Question 1

Teaching a client with gonorrhea how to prevent reinfection and further spread is an example of:
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Primary health care prevention

Accepted Answer

Secondary prevention involves activities that prevent the disease from progressing in individuals with existing infections (such as treating gonorrhea to prevent reinfection and further spread). Primary prevention (A) involves activities to prevent the disease from occurring in the first place (such as using condoms to prevent STIs), while tertiary prevention (C) involves activities to prevent complications and disabilities from a disease that has already occurred (such as physical therapy after a stroke). Primary health care prevention (D) is not a recognized term.

Question 2

The nurse teaches the family of an AIDS client about managing symptomatic illness by preventing deteriorating conditions such as diarrhea, skin breakdown, and inadequate nutrition. This nursing implementation is an example of:
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Primary health care prevention

Accepted Answer

The nurse's teaching about managing symptomatic illness and preventing deteriorating conditions in a client with AIDS is an example of tertiary prevention, which focuses on reducing the impact of an already existing disease or condition. The goal of tertiary prevention is to manage complications, prevent further deterioration, and promote maximum function and quality of life. Primary prevention aims to prevent disease or injury from occurring, while secondary prevention focuses on early detection and treatment of a disease or condition before it becomes advanced. Primary health care prevention is a broad approach that involves addressing the social determinants of health, promoting health equity, and providing comprehensive and accessible health care services to individuals and communities.

Question 3

The most chronic bloodborne infection in the United States is:
A) Hepatitis A
B) Hepatitis B
C) Hepatitis C
D) HIV

Accepted Answer

The most chronic bloodborne infection in the United States is Hepatitis C, with an estimated 2.4 million people living with chronic hepatitis C.

Question 4

The nurse should recommend that persons who have engaged in high-risk behavior be tested for HIV. The responsibilities of persons who are HIV infected include which of the following? Select all that apply.
A) Have regular medical evaluations and follow-ups.
B) Do not donate blood, plasma, body organs, or sperm.
C) Inform health care providers about the HIV infection.
D) Consider the risk of perinatal transmission and follow-up with contraceptive use.
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Persons who are HIV infected have a responsibility to have regular medical evaluations and follow-ups, not donate blood, plasma, body organs, or sperm, inform health care providers about the HIV infection, and consider the risk of perinatal transmission and follow-up with contraceptive use. These responsibilities are important to prevent the spread of HIV and to ensure the health and well-being of the infected person. Therefore, choices A, B, C, and D are all correct. Choice E, "None of the above," is not correct.

Question 5

Up to 40% of those infected with gonorrhea are also infected with:
A) Syphilis
B) Chlamydia
C) HIV
D) Genital warts

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia is a common co-infection with gonorrhea, with up to 40% of those infected with gonorrhea also being infected with chlamydia. Syphilis, HIV, and genital warts are not typically associated with high rates of co-infection with gonorrhea.

Question 6

Which of the following types of hepatitis would likely be found where sanitation is inadequate?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis A is primarily transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water, making it more likely to be found in areas with inadequate sanitation.

Question 7

Tuberculosis (TB) is most often found in which of the following groups?
A) Black
B) White
C) Hispanic
D) Asian Pacific Islander

Accepted Answer

According to the World Health Organization, the burden of TB is highest among Asian Pacific Islanders. However, TB can affect people of any ethnicity or race.

Question 8

Screening blood products and donor organs and tissue for hepatitis C infection is:
A) Primary prevention
B) Secondary prevention
C) Tertiary prevention
D) Health promotion

Accepted Answer

Screening blood products and donor organs and tissue for hepatitis C infection is a form of primary prevention as it aims to prevent the transmission of the virus to recipients.

Quiz 38: Communicable and Infectious Disease Risks

Teaching a client with gonorrhea how to prevent reinfection and further spread is an example of:

The nurse teaches the family of an AIDS client about managing symptomatic illness by preventing deteriorating conditions such as diarrhea, skin breakdown, and inadequate nutrition. This nursing implementation is an example of:

The most chronic bloodborne infection in the United States is:

The nurse should recommend that persons who have engaged in high-risk behavior be tested for HIV. The responsibilities of persons who are HIV infected include which of the following? Select all that apply.

Up to 40% of those infected with gonorrhea are also infected with:

Which of the following types of hepatitis would likely be found where sanitation is inadequate?

Tuberculosis (TB) is most often found in which of the following groups?

Screening blood products and donor organs and tissue for hepatitis C infection is: