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1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections among cl
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ients? The nurse:
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1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. zl zl zl zl zl
2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds.
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3) washes hands only after leaving each room.
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4) uses cold water for medical asepsis.
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2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized patients?
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1) Airborne microbes from other patients zl zl zl zl
2) Contact with contaminated equipment zl zl zl
3) Hands of healthcare workers zl zl zl
4) Exposure from family members zl zl zl
3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining medical asepsis?
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1) Washing hands zl
2) Donning gloves zl
3) Applying sterile drapes zl zl
4) Wearing a gown zl zl
4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the disease is considered a:
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1) pathogen.
2) fomite.
3) vector.
4) carrier.
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,5. A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Which precautions must the nurse institute when ca
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ring for this patient?
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1) Droplet transmission zl
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6. A patient becomes infected with oral candidiasis (thrush) while receiving intravenous antibiotics to tr
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eat a systemic infection. Which type of infection has the patient developed?
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1) Endogenous nosocomial zl
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3) Latent
4) Primary
7. The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which action is necessary to help m
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aintain sterile technique?
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1) Closing the patients door to limit room traffic while preparing the sterile field
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2) Using clean procedure gloves to handle sterile equipment
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3) Placing the nonsterile syringes containing flush solution on the sterile field
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4) Remaining 6 inches away from the sterile field during the procedure
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8. A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving antibiotics for 2 days. His co
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ndition has stabilized, and his temperature has returned to normal. Which stage of infection is the pati
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ent most likely experiencing?
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1) Incubation
2) Prodromal
3) Decline
4) Convalescence
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, 9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower leg. These findings are in
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dicative of which secondary defense against infection?
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1) Phagocytosis
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3) Inflammation
4) Immunity
10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing after receiving an antibiotic. W
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hich antibody is primarily responsible for this patients response?
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1) IgA
2) IgE
3) IgG
4) IgM
11. What type of immunity is provided by intravenous (IV) administration of immunoglobulin G?
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1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
3) Humoral
4) Active
12. A patient asks the nurse why there is no vaccine available for the common cold. Which response by th
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e nurse is correct?
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1) The virus mutates too rapidly to develop a vaccine.
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2) Vaccines are developed only for very serious illnesses.
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4) The virus for the common cold has not been identified.
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, Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion zl zl zl zl zl zl
1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections among cl
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ients? The nurse:
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1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. zl zl zl zl zl
2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds.
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3) washes hands only after leaving each room.
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4) uses cold water for medical asepsis.
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2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized patients?
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1) Airborne microbes from other patients zl zl zl zl
2) Contact with contaminated equipment zl zl zl
3) Hands of healthcare workers zl zl zl
4) Exposure from family members zl zl zl
3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining medical asepsis?
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1) Washing hands zl
2) Donning gloves zl
3) Applying sterile drapes zl zl
4) Wearing a gown zl zl
4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the disease is considered a:
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1) pathogen.
2) fomite.
3) vector.
4) carrier.
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,5. A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Which precautions must the nurse institute when ca
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ring for this patient?
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1) Droplet transmission zl
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3) Direct contact zl
4) Indirect contact zl
6. A patient becomes infected with oral candidiasis (thrush) while receiving intravenous antibiotics to tr
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eat a systemic infection. Which type of infection has the patient developed?
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1) Endogenous nosocomial zl
2) Exogenous nosocomial zl
3) Latent
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7. The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which action is necessary to help m
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aintain sterile technique?
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1) Closing the patients door to limit room traffic while preparing the sterile field
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2) Using clean procedure gloves to handle sterile equipment
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3) Placing the nonsterile syringes containing flush solution on the sterile field
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4) Remaining 6 inches away from the sterile field during the procedure
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8. A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving antibiotics for 2 days. His co
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ndition has stabilized, and his temperature has returned to normal. Which stage of infection is the pati
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ent most likely experiencing?
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1) Incubation
2) Prodromal
3) Decline
4) Convalescence
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, 9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower leg. These findings are in
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dicative of which secondary defense against infection?
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1) Phagocytosis
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3) Inflammation
4) Immunity
10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing after receiving an antibiotic. W
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hich antibody is primarily responsible for this patients response?
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1) IgA
2) IgE
3) IgG
4) IgM
11. What type of immunity is provided by intravenous (IV) administration of immunoglobulin G?
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1) Cell-mediated
2) Passive
3) Humoral
4) Active
12. A patient asks the nurse why there is no vaccine available for the common cold. Which response by th
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e nurse is correct?
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1) The virus mutates too rapidly to develop a vaccine.
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2) Vaccines are developed only for very serious illnesses.
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3) Researchers are focusing efforts on an HIV vaccine. zl zl zl zl zl zl zl
4) The virus for the common cold has not been identified.
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