Question 1

The nurse has placed her sterile gloved hands below her waist.Her hands are now considered:

Accepted Answer

A)   sterile.
B)   aseptic.
C)   non-sterile.
D)   free of disease-causing organisms.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Airborne
B)   Contact
C)   Droplet
D)   Protective

Question 3

A disease-causing organism is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   a pathogen.
B)   normal flora.
C)   a germ.
D)   a microorganism. A

Question 4

The nurse's stethoscope most correctly represents which possible link in the chain of infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Source
B)   Portal of exit
C)   Portal of entry
D)   Mode of transmission

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)   use of sterile technique.
B)   isolation protocols.
C)   antibiotic use.
D)   handwashing.

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   Viruses
B)   Fungi
C)   Parasites
D)   Bacteria

Question 7

The patient has pertussis.What isolation precaution is correctly implemented?

Accepted Answer

A)   Droplet
B)   Airborne
C)   Contact
D)   Protective A

Question 8

The nurse knows that standard precautions are indicated for: (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)   all patients.
B)   patients with HIV.
C)   patients with MRSA.
D)   patients with tuberculosis.
E)   None of above

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   Protein
B)   Carbohydrates
C)   Fats
D)   Vitamins

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Naturally acquired passive
B)   Naturally acquired active
C)   Artificially acquired passive
D)   Innate

Question 12

The patient is on protective precautions.Which is true regarding these precautions? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)   A positive-pressure room with a HEPA filtration system is required.
B)   Special respirator masks should be available and one size fits all.
C)   No live plants are allowed in the room.
D)   The patient may eat any foods desired.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Antiviral
B)   Antibiotic
C)   Antihelminth
D)   Antifungal

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)   normal flora.
B)   inflammatory response.
C)   immune response.
D)   humoral immunity.

Question 15

The nurse is providing education to a patient who is being discharged home on antibiotic therapy.Which of the following statement(s) by the patient indicates further education is needed? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)   "I should take antibiotics every time I am sick."
B)   "I should take all antibiotics as prescribed."
C)   "I should save all unused antibiotics."
D)   "I should stop taking antibiotics when I feel better."

Question 16

The nurse recognizes the correct order to remove PPE as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Gloves and eyewear
B)   Gloves,gown,and mask
C)   Eyewear and gown
D)   Eyewear,mask,gown,gloves

Question 18

A patient admitted after abdominal surgery has a nursing diagnosis of risk for infection.Which is the most appropriate goal?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

For which situation is it inappropriate to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patient with pneumonia
B)   Patient with C.difficile
C)   Status post-appendectomy
D)   Patient with HIV

Question 20

The nurse is planning care for an elderly patient.The nurse recognizes the patient is at risk for respiratory infections based on which factors? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)   Decreased cough reflex
B)   Decreased lung elasticity
C)   Increased activity of the cilia
D)   Abnormal swallowing reflex
E)   Increased sputum production A,B,D

Exam 26: Asepsis and Infection Control

The nurse has placed her sterile gloved hands below her waist.Her hands are now considered:

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

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A disease-causing organism is known as:

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The nurse's stethoscope most correctly represents which possible link in the chain of infection?

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

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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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The patient has pertussis.What isolation precaution is correctly implemented?

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The nurse knows that standard precautions are indicated for: (Select all that apply. )

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

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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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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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The patient is on protective precautions.Which is true regarding these precautions? (Select all that apply. )

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

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The nurse is providing education to a patient who is being discharged home on antibiotic therapy.Which of the following statement(s) by the patient indicates further education is needed? (Select all that apply. )

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The nurse recognizes the correct order to remove PPE as:

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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 patient admitted after abdominal surgery has a nursing diagnosis of risk for infection.Which is the most appropriate goal?

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For which situation is it inappropriate to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer?

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The nurse is planning care for an elderly patient.The nurse recognizes the patient is at risk for respiratory infections based on which factors? (Select all that apply. )

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