Question 1

An instructor explains that for an infection to spread from one person to another, a chain of events must occur. The instructor states that which of the following are considered "links" in the chain of infection?

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Question 2

A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Before providing care, which of the following personal protective equipment should be worn?

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Question 3

A nurse is donning gloves for contact isolation. Place the following steps in the correct chronological order (1-5). (Enter the number of each step in the proper sequence, do not use commas).
1. Pull glove on nondominant hand.
2. Pull sleeve edges down over proximal part of the hand.
3. Pull glove cuff over the wrist.
4. Pull glove on dominant hand.
5. Perform hand hygiene.

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Question 4

A nurse enters a room to assist a patient who has used the bedside commode. The nurse washes the patient's hands, puts on clean gloves, assists the patient in cleaning the genital area, and then assists the patient into bed. The nurse then empties, rinses, and replaces the pan of the bedside commode. The nurse removes the gloves and washes his or her hands. The student nurse identifies this process as an example of

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This process is an example of medical asepsis, which involves practices to reduce and control the spread of microorganisms. The nurse uses clean gloves, assists with cleaning the genital area, and empties and replaces the pan of the bedside commode to prevent the spread of infection. Surgical asepsis involves practices to maintain a sterile environment, while sterile technique involves the use of sterile instruments and supplies. Primary defenses refer to the body's natural protective mechanisms, such as skin and mucous membranes.

Question 5

A patient has been diagnosed with septicaemia, a condition where microorganisms are present and multiplying in the blood. A nurse identifies this condition as a

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Septicaemia is a type of systemic infection that affects the entire body and is characterized by the presence of microorganisms in the bloodstream. It is not necessarily nosocomial or healthcare-associated (although it can be), and it is not a secondary infection (which refers to an infection that occurs as a result of another, primary infection).

Question 6

Specialized white blood cells called lymphocytes that fight infection either as B cells or T cells circulate in the blood, searching for invading pathogens. A nurse identifies that these types of cells represent

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Question 7

A nurse should perform hand washing after doing which of the following?

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Question 8

Patients and health-care staff may react to the latex present in some gloves and other health-care supplies. A nurse should be aware of which of the following possible reactions?

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Latex can cause irritant dermatitis, hypersensitivity reactions, and allergic responses in some individuals. Fungal and bacterial infections are not directly caused by latex exposure.

Question 9

A nurse is providing care for a patient who requires standard precautions. Place the following steps of patient care in the appropriate order (1-6). (Enter the number of each step in the proper sequence, do not use commas).
1. Empty bedside commode.
2. Wash hands.
3. Remove gloves.
4. Don clean gloves.
5. Wash hands again.
6. Assist patient from bedside commode to bed.

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Question 10

Which of the following indicates a fungal infection?

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Red, round, itchy patches on the skin or scalp and Athlete's foot are both indicative of fungal infections. The former is often associated with ringworm, while the latter is a common fungal infection affecting the feet.

Quiz 14: Medical Asepsis and Infection Control