Airborne Transmission and Inflammatory Response Quiz

What factor plays a key role in affecting host susceptibility to infection?

Normal pH levels

Elevated WBCs

Age, sex, and hereditary factors

Body’s white blood cells (correct)

Which laboratory data can indicate the presence of infection?

(Negative) culture in urine, blood, sputum, wound

Decreased ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate)

Decrease in specific types of white blood cells

Pathogens in urine, blood, sputum or drainage cultures (correct)

Which activity is part of medical asepsis?

Using surgical aseptic technique

Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter

Applying sterile drapes during a procedure

Hand hygiene and wearing gloves (correct)

What is the purpose of obtaining a Culture & Sensitivity (C&S)?

To detect microorganisms and antibiotic sensitivity or resistance Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to adjust antimicrobials based on Culture & Sensitivity results?

To optimize treatment by targeting specific pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of an elevated ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate) in the context of infection?

It is a marker for inflammation or infection Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario would you use surgical asepsis?

When inserting an indwelling urinary catheter or IV Signup and view all the answers

'Intact skin and mucous membranes' are essential factors affecting which aspect?

Risk for infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the inflammatory response?

To neutralize and dilute inflammatory agent Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of inflammatory exudate?

Mucous Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of chemotaxis in the inflammatory response?

To attract white blood cells to the site of injury Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cellular response in the inflammatory process?

Platelets Signup and view all the answers

What chemical mediator is responsible for increasing vascular permeability in inflammation?

Histamine Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about infection and inflammation?

Infection is not always present with inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What does exudate formation consist of in the context of inflammation?

Fluid and leukocytes moving from circulation to the site of injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Complement system in inflammation?

Activate cytokines Signup and view all the answers

Which type of Staphylococcus aureus is resistant to Vancomycin?

VancomycinResistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a Carbapenem-Resistant organism?

CRAB Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the targeted Health Care-Associated Infections mentioned in the text?

CAUTI Signup and view all the answers

Which infection is associated with Central-line use?

CLABSI Signup and view all the answers

What is the major body fluid excluded from Standard Precautions?

Sweat Signup and view all the answers

Which additional practice was included in Standard Precautions?

Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a notable health care-associated infection caused by bacteria mentioned in the text?

Clostridioides difficile (C.diff) infections Signup and view all the answers

What is a key behavior recommended in case of respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette?

Cough into your sleeve or elbow Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using ice within the first 24 hours after a soft tissue injury?

Reduce swelling and pain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the cardinal signs of acute local infection?

Numbness Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical color and characteristic of a mature scar formed during the healing process?

Avascular and pale Signup and view all the answers

Which type of wound healing process involves wounds with extensive tissue loss?

Secondary intention Signup and view all the answers

In which phase of healing do fibroblasts disappear as the scar becomes stronger?

Maturation phase Signup and view all the answers

What does RICE stand for in the context of treating soft tissue injuries?

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of wound healing involves granulation from edges in and from bottom up?

Granulation phase Signup and view all the answers

What type of wound healing is associated with delayed primary intention due to delayed suturing of the wound?

Tertiary intention Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a wound that would heal through secondary intention?

Granulates from edges in and from bottom up Signup and view all the answers