Exam 23: Promoting Asepsis Preventing Infection

The nurse has just administered a subcutaneous insulin injection to her diabetic patient.What is the next immediate action by the nurse?

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

A patient develops localized heat and erythema over an area on the lower leg.These findings are indicative of which secondary defense against infection?

Which of the following protect(s)the body against infection? Select all that apply.

What statements best describe the association between smoking and pulmonary infections? Select all that apply.

The patient in the intensive care unit has developed a urinary tract infection related to the indwelling urinary catheter.Which of the following best describes this type of infection?

A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis.Which precautions must the nurse institute when caring for this patient?

The community health nurse is preparing a teaching plan for emergency preparedness in the instance of a major disease outbreak.Which of the following will the nurse include in the plan for the home setting? Select all that apply.

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

Why is a lotion without petroleum preferred over a petroleum-based product as a skin protectant? It:

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?

Alcohol-based solutions for hand hygiene can be used to combat which types of organisms? Select all that apply.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)is a federal agency devoted to infection control and prevention in healthcare settings.What are the goals of the CDC? Select all that apply.

The hospital nurse educator is preparing an orientation class for those newly hired on the surgical suite.Which of the following will the educator include in the orientation curriculum regarding hand and fingernail care? Select all that apply.

The patient is just beginning to feel symptoms after being exposed to an upper respiratory infection.Which antibody would be most likely to be found in a test of immunoglobulin levels?

The nurse is obtaining her patient's health history related to infections.What are appropriate questions the nurse will ask the patient? Select all that apply.

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?

What type of immunity is provided by intravenous (IV)administration of immunoglobulin G?

Should a bioterrorism event occur,what factor is most important in minimizing the effects of such an event?

The mother of a 6-year-old child says to the pediatric nurse,"My son had such a bad case of the measles.I hope he doesn't get them again." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?