Infection in Nursing
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Which of the following is the definition of infection?

  • The body's major defense mechanism against infectious organisms
  • The prevention of infection
  • The invasion of body tissue by microorganisms (correct)
  • The clinical evidence of disease
  • When is an infection considered asymptomatic or subclinical?

  • When there is clinical evidence of disease
  • When the infection is caused by cytomegalovirus
  • When there is no clinical evidence of disease (correct)
  • When the infection is in a pregnant woman
  • What is the relationship between infection and the immune system?

  • The immune system is the body's major defense mechanism against infectious organisms (correct)
  • The immune system prevents all types of infections
  • Infection and the immune system are unrelated
  • Infection weakens the immune system
  • What is an example of an infection that can be asymptomatic or subclinical?

    <p>Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in a pregnant woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is infection prevention important for nurses?

    <p>It is key to quality nursing care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome for the concept of infection in nursing 138 lecture?

    <p>Understanding the body's major defense mechanism against infectious organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true about infection prevention in nursing care?

    <p>It is not important in the management of care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an infection that can be asymptomatic or subclinical?

    <p>Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in a pregnant woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the immune system in the body?

    <p>To defend against infectious organisms and abnormal or damaged cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is an infection considered asymptomatic or subclinical?

    <p>When there is no clinical evidence of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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