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Asepsis And Infection Control

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Question 1
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The second line of defense that leads to local capillary dilation and leukocyte infiltration is known as:

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A

normal flora.

B

inflammatory response.

C

immune response.

D

humoral immunity.

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Question 2
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The antigen-antibody reaction is an example of what type of immunity?

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A

Humoral

B

Cellular

C

Innate

D

Passive

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Question 3
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Multiple Choice

The nurse administers an immunization consisting of antibodies against hepatitis B. The nurse knows this is a form of what type of immunity?

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A

Naturally acquired passive

B

Naturally acquired active

C

Artificially acquired passive

D

Innate

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Question 4
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A disease-causing organism is known as:

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A

a pathogen.

B

normal flora.

C

a germ.

D

a microorganism.

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Question 5
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Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining to the patient why she is receiving antibiotics. Her answer would be correct if she stated antibiotics are effective against which microorganism?

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A

Viruses

B

Fungi

C

Parasites

D

Bacteria

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Question 6
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The nurse anticipates correctly that what type of medication would be ordered to treat athlete's foot?

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A
Antiviral
B
Antibiotic
C
Antihelminth
D
Antifungal
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Question 7
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The nurse's stethoscope most correctly represents which possible link in the chain of infection?

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A
Source
B
Portal of exit
C
Portal of entry
D
Mode of transmission
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Question 8
Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a group of patient about diseases such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever that are transmitted by ticks. The nurse's explanation would be correct if she states that the tick functions as:

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A
vectors.
B
bacteria.
C
viruses.
D
fungi.
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Question 9
Multiple Choice

The nurse correctly identifies that the most effective method to prevent hospital-acquired infections is:

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A
use of sterile technique.
B
isolation protocols.
C
antibiotic use.
D
handwashing.
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Question 10
Multiple Choice

The nurse correctly identifies which patient as having the greatest risk for infection?

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A
An 80-year-old male with an enlarged prostate
B
A 24-year-old female long-distance runner
C
A 50-year-old obese male
D
A 40-year-old sexually active female
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Question 11
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The nurse understands that which set of vitals most likely indicates infection?

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A
98.6, 75, 18, 120/80
B
99, 80, 19, 110/70
C
100.5, 96, 22, 150/100
D
98.9, 65, 18, 98/62
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Question 12
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The nurse notes that a patient's albumin is low and is concerned about the patient's ability to fight infection related to antibodies being made from what?

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A
Protein
B
Carbohydrates
C
Fats
D
Vitamins
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Question 13
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A patient admitted after abdominal surgery has a nursing diagnosis of risk for infection. Which is the most appropriate goal?

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A
Patient will ambulate length of hallway this shift.
B
Patient will consume 20% of meals by the end of the week.
C
Patient's incision will be without signs or symptoms of infection at discharge.
D
Patient will verbalize need to stop antibiotics medication when symptom free.
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Question 14
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is comatose. Her intervention is appropriate when she performs oral care:

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A
every shift.
B
twice daily.
C
every 4 hours.
D
daily.
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Question 15
Multiple Choice

The nurse knows that which of the following skills does not require the use of sterile technique?

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A
NG tube insertion
B
Foley catheterization
C
Tracheostomy care
D
PICC line insertion
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Question 16
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For which situation is it inappropriate to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer?

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A
Patient with pneumonia
B
Patient with C. difficile
C
Status post-appendectomy
D
Patient with HIV
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Question 17
Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to perform suctioning on a new tracheostomy with the potential for forceful expulsion of secretions. What PPE should be worn?

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A
Gloves and eyewear
B
Gloves, gown, and mask
C
Eyewear and gown
D
Eyewear, mask, gown, gloves
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Question 18
Multiple Choice

The patient has hepatitis A. Which isolation precaution is correctly implemented?

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A
Airborne
B
Contact
C
Droplet
D
Protective
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Question 19
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The patient has pertussis. What isolation precaution is correctly implemented?

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A
Droplet
B
Airborne
C
Contact
D
Protective
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Question 20
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The nurse recognizes the correct order to remove PPE as:

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A
gloves, eyewear, gown, mask.
B
mask, eyewear, gown, gloves.
C
gown, mask, eyewear, gloves.
D
gloves, gown, mask, eyewear.
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