2023 Questions and Answers
Range of Motion (ROM) - ANSWERS-the movement of a joint to the extent possible without
causing pain (exercise, stretching)
passive range of motion - ANSWERS-nurse moves patient
active range of motion - ANSWERS-patient does it themselves
MERSA - ANSWERS-Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium responsible for
several difficult-to-treat infections in humans.
chain of infection - ANSWERS-infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission,
portal of entry, susceptible host
Order of donning PPE - ANSWERS-1. gown
2. mask
3. goggles (depending)
4. gloves
order of doffing PPE - ANSWERS-1. gloves
2. goggles (depends)
3. gown
4. mask
, Standard PPE - ANSWERS-gloves, face shield, gown, mask, booties
systemic infection - ANSWERS-infection spreads to several sites and tissue fluids usually in the
bloodstream
Primary defenses against infection - ANSWERS-Skin, mucous membranes, gastrointestinal
system
Secondary defenses against infection - ANSWERS-Inflammatory process
Elevated temperature
Complement cascade
Tertiary defenses against infection - ANSWERS-B and T cells
lymphocytes found in lymph tissue and circulating in the blood
signal phagocytes to destroy invaders
have major role in antigen-antibody response
multi-drug resistant organisms - ANSWERS-resistant to one or more classes of antibiotics
airborne transmission - ANSWERS-spreading of microorganisms that are less than 5 mcm when
an infected host coughs, sneezes, or talks, or when the organism becomes attached to dust
particles
Susceptible host (chain of infection) - ANSWERS-A person or animal that lacks the ability to
resist infection by an infectious agent.