NUR 2115 / NUR 211 Exam 3 Fundamentals of Nursing

NUR 2115 / NUR 211 Exam 3 Fundamentals of Nursing 1. Which element in the circular chain of infection can be eliminated by preserving skin integrity? A. Host B. Reservoir C. Mode of transmission D. Portal of entry D. In the circular chain of infection, pathogens must be able to leave their reservoir and be transmitted to a susceptible host through a portal of entry, such as broken skin. 2. Which of the following will probably result in a break in sterile technique for respiratory isolation? A. Opening the patient’s window to the outside environment B. Turning on the patient’s room ventilator C. Opening the door of the patient’s room leading into the hospital corridor D. Failing to wear gloves when administering a bed bath C. Respiratory isolation, like strict isolation, requires that the door to the door patient’s room remain closed. However, the patient’s room should be well ventilated, so opening the window or turning on the ventricular is desirable. The nurse does not need to wear gloves for respiratory isolation, but good hand washing is important for all types of isolation. 3. Which of the following patients is at greater risk for contracting an infection? A. A patient with leukopenia B. A patient receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics C. A postoperative patient who has undergone orthopedic surgery D. A newly diagnosed diabetic patient A. Leukopenia is a decreased number of leukocytes (white blood cells), which are important in resisting infection. None of the other situations would put the patient at risk for contracting an infection; taking broad-spectrum antibiotics might actually reduce the infection risk. 4. Effective hand washing requires the use of: A. Soap or detergent to promote emulsification B. Hot water to destroy bacteria