, Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
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1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections am
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ong clients? The nurse:
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1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. j$ j$ j$ j$ j$
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 institutionalized
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patients?
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2) Contact with contaminated equipment j$ j$ j$
3) Hands of healthcare workers j$ j$ j$
4) Exposure from family members j$ j$ j$
3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining medical
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1) Washing hands j$
2) Donning gloves j$
3) Applying sterile drapes j$ j$
4) Wearing a gown j$ j$
4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the disease is
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considered a: j$
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) Droplet transmission j$
2) Airborne transmission j$
3) Direct contact j$
4) Indirect contact j$
, 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) Endogenous nosocomial j$
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3) Latent
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7.The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which action is
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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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Remaining 6 inches away from the sterile field during the procedure j$ j$ j$ j$ j$ j$ j$ j$ j$ j$
8.A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving antibiotics for 2
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days. His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has returned to normal. Which stage of
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infection is the patient most likely experiencing?
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1) Incubation
2) Prodromal
3) Decline
4) Convalescence
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9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower leg. These
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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 receiving
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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) administration of
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1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
, 3) Humoral
4) Active
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1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections am
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ong clients? The nurse:
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1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. j$ j$ j$ j$ j$
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 institutionalized
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patients?
1) Airborne microbes from other patients j$ j$ j$ j$
2) Contact with contaminated equipment j$ j$ j$
3) Hands of healthcare workers j$ j$ j$
4) Exposure from family members j$ j$ j$
3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining medical
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$ asepsis?
1) Washing hands j$
2) Donning gloves j$
3) Applying sterile drapes j$ j$
4) Wearing a gown j$ j$
4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the disease is
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considered a: j$
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) Droplet transmission j$
2) Airborne transmission j$
3) Direct contact j$
4) Indirect contact j$
, 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) Endogenous nosocomial j$
2) Exogenous nosocomial j$
3) Latent
4) Primary
7.The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which action is
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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 j$ j$ j$ j$ j$ j$ j$ j$ j$ j$
8.A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving antibiotics for 2
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days. His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has returned to normal. Which stage of
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infection is the patient most likely experiencing?
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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
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1) Phagocytosis
2) Complement cascade j$
3) Inflammation
4) Immunity
10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing after receiving
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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) administration of
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immunoglobulin G? j$
1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
, 3) Humoral
4) Active
