TEST BANK FOR CURRENT MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS
AND TREATMENT 2023/2024 62ND EDITION BY
BY MAXINEPAPADAKIS
Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
, 1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading
infections among clients? The nurse:
• disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap.
• allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds.
• washes hands only after leaving each room.
• uses cold water for medical asepsis.
2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized
patients?
• Airborne microbes from other patients
• Contact with contaminated equipment
• Hands of healthcare workers
• Exposure from family members
3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for
maintaining medicalasepsis?
• Washing hands
• Donning gloves
• Applying sterile drapes
• Wearing a gown
4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of
the disease isconsidered a:
• pathogen.
• fomite.
• vector.
• carrier.
5. A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Which precautions
must the nurseinstitute when caring for this patient?
• Droplet transmission
• Airborne transmission
• Direct contact
• Indirect contact
antibiotics to treat a systemic infection. Which type of infection has the patient developed?
• Endogenous nosocomial
• Exogenous nosocomial
• Latent
• Primary
7.The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion.
Which action isnecessary to help maintain sterile technique?
• Closing the patients door to limit room traffic while preparing the sterile field
• Using clean procedure gloves to handle sterile equipment
, • Placing the nonsterile syringes containing flush solution on the sterile field
• Remaining 6 inches away from the sterile field during the procedure
8.A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving
antibiotics for 2 days. His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has
returned to normal. Which stage ofinfection is the patient most likely experiencing?
• Incubation
• Prodromal
• Decline
• Convalescence
5) 8.
9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower
leg. Thesefindings are indicative of which secondary defense against infection?
• Phagocytosis
• Complement cascade
• Inflammation
• Immunity
10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing
after receivingan antibiotic. Which antibody is primarily responsible for this patients
response?
• IgA
• IgE
• IgG
• IgM
11. What type of immunity is provided by intravenous (IV)
administration ofimmunoglobulin G?
• Cell-mediated
• Passive
• Humoral
• Active
response by the nurse is correct?
• The virus mutates too rapidly to develop a vaccine.
• Vaccines are developed only for very serious illnesses.
• Researchers are focusing efforts on an HIV vaccine.
• The virus for the common cold has not been identified.
1 . A patient who has a temperature of 101F (38.3C) most likely requires:
• acetaminophen (Tylenol).
• increased fluids.
• bedrest.
• tepid bath.
14. Why is a lotion without petroleum preferred over a petroleum-based
product as a skinprotectant? It:
, • Prevents microorganisms from adhering to the skin.
• Facilitates the absorption of latex proteins through the skin.
• Decreases the risk of latex allergies.
• Prevents the skin from drying and chaffing.
15. For which range of time must a nurse wash her hands before working in
the operatingroom?
• 1 to 2 minutes
• 2 to 4 minutes
• 2 to 6 minutes
• 6 to 10 minutes
16. How should the nurse dispose of the breakfast tray of a patient who
requires airborneisolation?
• Place the tray in a specially marked trash can inside the patients room.
Place the tray in a special isolation bag held by a second healthcare worker at the
• patients door.
Return the tray with a note to dietary services so it can be cleaned and reused for the
• next meal.
Carry the tray to an isolation trash receptacle located in the dirty utility room and
• dispose of it there.
1 . How much liquid soap should the nurse use for effective hand washing? At least:
• 2 mL
• 3 mL
• 6 mL
• 7 mL
over all surfaces of the hands?
• When fingers feel sticky
• After 5 to 10 seconds
• When leaving the clients room
• Once fingers and hands feel dry
19. A patient is admitted to the hospital for chemotherapy and has a low white
blood cellcount. Which precaution should the staff take with this patient?
• Contact
• Protective
• Droplet
• Airborne
20. While donning sterile gloves, the nurse notices the edges of the glove
package are slightly yellow. The yellow area is over 1 inch away from the gloves
and only appears to be on the outside of the glove package. What is the best action
for the nurse to take at this point?
• Continue using the gloves inside the package because the package is intact.
AND TREATMENT 2023/2024 62ND EDITION BY
BY MAXINEPAPADAKIS
Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
, 1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading
infections among clients? The nurse:
• disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap.
• allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds.
• washes hands only after leaving each room.
• uses cold water for medical asepsis.
2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized
patients?
• Airborne microbes from other patients
• Contact with contaminated equipment
• Hands of healthcare workers
• Exposure from family members
3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for
maintaining medicalasepsis?
• Washing hands
• Donning gloves
• Applying sterile drapes
• Wearing a gown
4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of
the disease isconsidered a:
• pathogen.
• fomite.
• vector.
• carrier.
5. A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Which precautions
must the nurseinstitute when caring for this patient?
• Droplet transmission
• Airborne transmission
• Direct contact
• Indirect contact
antibiotics to treat a systemic infection. Which type of infection has the patient developed?
• Endogenous nosocomial
• Exogenous nosocomial
• Latent
• Primary
7.The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion.
Which action isnecessary to help maintain sterile technique?
• Closing the patients door to limit room traffic while preparing the sterile field
• Using clean procedure gloves to handle sterile equipment
, • Placing the nonsterile syringes containing flush solution on the sterile field
• Remaining 6 inches away from the sterile field during the procedure
8.A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving
antibiotics for 2 days. His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has
returned to normal. Which stage ofinfection is the patient most likely experiencing?
• Incubation
• Prodromal
• Decline
• Convalescence
5) 8.
9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower
leg. Thesefindings are indicative of which secondary defense against infection?
• Phagocytosis
• Complement cascade
• Inflammation
• Immunity
10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing
after receivingan antibiotic. Which antibody is primarily responsible for this patients
response?
• IgA
• IgE
• IgG
• IgM
11. What type of immunity is provided by intravenous (IV)
administration ofimmunoglobulin G?
• Cell-mediated
• Passive
• Humoral
• Active
response by the nurse is correct?
• The virus mutates too rapidly to develop a vaccine.
• Vaccines are developed only for very serious illnesses.
• Researchers are focusing efforts on an HIV vaccine.
• The virus for the common cold has not been identified.
1 . A patient who has a temperature of 101F (38.3C) most likely requires:
• acetaminophen (Tylenol).
• increased fluids.
• bedrest.
• tepid bath.
14. Why is a lotion without petroleum preferred over a petroleum-based
product as a skinprotectant? It:
, • Prevents microorganisms from adhering to the skin.
• Facilitates the absorption of latex proteins through the skin.
• Decreases the risk of latex allergies.
• Prevents the skin from drying and chaffing.
15. For which range of time must a nurse wash her hands before working in
the operatingroom?
• 1 to 2 minutes
• 2 to 4 minutes
• 2 to 6 minutes
• 6 to 10 minutes
16. How should the nurse dispose of the breakfast tray of a patient who
requires airborneisolation?
• Place the tray in a specially marked trash can inside the patients room.
Place the tray in a special isolation bag held by a second healthcare worker at the
• patients door.
Return the tray with a note to dietary services so it can be cleaned and reused for the
• next meal.
Carry the tray to an isolation trash receptacle located in the dirty utility room and
• dispose of it there.
1 . How much liquid soap should the nurse use for effective hand washing? At least:
• 2 mL
• 3 mL
• 6 mL
• 7 mL
over all surfaces of the hands?
• When fingers feel sticky
• After 5 to 10 seconds
• When leaving the clients room
• Once fingers and hands feel dry
19. A patient is admitted to the hospital for chemotherapy and has a low white
blood cellcount. Which precaution should the staff take with this patient?
• Contact
• Protective
• Droplet
• Airborne
20. While donning sterile gloves, the nurse notices the edges of the glove
package are slightly yellow. The yellow area is over 1 inch away from the gloves
and only appears to be on the outside of the glove package. What is the best action
for the nurse to take at this point?
• Continue using the gloves inside the package because the package is intact.
