NSG 3250(Adult Health 1).
Chapter 66: Management of
Patients with Infectious
Diseases 2026 Exam All
Answers and Illustrations
Given
A nurse is caring for a child who was admitted to the pediatric unit with
infectious diarrhea. The nurse should be alert to what assessment
finding as an indicator of dehydration?
,A. Labile BP
B. Weak pulse
C. Fever
D. Diaphoresis - ANSWER ✔✔B) Weak pulse
A nursing home resident has been diagnosed with Clostridium difficile.
What type of precautions should the nurse implement to prevent the
spread of this infectious disease to other residents?
A. Contact
B. Droplet
C. Airborne
D. Positive pressure isolation - ANSWER ✔✔A. contact
A client has a concentration of S. aureus located on the skin. The client
is not showing signs of increased temperature, redness, or pain at the
site. The nurse is aware that this is a sign of a microorganism at which of
the following stages?
A. Infection
, B. Colonization
C. Disease
D. Bacteremia - ANSWER ✔✔b. Colonization
An infectious outbreak of unknown origin has occurred in a long-term
care facility. The nurse who oversees care at the facility should report
the outbreak to what organization?
A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B. American Medical Association (AMA)
C. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
D. American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANSWER ✔✔A) Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The infectious control nurse is presenting a program on West Nile virus
for a local community group. To reduce the incidence of this disease, the
nurse should recommend what action?
A. Covering open wounds at all times
B. Vigilant handwashing in home and work settings
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Chapter 66: Management of
Patients with Infectious
Diseases 2026 Exam All
Answers and Illustrations
Given
A nurse is caring for a child who was admitted to the pediatric unit with
infectious diarrhea. The nurse should be alert to what assessment
finding as an indicator of dehydration?
,A. Labile BP
B. Weak pulse
C. Fever
D. Diaphoresis - ANSWER ✔✔B) Weak pulse
A nursing home resident has been diagnosed with Clostridium difficile.
What type of precautions should the nurse implement to prevent the
spread of this infectious disease to other residents?
A. Contact
B. Droplet
C. Airborne
D. Positive pressure isolation - ANSWER ✔✔A. contact
A client has a concentration of S. aureus located on the skin. The client
is not showing signs of increased temperature, redness, or pain at the
site. The nurse is aware that this is a sign of a microorganism at which of
the following stages?
A. Infection
, B. Colonization
C. Disease
D. Bacteremia - ANSWER ✔✔b. Colonization
An infectious outbreak of unknown origin has occurred in a long-term
care facility. The nurse who oversees care at the facility should report
the outbreak to what organization?
A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B. American Medical Association (AMA)
C. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
D. American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANSWER ✔✔A) Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The infectious control nurse is presenting a program on West Nile virus
for a local community group. To reduce the incidence of this disease, the
nurse should recommend what action?
A. Covering open wounds at all times
B. Vigilant handwashing in home and work settings
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