Test Bank
for CURRENT Medical
Diagnosis and Treatment 2023
62nd Edition
By Maxine A. Papadakis, Stephen J. McPhee,
Michael W. Rabow, Kenneth R. McQuaid
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
Chapter 2. Common Symptoms
Chapter 3. Preoperative Evaluation & Perioperative Management
Chapter 4. Geriatric Disorders
Chapter 5. Palliative Care & Pain Management
Chapter 6. Dermatologic Disorders
Chapter 7. Disorders of the Eyes & Lids
Chapter 8. Ear, Nose, & Throat Disorders
Chapter 9. Pulmonary Disorders
Chapter 10. Heart Disease
Chapter 11. Systemic Hypertension
Chapter 12. Blood Vessel & Lymphatic Disorders
Chapter 13. Blood Disorders
Chapter 14. Disorders of Hemostasis, Thrombosis, & Antithrombotic Therapy
Chapter 15. Gastrointestinal Disorders
Chapter 16. Liver, Biliary Tract, & Pancreas Disorders
Chapter 17. Breast Disorders
Chapter 18. Gynecologic Disorders
Chapter 19. Obstetrics & Obstetric Disorders
Chapter 20. Rheumatologic, Immunologic, & Allergic Disorders
Chapter 21. Electrolyte & Acid-Base Disorders
Chapter 22. Kidney Disease
Chapter 23. Urologic Disorders
Chapter 24. Nervous System Disorders
Chapter 25. Psychiatric Disorders
Chapter 26. Endocrine Disorders
Chapter 27. Diabetes Mellitus & Hypoglycemia
Chapter 28. Lipid Disorders
Chapter 29. Nutritional Disorders
Chapter 30. Common Problems in Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Therapy
Chapter 31. HIV Infection & AIDS
Chapter 32. Viral & Rickettsial Infections
Chapter 33. Bacterial & Chlamydial Infections
Chapter 34. Spirochetal Infections
Chapter 35. Protozoal & Helminthic Infections
Chapter 36. Mycotic Infections
Chapter 37. Disorders Related to Environmental Emergencies
Chapter 38. Poisoning
Chapter 39. Cancer
Chapter 40. Genetic & Genomic Disorders
Chapter 41. Sports Medicine & Outpatient Orthopedics
Chapter 42. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Health
,Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections
among clients? The nurse:
1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap.
2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds.
3) washes hands only after leaving each room.
4) uses cold water for medical asepsis.
2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized
patients?
1) Airborne microbes from other patients
2) Contact with contaminated equipment
3) Hands of healthcare workers
4) Exposure from family members
3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining medical
asepsis?
1) Washing hands
2) Donning gloves
3) Applying sterile drapes
4) Wearing a gown
4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the disease is
considered a:
1) pathogen.
2) fomite.
3) vector.
4) carrier.
5. A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Which precautions must the nurse
institute when caring for this patient?
1) Droplet transmission
2) Airborne transmission
3) Direct contact
4) Indirect contact
, 6. A patient becomes infected with oral candidiasis (thrush) while receiving intravenous
antibiotics to treat a systemic infection. Which type of infection has the patient developed?
1) Endogenous nosocomial
2) Exogenous nosocomial
3) Latent
4) Primary
7. 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 of
infection is the patient most likely experiencing?
1) Incubation
2) Prodromal
3) Decline
4) Convalescence
8. The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which action is
necessary to help maintain sterile technique?
1) Closing the patients door to limit room traffic while preparing the sterile field
2) Using clean procedure gloves to handle sterile equipment
3) Placing the nonsterile syringes containing flush solution on the sterile field
4) Remaining 6 inches away from the sterile field during the procedure
9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower leg. These
findings are indicative of which secondary defense against infection?
1) Phagocytosis
2) Complement cascade
3) Inflammation
4) Immunity
10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing after receiving
an antibiotic. Which antibody is primarily responsible for this patients response?
1) IgA
2) IgE
3) IgG
4) IgM
11. What type of immunity is provided by intravenous (IV) administration of
immunoglobulin G?
1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
3) Humoral
4) Active
for CURRENT Medical
Diagnosis and Treatment 2023
62nd Edition
By Maxine A. Papadakis, Stephen J. McPhee,
Michael W. Rabow, Kenneth R. McQuaid
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
Chapter 2. Common Symptoms
Chapter 3. Preoperative Evaluation & Perioperative Management
Chapter 4. Geriatric Disorders
Chapter 5. Palliative Care & Pain Management
Chapter 6. Dermatologic Disorders
Chapter 7. Disorders of the Eyes & Lids
Chapter 8. Ear, Nose, & Throat Disorders
Chapter 9. Pulmonary Disorders
Chapter 10. Heart Disease
Chapter 11. Systemic Hypertension
Chapter 12. Blood Vessel & Lymphatic Disorders
Chapter 13. Blood Disorders
Chapter 14. Disorders of Hemostasis, Thrombosis, & Antithrombotic Therapy
Chapter 15. Gastrointestinal Disorders
Chapter 16. Liver, Biliary Tract, & Pancreas Disorders
Chapter 17. Breast Disorders
Chapter 18. Gynecologic Disorders
Chapter 19. Obstetrics & Obstetric Disorders
Chapter 20. Rheumatologic, Immunologic, & Allergic Disorders
Chapter 21. Electrolyte & Acid-Base Disorders
Chapter 22. Kidney Disease
Chapter 23. Urologic Disorders
Chapter 24. Nervous System Disorders
Chapter 25. Psychiatric Disorders
Chapter 26. Endocrine Disorders
Chapter 27. Diabetes Mellitus & Hypoglycemia
Chapter 28. Lipid Disorders
Chapter 29. Nutritional Disorders
Chapter 30. Common Problems in Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Therapy
Chapter 31. HIV Infection & AIDS
Chapter 32. Viral & Rickettsial Infections
Chapter 33. Bacterial & Chlamydial Infections
Chapter 34. Spirochetal Infections
Chapter 35. Protozoal & Helminthic Infections
Chapter 36. Mycotic Infections
Chapter 37. Disorders Related to Environmental Emergencies
Chapter 38. Poisoning
Chapter 39. Cancer
Chapter 40. Genetic & Genomic Disorders
Chapter 41. Sports Medicine & Outpatient Orthopedics
Chapter 42. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Health
,Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections
among clients? The nurse:
1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap.
2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds.
3) washes hands only after leaving each room.
4) uses cold water for medical asepsis.
2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized
patients?
1) Airborne microbes from other patients
2) Contact with contaminated equipment
3) Hands of healthcare workers
4) Exposure from family members
3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining medical
asepsis?
1) Washing hands
2) Donning gloves
3) Applying sterile drapes
4) Wearing a gown
4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the disease is
considered a:
1) pathogen.
2) fomite.
3) vector.
4) carrier.
5. A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Which precautions must the nurse
institute when caring for this patient?
1) Droplet transmission
2) Airborne transmission
3) Direct contact
4) Indirect contact
, 6. A patient becomes infected with oral candidiasis (thrush) while receiving intravenous
antibiotics to treat a systemic infection. Which type of infection has the patient developed?
1) Endogenous nosocomial
2) Exogenous nosocomial
3) Latent
4) Primary
7. 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 of
infection is the patient most likely experiencing?
1) Incubation
2) Prodromal
3) Decline
4) Convalescence
8. The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which action is
necessary to help maintain sterile technique?
1) Closing the patients door to limit room traffic while preparing the sterile field
2) Using clean procedure gloves to handle sterile equipment
3) Placing the nonsterile syringes containing flush solution on the sterile field
4) Remaining 6 inches away from the sterile field during the procedure
9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower leg. These
findings are indicative of which secondary defense against infection?
1) Phagocytosis
2) Complement cascade
3) Inflammation
4) Immunity
10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing after receiving
an antibiotic. Which antibody is primarily responsible for this patients response?
1) IgA
2) IgE
3) IgG
4) IgM
11. What type of immunity is provided by intravenous (IV) administration of
immunoglobulin G?
1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
3) Humoral
4) Active
