Quiz About Asepsis, Infection, Prevention, And Hygiene
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What is the proper way of providing eye care?
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Cleanse the eye from the inner to the outer canthus
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Cleanse the eye from the outer to the inner canthus
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Cleanse the eye from one cornea to the other
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Cleanse the eye with soap and water
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Modified questions and answers from Mosby's Comprehensive Review of Practical Nursing for the NCLEX-PN Examination and from Fundamentals of Nursing by Dawn Martich.
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When a patient is on droplet precaution, what is should this patient wear before he/she is transported?
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Mask
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Gown
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Gloves
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Goggles
Correct Answer
A. MaskExplanation
Foundations, page 288Rate this question:
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Microorganisms
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Microscopic entities capable of carrying on a living process and are naturally present in the human body, as well as the environment
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They are always harmless
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They are always harmful
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The do not cause disease
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A. Microscopic entities capable of carrying on a living process and are naturally present in the human body, as well as the environmentExplanation
Foundations, p. 266Rate this question:
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Based on CDC isolation guidelines, what is the first tier called?
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Standard Precaution
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Airborne Precaution
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Isolation Precaution
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Droplet Precaution
Correct Answer
A. Standard PrecautionExplanation
Foundations, p. 285Rate this question:
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Which action shows a correct technique when doing eye care for a comatose patient?
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The nurse cleans the eyes with saline solution, wiping from the inner canthus to the outer canthus.
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Nurse cleans eyes with glucose solution and cotton balls
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Nurse uses mineral oil into the lower lids to lubricate conjunctiva
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If corneal reflex is absent, the nurse tapes saline soaked pads tightly over the eyes to keep the eyes closed.
Correct Answer
A. The nurse cleans the eyes with saline solution, wiping from the inner canthus to the outer canthus.Explanation
Only "D" is, right. The rest are either irrelevant to eye care or a wrong techniqueRate this question:
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When preparing for patient care, a student nurse learns that microorganisms are spread by:
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Placing Soiled linens on the floor
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Handwashing
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Using Gloves
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Fresh Air and Sunshine
Correct Answer
A. Placing Soiled linens on the floorExplanation
Foundations, page 472Rate this question:
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When providing perineal care for a female patient, the correct procedure is to wipe:
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The area in concentric circular motions around the rectum
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From the rectum toward the pubis
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From the pubis toward the rectum
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In concentric circles around the vaginal area
Correct Answer
A. From the pubis toward the rectumExplanation
Cleaning process is from in to out and from dirty to clean.Rate this question:
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The main cause of the spread of infection
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Lack of proper hand hygiene
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Sneezing without covering the mouth
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Insufficient use of flu shots
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Improper education regarding disease control
Correct Answer
A. Lack of proper hand hygieneExplanation
Foundations, page 307Rate this question:
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A process that kills all microorganisms and also destroys spores.
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Disinfection
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Sterilization
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Asepsis
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Clean technique
Correct Answer
A. SterilizationExplanation
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During bed bath, the patient is covered with a bath blanket:
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To prevent skin impairment
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For cosmetic purposes
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To prevent the spread of microorganisms
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To prevent chilling
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A. To prevent chillingExplanation
Foundations, page 473Rate this question:
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A patient who is taking this group of medication should not use razor blades for shaving. They can only use electric razors. Which group of medication is it?
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Anticoagulant
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Analgesic
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Antihistamine
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Antitussive
Correct Answer
A. AnticoagulantExplanation
Foundations, page 455Rate this question:
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A government agency concerned with disease prevention. They track and manage infectious diseases at the national level.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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World Health Organization
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Department of Health and Human Services
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Correct Answer
A. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionExplanation
The correct answer is Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This government agency is responsible for tracking and managing infectious diseases at the national level. They work to prevent the spread of diseases and provide guidance and resources to healthcare professionals and the public.Rate this question:
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Which of the following illustrates microorganism transmission via droplet contact?
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Infected wound drainage contacts the nurse's hands
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A virus is transmitted through sexual intercourse
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Microorganisms contact a person's nasal mucus when someone coughs nearby
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Contaminated stethoscope touches a client's skin
Correct Answer
A. Microorganisms contact a person's nasal mucus when someone coughs nearbyExplanation
Droplet contact suggests particles transmitted through air at a closer distance.Rate this question:
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An individual who is more likely than others to acquire an infection is a(n):
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Vector
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Reservoir
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Fomite
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Susceptible host
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A. Susceptible hostExplanation
Vector and fomite are both vehicles of transmission. RESERVOIR is a place within which microorganisms can thrive and reproduce. For example, microorganisms thrive in human beings, animals, and inanimate objects such as water, table tops, and doorknobs.
SUSCEPTIBLE HOST is a person who cannot resist a microorganism invading the body, multiplying, and resulting in infection. The host is susceptible to the disease, lacking immunity or physical resistance to overcome the invasion by the pathogenic microorganism.Rate this question:
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Difference between Medical asepsis and Surgical Asepsis.
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Medical Asepsis inhibits growth and spread of Pathogens. Surgical Asepsis destroys microorganisms and spores
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Surgical Asepsis inhibits growth and spread of Pathogens. Medical Asepsis destroys microorganisms and spores
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They are equally used in any prevention control protocol
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Medical asepsis is also known as sterile technique. Surgical asepsis is also clean technique
Correct Answer
A. Medical Asepsis inhibits growth and spread of Pathogens. Surgical Asepsis destroys microorganisms and sporesExplanation
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Which of the following patients is at most risk for pressure ulcers?
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An 80-year old lady who just had a hip replacement and is on bed rest
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A 5-year old child in traction for a fractured femur
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A 95-year old Alzheimer's patient who roams around the facility
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A 22-year old patient suffering from a spinal cord injury confined to a wheel chair
Correct Answer
A. An 80-year old lady who just had a hip replacement and is on bed restExplanation
Older individuals with orthopedic injuries are mostly immobile and made worse by decreased sensory abilities.Rate this question:
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Which of the following clients require a private room.
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A client who has an infected abdominal incision
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A client who has a kidney infection
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A client who has a hepatitis B and is incontinent
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A client who is bed bound and has an infected decubitus ulcer
Correct Answer
A. A client who has a hepatitis B and is incontinentExplanation
Hepatitis B is contagious. The rest of the choices are not.Rate this question:
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What kind of patient should you not soak the hands or the feet?
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Manic-depressive
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Psychosomatic
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Diabetic
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Cardiac
Correct Answer
A. DiabeticExplanation
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Which of the following shows the correct bed-making procedure?
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Nurse shakes crumbs from the soiled linen before disposing it in the hamper
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Nurse places clean linen on the bedside table of client in Bed A while making the bed of the client in bed B.
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The nurse wears sterile gloves while changing a client's bed linen
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The nurse is careful not to bring soiled linens in contact with his uniform
Correct Answer
A. The nurse is careful not to bring soiled linens in contact with his uniformExplanation
Shaking crumbs from linen could spread microorganisms. Using other devices not belonging to the patient could create cross-contamination. There is no need to wear sterile gloves while making the bed.Rate this question:
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When doing a SURGICAL HAND HYGIENE, what should you remember?
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Hands above elbows
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Elbows above hands
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Elbows should be straight
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Hands should be on the same line as elbows
Correct Answer
A. Hands above elbowsExplanation
Foundations, page 293, letter 3-c.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a normal skin.
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Intact without abrasions
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Diaphoretic
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Warm and moist
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Good turgor
Correct Answer
A. DiaphoreticExplanation
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Which organ system does the primary line of the body's defense against pathogens belong to?
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Respiratory
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Integumentary
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Excretory
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Metabolic
Correct Answer
A. IntegumentaryExplanation
The skin is the primary defense against pathogens. It belongs to the Integumentary System.Rate this question:
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A nurse comes in a patient's room wearing gloves, gown, and mask. When she gets out of the room, what should she remove first.
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Gown
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Gloves
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Mask
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The order is not important
Correct Answer
A. GlovesExplanation
Since the gloves are the most infected piece of the PPE after caring for a patient, it should be the first one to be discarded.Rate this question:
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Personal Hygiene for Nurses.
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Take a daily bath or shower
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Wear a clean uniform daily
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Keep fingernails short and clean
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Use breath mints and perfume to smell pleasant
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Wear the best make-up and jewelry to be pretty
Correct Answer(s)
A. Take a daily bath or shower
A. Wear a clean uniform daily
A. Keep fingernails short and cleanExplanation
Foundations, Box 18-3, page 436Rate this question:
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After a hip surgery, a 68-year old patient needed a Foley catheter. Laboratory examination revealed that she developed Pseudomonas aeruginosa urinary tract infection. Based on this patient's medical history, the nurse would suspect that this is probably a(n):
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Superinfection
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Autoimmune response
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Antibiotic resistance response.
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Nosocomial infection
Correct Answer
A. Nosocomial infectionExplanation
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common bacterium that can cause disease in animals, including humans. It is found in soil, water, skin flora, and most man-made environments throughout the world. Because it thrives on most surfaces, this bacterium is also found on and in medical equipment, including catheters, causing cross-infection in hospitals and clinics. A nosocomial infection is an infection acquired during a hospital stay or as a consequence of a medical intervention (urinary catheter)Rate this question:
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The smallest known agents to cause disease normally composed of either RNA or DNA.
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Viruses
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Bacteria
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Fungi
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Yeast
Correct Answer
A. VirusesExplanation
Foundations, page 270Rate this question:
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Which of the following is the proper order on the stages of an infectious process?
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Convalescence, Incubation, Illness, Prodormal
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Prodormal, Convalescence, Incubation, Illness
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Incubation, Prodormal, Illness, Convalescence
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Illness, Incubation, Prodormal, Convalescence
Correct Answer
A. Incubation, Prodormal, Illness, ConvalescenceExplanation
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For patients on droplet, airborne, or contact precautions, what should their visitors do first?
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Report to the nurse before entering
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Report to the nurse before leaving
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Report to the nurse every 5 minutes
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Report to the nurse to ask for permission
Correct Answer
A. Report to the nurse before enteringExplanation
Foundations, 287, 288, 289Rate this question:
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A patient with a Stage III decubitus ulcer asks the nurse if the ulcer will leave a scar once it heals. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
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"Sometimes there is a scar, sometimes there isn't"
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"I don't think you should worry about that right now"
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"Usually there is scar present with this type of healing"
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"I think you should ask your doctor about that tomorrow"
Correct Answer
A. "Usually there is scar present with this type of healing"Explanation
"C" is the best answer. Ulcer will fill in from the inside and upward which leaves a scar. A flip flop answer is demeaning. Telling the patient not to worry does not recognize the patients need to know. Asking the doctor is possible but the nurse is avoiding the answer.Rate this question:
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As a nurse, what is the most proper way to remove a gown?
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Touch the outside of the gown only
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Touch the inside of the gown only
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Remove gown outside a patient's room
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Ask another person to remove it for you.
Correct Answer
A. Touch the inside of the gown onlyExplanation
The nurse should take off the gown by shrugging it off the shoulders and rolling it up with the gloves touching only the inside of the gown.Rate this question:
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A foreign protein that invades the body is called:
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Antigen
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Interferon
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Complement
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Antibody
Correct Answer
A. AntigenExplanation
In immunology, an antigen is a substance that evokes the production of one or more antibodies. Each antibody binds to a specific antigen by way of an interaction similar to the fit between a lock and a key. The substance may be from the external environment or formed within the body. The immune system will try to destroy or neutralize any antigen that is recognized as a foreign and potentially harmful invader.Rate this question:
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Which of the following has the highest possibility of contaminating a sterile field?
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The nurse diverts her head from the sterile field when talking
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The nurse turns her back on the sterile field
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The nurse holds her sterile gloved hands above waist level
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The nurses reaches around a sterile field
Correct Answer
A. The nurse turns her back on the sterile fieldExplanation
When the nurse turns her back on the sterile field, there is no way to see what is happening. When the nurse diverts her head from the sterile field, nothing is broken. The nurse should normally position her sterile gloved hands above waist level. The nurse cannot reach across a sterile field. She needs to reach around and walk if neededRate this question:
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Where do pathogens grow?
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Reservoir
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Infectious Agent
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Host
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Entrance or Exit
Correct Answer
A. ReservoirExplanation
Foundations, page 267Rate this question:
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What is the most appropriate way to perform oral hygiene to an unconscious patient?
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Position patient on a high fowler position and use a suction device
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Position patient's head at the edge of the bead downward
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Position patient's head to the side toward you and close to you
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Put the patient on a sitting position and let the head face down
Correct Answer
A. Position patient's head to the side toward you and close to youExplanation
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What is the rationale for not using bobby pins, toothpicks, or cotton-tipped applicators to clean the internal auditory canal?
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They can damage the tympanic membrane or cause cerumen to become impacted
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They can damage the middle ear and cause cerumen to infiltrate olfactory tissues
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They can damage the pinna and cause the cerumen to infect the ear
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They can damage a nerve and cause the cerumen to create infection
Correct Answer
A. They can damage the tympanic membrane or cause cerumen to become impactedExplanation
Foundations, page 461Rate this question:
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A process that destroys microorganisms but does not destroy spores.
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Disinfection
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Sterilization
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Asepsis
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Clean technique
Correct Answer
A. DisinfectionExplanation
Foundations, page 302Rate this question:
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Involves tightening the ring of muscle around the vagina and anus and holding the muscle contraction for several seconds. Done for a minimum of 10 times, 3 times a day.
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Passive Range of Motion
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Aerobic Excercises
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Kegel Excercises
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Urogenital Excercises
Correct Answer
A. Kegel ExcercisesExplanation
Foundations, page 467Rate this question:
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For a client with tinea pedis, which nursing intervention would be the most appropriate?
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Apply antiseptic to gauze, insert between affected toes and leave in place.
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Dry feet well after bathing and allow to air dry. Apply clean stockings daily
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Soak feet in warm water with epsom salts,then abrade with pumice stone
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Apply salicylic acid followed by foot powder.
Correct Answer
A. Dry feet well after bathing and allow to air dry. Apply clean stockings dailyExplanation
Athlete's foot (also known as ringworm of the foot and tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the skin that causes scaling, flaking, and itch of affected areas, is caused by fungi in the genus Trichophyton. While it is typically transmitted in moist communal areas where people walk barefoot, such as showers or bathhouses, the disease requires a warm moist environment, such as the inside of a shoe, in order to incubate. Because of this the fungus only affects approximately 0.75% of habitually (frequently) barefoot people. "B" is the best answer.Rate this question:
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Chux
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Bed lining
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Adult diapers
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Waterproof pads
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Linen
Correct Answer
A. Waterproof padsExplanation
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When caring for a cancer patient who also has aids, which protective measure should be used?
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None
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Glove, gown and mask
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Gloves
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Standard precaution
Correct Answer
A. Standard precautionExplanation
AIDS and CANCER without other complications do not require more than standard precautions.Rate this question:
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Considered by CDC to be one of a number of potential agents for use in biological terrorism.
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Bacillus anthracis
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Candida albicans
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Tubercle bacillus
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Escherichia coli
Correct Answer
A. Bacillus anthracisExplanation
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Principles for Medical Asepsis for Bed making. Select all that apply:
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Keep soiled linens away from uniform
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Use specialized room deodorants to keep linen smelling fresh
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Place soiled linens in hamper or plastic bag
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Never placed soiled linens on the floor
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Remove unneeded equipment and maintain a neat work area
Correct Answer(s)
A. Keep soiled linens away from uniform
A. Place soiled linens in hamper or plastic bag
A. Never placed soiled linens on the floor
A. Remove unneeded equipment and maintain a neat work areaExplanation
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To shave a client with a safety razor, the nurse should first:
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Apply shaving cream to the face
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Put lotion on the skin
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Put on clean gloves
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Shave in short, firm strokes
Correct Answer
A. Put on clean glovesExplanation
Wearing gloves is standard precaution. Do it firstRate this question:
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When doing an indwelling catheter for males, what is the recommended length of a catheter inserted in the patient's genitals?
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7-9 inches
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8-10 cm
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9-10 inches
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7-9 cm
Correct Answer
A. 7-9 inchesExplanation
The recommended length of a catheter inserted in a male patient's genitals is 7-9 inches. This length ensures that the catheter reaches the bladder and allows for proper drainage of urine. It is important to use the appropriate length to minimize discomfort and potential complications during the catheterization procedure.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements about Infection and Inflammation is true?
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Infection and Inflammation share some common signs and symptoms
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Inflammation always involve infection
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Infection always involve inflammation
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The signs of infection are the same signs of inflammation
Correct Answer
A. Infection and Inflammation share some common signs and symptomsExplanation
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When assessing the skin of a patient with dark skin, it is best to have which source of light?
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Halogen
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Fluorescent
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Soft
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Sunlight
Correct Answer
A. FluorescentExplanation
Foundations, page 474Rate this question:
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A Nurse is changing a patient's pressure ulcer dressing using a sterile technique. Which of the following is incorrect?
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Remove old dressing with sterile gloves
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Irrigate wound from top to bottom
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Pack the wound with a sterile cotton swab
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Tape dressing to allow patient movement
Correct Answer
A. Remove old dressing with sterile glovesExplanation
Old dressings should be removed with clean gloves and not sterile gloves. Irrigating wound from top to bottom is a correct procedure and so are the other two interventions.Rate this question:
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The nurse is preparing to give oral care to an unconscious patient. How should the nurse proceed?
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Put the bed in high Fowler's position before beginning
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Lower the head of the bed, and place the client in side-lying position.
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Put the client in Fowler's position, then turn head to the side
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Place the client supine with head lowered
Correct Answer
A. Lower the head of the bed, and place the client in side-lying position.Explanation
For an unconscious patient, avoiding client aspiration or choking is of primary concern. The side-lying position is the most appropriate position to do this.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements about HOT water tub bath is NOT TRUE?
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113-115 degrees Fahrenheit (45-46 degrees Centigrade)
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Do not use for patients with neurological disorders
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Procedure is recommended for everyone
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Do not use for patients with circulatory impairment
Correct Answer
A. Procedure is recommended for everyoneExplanation
page 440 - PROCEDURE IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDRENRate this question:
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