Fundamental of Nursing: Infection Control

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What are transient flora?

Microorganisms that attach to the skin for a brief period of time (correct)

Microorganisms that reproduce outside cells

Microorganisms that cause disease

Microorganisms that continually live on the skin

What does the term 'pathogenicity' refer to?

The ability of a pathogen to evade the attack of white blood cells

The strength of the pathogen to adhere to healthy cells

The frequency with which a pathogen causes disease

The ability of a microorganism to produce disease (correct)

Which of the following is a factor affecting the virulence of a pathogen?

The strength of the pathogen to adhere to healthy cells

The ability of a pathogen to evade the attack of white blood cells (correct)

The ability of a pathogen to damage cells or interfere with the body’s normal regulating systems

The ability of a pathogen to reproduce outside cells

Which type of microorganism lacks a true nucleus?

Bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Where can viruses live?

Inside cells only Signup and view all the answers

What are resident flora?

Microorganisms that are always present, usually without altering the client’s health Signup and view all the answers

What is the major role of nurses in infection control?

Providing quality care that incorporates infection-control principles Signup and view all the answers

Where do microorganisms exist according to the text?

Everywhere: in water, in soil, and on body surfaces such as the skin, intestinal tract, and other areas open to the outside Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of flora according to the text?

Microorganisms that occur or have adapted to live in a specific environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between resident and transient flora?

Resident flora are microorganisms that occur or have adapted to live in a specific environment while transient flora are always present without altering the client’s health Signup and view all the answers