Airborne Transmission and Inflammatory Response Quiz
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Airborne Transmission and Inflammatory Response Quiz

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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)?

    <p>To detect microorganisms and antibiotic sensitivity or resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To optimize treatment by targeting specific pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is a marker for inflammation or infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would you use surgical asepsis?

    <p>When inserting an indwelling urinary catheter or IV</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Risk for infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the inflammatory response?

    <p>To neutralize and dilute inflammatory agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mucous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of chemotaxis in the inflammatory response?

    <p>To attract white blood cells to the site of injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Histamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about infection and inflammation?

    <p>Infection is not always present with inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fluid and leukocytes moving from circulation to the site of injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Complement system in inflammation?

    <p>Activate cytokines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Staphylococcus aureus is resistant to Vancomycin?

    <p>VancomycinResistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>CRAB</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>CAUTI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infection is associated with Central-line use?

    <p>CLABSI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major body fluid excluded from Standard Precautions?

    <p>Sweat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which additional practice was included in Standard Precautions?

    <p>Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Clostridioides difficile (C.diff) infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cough into your sleeve or elbow</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Reduce swelling and pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Numbness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Avascular and pale</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Secondary intention</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Maturation phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Granulation phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tertiary intention</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Granulates from edges in and from bottom up</p> Signup and view all the answers

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