Nur 164- Exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
Which of the following is an example of the bodys defense
against infection?
A) racial characteristics
B) body shape and size
C) immune response
D) level of susceptibility
immune response
Anurse has seen several patients at acommunity health center.
Which of the patients would be most at risk for developing an
infection?
A) an older adult with several chronic illnesses
B) an infant who has just received first immunizations
C) an adolescent who had a basketball physical
D) a middle-aged adult with joint pain and stiffness
an older adult with several chronic illnesses
Apatient comes to the emergency department with major burns
over 40% of his body. Although all of the following are true,
which one would provide the rationale for a nursing diagnosis of
Risk for Infection?
A) Stress may adversely affect normal defense mechanisms.
B) White blood cells provide resistance to certain pathogens.
C) Intact skin and mucous membranes protect against microbial
invasion.
,D) Age, race, sex,and hereditary factors influence susceptibility
to infection.
Intact skin and mucous membranes protect against microbial
invasion.
Anurse is teaching adolescents howto prevent infections. What
statement by one of the adolescents indicates that more teaching
is needed?
A) I will wash my hands before and after going to the bathroom.
B) I dont wear a condom when I have sex, but I know my
partners.
C) I always eat fruits and vegetables,
and I sleep 8 hours a night.
D) When I have an infection, I rest and take my medications.
I dont wear a condom when I have sex, but I know my partners.
Mrs. Treem is on isolation because she acquired a methicillin-
resistant S. aureus (MRSA) infection after hospitalization for hip
replacement surgery. What name is given to this type of
infection?
A) nosocomial
B) viral
C) iatrogenic
D) antimicrobial
nosocomial
The following procedures have been ordered and implemented
for a hospitalized patient. Which procedure carries the greatest
risk for a nosocomial infection?
,A) enema
B) intramuscular injections
C) heat lamp
D) urinary catheterization
urinary catheterization
Anursing home recently has had asignificant number of
nosocomial infections. Which of the following measures might
be instituted to decrease this trend?
A) mandating antibiotics for all nursing home residents
B) having written infection-prevention practices for all
employees
C) requiring all employees to have monthly screenings for skin
flora
D) restricting visitors and community activities for residents
having written infection-prevention practices for all employees
What are the recommended cleansing agents for hand hygiene in
any setting when the risk of infection is high?
A) liquid or bar hand soap
B) cold water
C) hot water
D) antimicrobial products
antimicrobial products
Anurse has completed morning care for a patient. There is no
visible soiling on her hands. What type of technique is
recommended by the CDC for hand hygiene?
A) Do not wash hands, apply clean gloves.
, B) Wash hands with soap and water.
C) Clean hands with an alcohol-based hand rub.
D) Wash hands with soap and water, followwith handrub.
Clean hands with an alcohol-based hand rub.
Howlong should a healthcare worker scrub hands that are not
visibly soiled for effective hand hygiene?
A) 15 seconds
B) 30 seconds
C) 1 minute
D) 5 minutes
15 seconds
Which of the following statements is true of healthcare
personnel and good hand hygiene?
A) Hand hygiene is carefully followed.
B) Compliance is difficult to achieve.
C) Only nurses need to practice hand hygiene.
D) Wearing gloves reduces the need for hand hygiene.
Compliance is difficult to achieve.
A home health nurse is completing a health history for a patient.
What is one question that is important to ask to identify a latex
allergy for this patient?
A) Have you ever had an allergic reaction to shellfish or iodine?
B) Tell me what you use to wash your hands after toileting.
C) When you were a child, did you have frequent infections?
D) Have you had any unusual symptoms after blowing up
balloons?
Which of the following is an example of the bodys defense
against infection?
A) racial characteristics
B) body shape and size
C) immune response
D) level of susceptibility
immune response
Anurse has seen several patients at acommunity health center.
Which of the patients would be most at risk for developing an
infection?
A) an older adult with several chronic illnesses
B) an infant who has just received first immunizations
C) an adolescent who had a basketball physical
D) a middle-aged adult with joint pain and stiffness
an older adult with several chronic illnesses
Apatient comes to the emergency department with major burns
over 40% of his body. Although all of the following are true,
which one would provide the rationale for a nursing diagnosis of
Risk for Infection?
A) Stress may adversely affect normal defense mechanisms.
B) White blood cells provide resistance to certain pathogens.
C) Intact skin and mucous membranes protect against microbial
invasion.
,D) Age, race, sex,and hereditary factors influence susceptibility
to infection.
Intact skin and mucous membranes protect against microbial
invasion.
Anurse is teaching adolescents howto prevent infections. What
statement by one of the adolescents indicates that more teaching
is needed?
A) I will wash my hands before and after going to the bathroom.
B) I dont wear a condom when I have sex, but I know my
partners.
C) I always eat fruits and vegetables,
and I sleep 8 hours a night.
D) When I have an infection, I rest and take my medications.
I dont wear a condom when I have sex, but I know my partners.
Mrs. Treem is on isolation because she acquired a methicillin-
resistant S. aureus (MRSA) infection after hospitalization for hip
replacement surgery. What name is given to this type of
infection?
A) nosocomial
B) viral
C) iatrogenic
D) antimicrobial
nosocomial
The following procedures have been ordered and implemented
for a hospitalized patient. Which procedure carries the greatest
risk for a nosocomial infection?
,A) enema
B) intramuscular injections
C) heat lamp
D) urinary catheterization
urinary catheterization
Anursing home recently has had asignificant number of
nosocomial infections. Which of the following measures might
be instituted to decrease this trend?
A) mandating antibiotics for all nursing home residents
B) having written infection-prevention practices for all
employees
C) requiring all employees to have monthly screenings for skin
flora
D) restricting visitors and community activities for residents
having written infection-prevention practices for all employees
What are the recommended cleansing agents for hand hygiene in
any setting when the risk of infection is high?
A) liquid or bar hand soap
B) cold water
C) hot water
D) antimicrobial products
antimicrobial products
Anurse has completed morning care for a patient. There is no
visible soiling on her hands. What type of technique is
recommended by the CDC for hand hygiene?
A) Do not wash hands, apply clean gloves.
, B) Wash hands with soap and water.
C) Clean hands with an alcohol-based hand rub.
D) Wash hands with soap and water, followwith handrub.
Clean hands with an alcohol-based hand rub.
Howlong should a healthcare worker scrub hands that are not
visibly soiled for effective hand hygiene?
A) 15 seconds
B) 30 seconds
C) 1 minute
D) 5 minutes
15 seconds
Which of the following statements is true of healthcare
personnel and good hand hygiene?
A) Hand hygiene is carefully followed.
B) Compliance is difficult to achieve.
C) Only nurses need to practice hand hygiene.
D) Wearing gloves reduces the need for hand hygiene.
Compliance is difficult to achieve.
A home health nurse is completing a health history for a patient.
What is one question that is important to ask to identify a latex
allergy for this patient?
A) Have you ever had an allergic reaction to shellfish or iodine?
B) Tell me what you use to wash your hands after toileting.
C) When you were a child, did you have frequent infections?
D) Have you had any unusual symptoms after blowing up
balloons?
