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Which of the following is the definition of infection?
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 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?
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?
What is an example of an infection that can be asymptomatic or subclinical?
Why is infection prevention important for nurses?
Why is infection prevention important for nurses?
Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome for the concept of infection in nursing 138 lecture?
Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome for the concept of infection in nursing 138 lecture?
Which of the following is NOT true about infection prevention in nursing care?
Which of the following is NOT true about infection prevention in nursing care?
Which of the following is an example of an infection that can be asymptomatic or subclinical?
Which of the following is an example of an infection that can be asymptomatic or subclinical?
What is the main function of the immune system in the body?
What is the main function of the immune system in the body?
When is an infection considered asymptomatic or subclinical?
When is an infection considered asymptomatic or subclinical?
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