Exam 2: Principles of Infection Control

A 78-year-old man is going to be discharged today after having abdominal surgery several days ago.The nurse notices that the patient has a temperature of 101.5° F and has some tan secretions in his suture area. A specimen is sent to the laboratory.The results show the presence of gram-positive cocci.The statement that might explain this condition is which of the following?

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Question 81

Commercial-grade hydrogen peroxide is an effective disinfectant at room temperature after how many minutes?

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Question 82

After a ventilator is cleaned and ready for use,it should be stored in:

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Question 83

Alcohols such as ethyl and isopropyl are unable to kill:

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Question 84

In general,germicides are most effective in which of the following environments?

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Question 85

Which of the following indicates the minimum time a tracheostomy inner cannula should be soaked in 3% hydrogen peroxide to be an effective disinfectant during a patient's tracheostomy care?

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Question 86

Dry-heat sterilization involves a 1-hour to 2-hour exposure at approximately:

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Question 87

The ability of alcohols to act as an effective disinfectant decreases significantly when their concentration drops below:

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Question 88

The respiratory therapist is in a contact isolation room with a patient.The stethoscope for use with this patient is located within the patient's room.Which of the following is the most appropriate solution for disinfecting this stethoscope?

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Question 89

An adult is brought to the emergency department with third-degree burns over 40% of his body.This patient now has an increased susceptibility to which of the following organisms?

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Question 90

Which of the following disinfectants/sterilizing agents is a respiratory irritant?

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Question 91

A prokaryotic,one-celled organism that ranges in size from 0.5 µm to 50 µm is usually classified as which of the following?

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Question 92

Which of the following is the most important infection control procedure for anyone who has direct patient contact?

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Question 93

Bacterial spores can be inactivated by exposure to:

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Question 94

An oxygen atom can be added to acetic acid to form an excellent disinfectant with sterilization capabilities.This disinfecting agent is:

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Question 95

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Commercial-grade hydrogen peroxide is an effective disinfectant at room temperature after how many minutes?

After a ventilator is cleaned and ready for use,it should be stored in:

Alcohols such as ethyl and isopropyl are unable to kill:

In general,germicides are most effective in which of the following environments?

Which of the following indicates the minimum time a tracheostomy inner cannula should be soaked in 3% hydrogen peroxide to be an effective disinfectant during a patient's tracheostomy care?

Dry-heat sterilization involves a 1-hour to 2-hour exposure at approximately:

The ability of alcohols to act as an effective disinfectant decreases significantly when their concentration drops below:

The respiratory therapist is in a contact isolation room with a patient.The stethoscope for use with this patient is located within the patient's room.Which of the following is the most appropriate solution for disinfecting this stethoscope?

An adult is brought to the emergency department with third-degree burns over 40% of his body.This patient now has an increased susceptibility to which of the following organisms?

Which of the following disinfectants/sterilizing agents is a respiratory irritant?

A prokaryotic,one-celled organism that ranges in size from 0.5 µm to 50 µm is usually classified as which of the following?

Which of the following is the most important infection control procedure for anyone who has direct patient contact?

Bacterial spores can be inactivated by exposure to:

An oxygen atom can be added to acetic acid to form an excellent disinfectant with sterilization capabilities.This disinfecting agent is:

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Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

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Assessment of Pulmonary Function

Assessment of Cardiovascular Function

Blood Gas Monitoring

Sleep Diagnostics

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Mechanical Ventilators: General-Use Devices

Infant and Pediatric Devices

Transport, Home Care, and Noninvasive Ventilatory Devices

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