
-Planning
-Implementation
-Evaluation
primary data - ANSWERdata collected during patient interview
lab data for infection - ANSWER-elevated WBC
-elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate
-urine and blood cultures
standard precautions - ANSWERpractices of infection control that applies in all health
care settings
protective isolation - ANSWERmeasures taken to keep pathogens from coming into
contact with an immunocompromised or otherwise susceptible patient
healthcare associated infections - ANSWERan infection acquired in a health care facility
types of healthcare associated infections - ANSWER-resistant organisms (to antibiotics)
-blood-borne pathogens
-respiratory tract infections (ex: ventilator associated pneumonia)
-urinary tract infection
contact precautions - ANSWER-private room
-gloves
-gown
-Ex: C diff
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025
, asepsis - ANSWERabsence of pathogenic microorganisms
medical asepsis - ANSWERpractices designed to reduce the number and transfer of
pathogens; synonym for clean technique
surgical asepsis - ANSWERtechniques used to destroy all pathogenic organisms, also
called sterile technique
localized infections - ANSWERinfection that affects only one body part or organ
systemic infection - ANSWERstart as local infection then spreads to the bloodstream
nursing process (AAPIE) - ANSWER-Assessment
-Analysis
-Planning
-Implementation
-Evaluation
primary data - ANSWERdata collected during patient interview
lab data for infection - ANSWER-elevated WBC
-elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate
-urine and blood cultures
standard precautions - ANSWERpractices of infection control that applies in all health
care settings
protective isolation - ANSWERmeasures taken to keep pathogens from coming into
contact with an immunocompromised or otherwise susceptible patient
healthcare associated infections - ANSWERan infection acquired in a health care facility
types of healthcare associated infections - ANSWER-resistant organisms (to antibiotics)
-blood-borne pathogens
-respiratory tract infections (ex: ventilator associated pneumonia)
-urinary tract infection
contact precautions - ANSWER-private room
-gloves
-gown
-Ex: C diff
