RNRS 117 INFECTION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST UPDATE
Which statement by the nurse explains the difference between medical and
surgical asepsis?
"Medical asepsis confines a microorganism to a specific area, while surgical asepsis
attempts to keep an area free of microorganisms."
The parents of a newborn tell the nurse they are concerned about bringing the
baby home to a household of relatives with various illnesses.
Which response by the nurse is accurate?
"Newborns may not be able to respond to infections due to an underdeveloped immune
system."
Which statement by the nurse demonstrates understanding of standard
precautions?
"Standard precautions are designed for hospital-based care."
The nurse is caring for a patient with an infection who has been prescribed an
intravenous antibiotic. Thirty minutes after administering the antibiotic, the nurse
has the lab technician draw a blood sample.
What is this test measuring?
The maximum blood level of the antibiotic
, The preceptor is explaining to a new nurse the differences between a local
infection and a systemic infection.
Which statement by the new nurse demonstrates understanding?
If a patient has otitis media, that is an example of a local infection."
The nurse is talking to a young child's grandmother, who can't remember whether
she gave aspirin or acetaminophen when the child had a fever.
Which is the best advice the nurse should give the grandmother for the future?
"Do not give aspirin to children with a fever."
The nurse is teaching the parents of young children about the signs and
symptoms of infection.
Which statement by the nurse should be included?
You will find a rapid onset of symptoms in a child."
A patient is admitted to the hospital for a bacterial infection and has been having
episodes of foul-smelling, watery diarrhea.
Which precautions should the nurse use?
Contact precautions
An older adult patient presents with symptoms that appear to be influenza. The
patient does not know what led to the sickness.
Which statement by the nurse explains the term reservoir as it applies to this
patient's condition?
Someone you were near at the grocery store had the flu."
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST UPDATE
Which statement by the nurse explains the difference between medical and
surgical asepsis?
"Medical asepsis confines a microorganism to a specific area, while surgical asepsis
attempts to keep an area free of microorganisms."
The parents of a newborn tell the nurse they are concerned about bringing the
baby home to a household of relatives with various illnesses.
Which response by the nurse is accurate?
"Newborns may not be able to respond to infections due to an underdeveloped immune
system."
Which statement by the nurse demonstrates understanding of standard
precautions?
"Standard precautions are designed for hospital-based care."
The nurse is caring for a patient with an infection who has been prescribed an
intravenous antibiotic. Thirty minutes after administering the antibiotic, the nurse
has the lab technician draw a blood sample.
What is this test measuring?
The maximum blood level of the antibiotic
, The preceptor is explaining to a new nurse the differences between a local
infection and a systemic infection.
Which statement by the new nurse demonstrates understanding?
If a patient has otitis media, that is an example of a local infection."
The nurse is talking to a young child's grandmother, who can't remember whether
she gave aspirin or acetaminophen when the child had a fever.
Which is the best advice the nurse should give the grandmother for the future?
"Do not give aspirin to children with a fever."
The nurse is teaching the parents of young children about the signs and
symptoms of infection.
Which statement by the nurse should be included?
You will find a rapid onset of symptoms in a child."
A patient is admitted to the hospital for a bacterial infection and has been having
episodes of foul-smelling, watery diarrhea.
Which precautions should the nurse use?
Contact precautions
An older adult patient presents with symptoms that appear to be influenza. The
patient does not know what led to the sickness.
Which statement by the nurse explains the term reservoir as it applies to this
patient's condition?
Someone you were near at the grocery store had the flu."
