Exam 21: Infection Controlasepsis

A nurse is to insert an indwelling urinary catheter into a female client.After thorough hand hygiene,which of these techniques should the nurse use?

Which of these risk factors increases a client's susceptibility to infection?

The normal flora of microorganisms in the intestines is an example of:

When working with clients,the nurse is aware that the time between the entry of an infectious agent into the client and the onset of symptoms is:

Which of these terms refers to the ability of a microorganism to produce disease?

The client acquired an infection,which was not present or incubating at the time of a client's admission.This is an example of:

Microorganisms that cause influenza,chickenpox,and hepatitis B are:

To prevent the transmission of microorganisms,nurses must do which of the following?

Which of these methods can a nurse recommend that individuals use to reduce their risk of infection?

In preventing the spread of infection,the MOST important intervention for health care professionals is:

Which of these factors affects the virulence of a pathogen?

Which of these statements about bacteria is TRUE?

During which stage of the infectious process does a client with chickenpox see the first skin eruptions of the disease?

When providing discharge instructions to a surgical client,the nurse should include which of the following interventions? (Select all that apply. )

Which of the following lab values would be indicative of infection?

Which of these terms refers to microorganisms that are always present but usually not harmful to clients?

To eliminate pathogens from a stethoscope,between client contacts,which of these actions should the nurse take?

Which of these statements about the inflammatory process is TRUE?

Which of the following procedures requires the nurse to practice surgical asepsis?

Which of these terms is applied to a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia?