CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and

Treatment 2020 59th Edition Papadakis,

McPhee Test Bank

Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion

1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections

among clients? The nurse:

1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap.

2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds.

3) washes hands only after leaving each room.

4) uses cold water for medical asepsis.

2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized

patients?

1) Airborne microbes from other patients

2) Contact with contaminated equipment

3) Hands of healthcare workers

4) Exposure from family members

3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining medical

asepsis?

1) Washing hands

2) Donning gloves

3) Applying sterile drapes

4) Wearing a gown

4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the disease is

considered a:

1) pathogen.

2) fomite.

3) vector.

4) carrier.

5. A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Which precautions must the nurse

institute when caring for this patient?

1) Droplet transmission

2) Airborne transmission

3) Direct contact

4) Indirect contact

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6. A patient becomes infected with oral candidiasis (thrush) while receiving intravenous

antibiotics to treat a systemic infection. Which type of infection has the patient developed?

1) Endogenous nosocomial

2) Exogenous nosocomial

3) Latent

4) Primary

 7. A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has been receiving antibiotics for 2

days. His condition has stabilized, and his temperature has returned to normal. Which stage of

infection is the patient most likely experiencing?

1) Incubation

2) Prodromal

3) Decline

4) Convalescence

8. The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion. Which action is

necessary to help maintain sterile technique?

1) Closing the patients door to limit room traffic while preparing the sterile field

2) Using clean procedure gloves to handle sterile equipment

3) Placing the nonsterile syringes containing flush solution on the sterile field

4) Remaining 6 inches away from the sterile field during the procedure

9. A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower leg. These

findings are indicative of which secondary defense against infection?

1) Phagocytosis

2) Complement cascade

3) Inflammation

4) Immunity

10. The patient suddenly develops hives, shortness of breath, and wheezing after receiving

an antibiotic. Which antibody is primarily responsible for this patients response?

1) IgA

2) IgE

3) IgG

4) IgM

11. What type of immunity is provided by intravenous (IV) administration of

immunoglobulin G?

1) Cell-mediated

2) Passive

3) Humoral

4) Active

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12. A patient asks the nurse why there is no vaccine available for the common cold. Which

response by the nurse is correct?

1) The virus mutates too rapidly to develop a vaccine.

2) Vaccines are developed only for very serious illnesses.

3) Researchers are focusing efforts on an HIV vaccine.

4) The virus for the common cold has not been identified.

1 . A patient who has a temperature of 101F (38.3C) most likely requires:

1) acetaminophen (Tylenol).

2) increased fluids.

3) bedrest.

4) tepid bath.

14. Why is a lotion without petroleum preferred over a petroleum-based product as a skin

protectant? It:

1) Prevents microorganisms from adhering to the skin.

2) Facilitates the absorption of latex proteins through the skin.

3) Decreases the risk of latex allergies.

4) Prevents the skin from drying and chaffing.

15. For which range of time must a nurse wash her hands before working in the operating

room?

1) 1 to 2 minutes

2) 2 to 4 minutes

3) 2 to 6 minutes

4) 6 to 10 minutes

16. How should the nurse dispose of the breakfast tray of a patient who requires airborne

isolation?

1) Place the tray in a specially marked trash can inside the patients room.

Place the tray in a special isolation bag held by a second healthcare worker at the

2) patients door.

Return the tray with a note to dietary services so it can be cleaned and reused for the

3) next meal.

Carry the tray to an isolation trash receptacle located in the dirty utility room and

4) dispose of it there.

1 . How much liquid soap should the nurse use for effective hand washing? At least:

1) 2 mL

2) 3 mL

3) 6 mL

4) 7 mL

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18. To assure effectiveness, when should the nurse stop rubbing antiseptic hand solution

over all surfaces of the hands?

1) When fingers feel sticky

2) After 5 to 10 seconds

3) When leaving the clients room

4) Once fingers and hands feel dry

19. A patient is admitted to the hospital for chemotherapy and has a low white blood cell

count. Which precaution should the staff take with this patient?

1) Contact

2) Protective

3) Droplet

4) Airborne

20. While donning sterile gloves, the nurse notices the edges of the glove package are

slightly yellow. The yellow area is over 1 inch away from the gloves and only appears to be on

the outside of the glove package. What is the best action for the nurse to take at this point?

1) Continue using the gloves inside the package because the package is intact.

2) Remove gloves from sterile field and use a new pair of sterile gloves.

3) Throw all supplies away that were to be used and begin again.

4) Use the gloves and make sure the yellow edges of the package do not touch the client.

21. The nurse is removing personal protective equipment (PPE). Which item should be

removed first?

1) Gown

2) Gloves

3) Face shield

4) Hair covering

22. A nurse is splashed in the face by body fluid during a procedure. Prioritize the nurses

actions, listing the most important one first.

A. Contact employee health

B. Complete an incident report

C. Wash the exposed area

D.Report to another nurse that she is leaving the immediate area.

1) 1, 2, 3, 4

2) 2, 3, 4, 1

3) 3, 4, 1, 2

4) 4, 1, 2, 3

Multiple Response

Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.

1. In which situation would using standard precautions be adequate? Select all that apply.

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