A spouse of a client with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) receives a tuberculin skin test. The nurse
reads the test and identifies an area of induration greater than 10 mm. What does this result
indicate to the nurse?
No further action is required.
Additional tests are necessary.
Repeating the skin test is indicated.
Results are positive, indicating infection.
Which age-related effects on the immune system are seen in the older client?
Increased autoantibodies
Increased expression of IL-2 receptors
Increased delayed hypersensitivity reaction
Increased primary and secondary antibody responses
Which type of immunity is acquired through the transfer of colostrum from the mother to the
child?
Natural active immunity
Artificial active immunity
Natural passive immunity
Artificial passive immunity
Which disorder does the image illustrate?
Angioedema
Oral candidiasis
Systemic sclerosis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
What should be used to clean needles and syringes between intravenous drug users (IDUs)?
, Bleach
Hot water
Ammonia
Rubbing alcohol
Which cells are affected in DiGeorge syndrome?
T-cells
B-cells
Monocytes
Polymorphonuclear cells
Which autoantigens are responsible for the development of Crohn’s disease?
Crypt epithelial cells
Thyroid cell surface
Basement membranes of the lungs
Basement membranes of the glomeruli
Which statement is true regarding Sjögren’s syndrome?
Sjögren’s syndrome increases lacrimation.
Sjögren’s syndrome increases body secretions.
Sjögren’s syndrome decreases the risk for infection.
Sjögren’s syndrome decreases the digestion of carbohydrates.
Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by the human papilloma virus?
Gonorrhea
Genital herpes
Chlamydia infection
Condylomata acuminata
Which type of hepatitis virus spreads through contaminated food and water?
Hepatitis A virus
Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis C virus
Hepatitis D virus
What is the causative organism for syphilis?
Treponema pallidum
Campylobacter jejuni
Trichomonas vaginalis
Chlamydia trachomatis
What is an example of a type I hypersensitivity reaction?
Anaphylaxis
, Serum sickness
Contact dermatitis
Blood transfusion reaction
Which organism causes smallpox?
Variola virus
Yersinia pestis
Bacillus anthracis
Clostridium botulinum
Which antimicrobial medication acts on susceptible pathogens by inhibiting nucleic acid
synthesis?
Penicillin
Actinomycin
Erythromycin
Cephalosporin
Which disease is caused by Escherichia coli?
Tetanus
Peritonitis
Diphtheria
Food poisoning
What is a manifestation of tertiary syphilis?
Chancre
Alopecia
Gummas
Condylomata lata
What is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection (STI)?
Syphilis
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Herpes simplex
What causes condylomata acuminate?
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Herpes simplex
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
, A school nurse is asked to develop a program for teachers about infection control, especially
focusing on hand washing technique. What is the most effective way for the nurse to evaluate
what the teachers have learned?
Observe the teachers lecture the children about hand hygiene.
Give an objective written final examination to the teachers.
Schedule a seminar for the teachers to share their knowledge.
Watch the teachers demonstrate infection control techniques.
Which skin infection is caused by bacteria?
Folliculitis
Candidiasis
Herpes zoster
Dermatophytosis
Which medication is beneficial for a client with pertussis?
Antibiotics
Antihistamines
Corticosteroids
Bronchodilators
Which organism causes malaria?
Vibrio
Sporozoa
Ringworm
Spirochetes
For which illness should airborne precautions be implemented?
Influenza
Chickenpox
Pneumonia
Respiratory syncytial virus
Which term describes the practice of placing clients with the same infection in a semi-private
room?
Isolating
Cohorting
Colonizing
Cross-referencing
Which sexually transmitted infection is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis?
Cervicitis
Gonorrhea
reads the test and identifies an area of induration greater than 10 mm. What does this result
indicate to the nurse?
No further action is required.
Additional tests are necessary.
Repeating the skin test is indicated.
Results are positive, indicating infection.
Which age-related effects on the immune system are seen in the older client?
Increased autoantibodies
Increased expression of IL-2 receptors
Increased delayed hypersensitivity reaction
Increased primary and secondary antibody responses
Which type of immunity is acquired through the transfer of colostrum from the mother to the
child?
Natural active immunity
Artificial active immunity
Natural passive immunity
Artificial passive immunity
Which disorder does the image illustrate?
Angioedema
Oral candidiasis
Systemic sclerosis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
What should be used to clean needles and syringes between intravenous drug users (IDUs)?
, Bleach
Hot water
Ammonia
Rubbing alcohol
Which cells are affected in DiGeorge syndrome?
T-cells
B-cells
Monocytes
Polymorphonuclear cells
Which autoantigens are responsible for the development of Crohn’s disease?
Crypt epithelial cells
Thyroid cell surface
Basement membranes of the lungs
Basement membranes of the glomeruli
Which statement is true regarding Sjögren’s syndrome?
Sjögren’s syndrome increases lacrimation.
Sjögren’s syndrome increases body secretions.
Sjögren’s syndrome decreases the risk for infection.
Sjögren’s syndrome decreases the digestion of carbohydrates.
Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by the human papilloma virus?
Gonorrhea
Genital herpes
Chlamydia infection
Condylomata acuminata
Which type of hepatitis virus spreads through contaminated food and water?
Hepatitis A virus
Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis C virus
Hepatitis D virus
What is the causative organism for syphilis?
Treponema pallidum
Campylobacter jejuni
Trichomonas vaginalis
Chlamydia trachomatis
What is an example of a type I hypersensitivity reaction?
Anaphylaxis
, Serum sickness
Contact dermatitis
Blood transfusion reaction
Which organism causes smallpox?
Variola virus
Yersinia pestis
Bacillus anthracis
Clostridium botulinum
Which antimicrobial medication acts on susceptible pathogens by inhibiting nucleic acid
synthesis?
Penicillin
Actinomycin
Erythromycin
Cephalosporin
Which disease is caused by Escherichia coli?
Tetanus
Peritonitis
Diphtheria
Food poisoning
What is a manifestation of tertiary syphilis?
Chancre
Alopecia
Gummas
Condylomata lata
What is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection (STI)?
Syphilis
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Herpes simplex
What causes condylomata acuminate?
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Herpes simplex
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
, A school nurse is asked to develop a program for teachers about infection control, especially
focusing on hand washing technique. What is the most effective way for the nurse to evaluate
what the teachers have learned?
Observe the teachers lecture the children about hand hygiene.
Give an objective written final examination to the teachers.
Schedule a seminar for the teachers to share their knowledge.
Watch the teachers demonstrate infection control techniques.
Which skin infection is caused by bacteria?
Folliculitis
Candidiasis
Herpes zoster
Dermatophytosis
Which medication is beneficial for a client with pertussis?
Antibiotics
Antihistamines
Corticosteroids
Bronchodilators
Which organism causes malaria?
Vibrio
Sporozoa
Ringworm
Spirochetes
For which illness should airborne precautions be implemented?
Influenza
Chickenpox
Pneumonia
Respiratory syncytial virus
Which term describes the practice of placing clients with the same infection in a semi-private
room?
Isolating
Cohorting
Colonizing
Cross-referencing
Which sexually transmitted infection is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis?
Cervicitis
Gonorrhea
