Infection Risk Assessment Quiz
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Where do most bacteria typically colonize in the human body?

  • Nose
  • Mouth (correct)
  • Eyes
  • Skin

    • What term refers to the presence of microorganisms within a host without causing disease?

  • Pathogenesis
  • Infection
  • Colonization (correct)
  • Virus

    • Health Care-Associated Infections were formerly known as?

  • Community-Acquired Infections
  • Nosocomial Infections (correct)
  • Primary Infections
  • Secondary Infections

    • What term describes infections that result directly from diagnostic or therapeutic procedures?

    <p>Iatrogenic Infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of infection occurs when microorganisms originate from the hospital environment and personnel?

    <p>Exogenous Infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for an eye infection in a newborn caused by contamination from the mother's birth canal?

    <p>Ophthalmia Neonatorum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common goal of care for patients with infection?

    <p>Maintaining resistance to infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the final step of the nursing process, evaluation, vital to patient outcomes?

    <p>To ensure the desired outcome has been met after intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done after identifying and assessing a patient with a risk of infection?

    <p>Reassess or evaluate to ensure the desired outcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is important when conducting a review of systems and travel history with a patient and family?

    <p>Revealing risks for exposure to communicable diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be assessed when determining how a patient feels about illness or risk of infection?

    <p>Coping mechanisms, susceptibility, and knowledge of infection transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should common goals of care for patients with infection focus on?

    <p>Preventing exposure to infectious organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for a body temperature above the normal range?

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

    During ovulation, what happens to body temperature just before the egg is released?

    <p>It dips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a client with afebrile condition?

    <p>Does not have a fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fever is characterized by wide temperature fluctuation over a 24-hour period above normal?

    <p>Remittent fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key physiological mechanism involved in hypothermia?

    <p>Impaired hypothalamic thermoregulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What nursing intervention is recommended for fever to limit heat production?

    <p>Administer antipyretics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of thermometer has short, rounded tips for temperature measurement?

    <p>Rectal thermometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main clinical manifestation of hypothermia?

    <p>/Lack of muscle coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Heat stroke' occurs as a result of exposure to very hot weather. What is the main difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?

    <p>/Heat stroke results in pale, cool waxy skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should individuals consider using a mask or respirator for greater protection?

    <p>When interacting with large numbers of the public without consistent mask-wearing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is advised to consider using a mask or respirator for extra protection?

    <p>People who are immunocompromised.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario is using a mask or respirator not emphasized?

    <p>When working from home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended to wear a mask on crowded transportation?

    <p>Because it helps protect against viral particles, especially during long crowded rides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should particularly consider using a mask or respirator to protect against COVID-19?

    <p>Older adults and those with certain underlying medical conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of PPE suits as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To minimize exposure to hazards causing workplace injuries and illnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not mentioned as one of the hazards addressed by protective equipment in the text?

    <p>Radiation hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of surgical gowns, according to the text?

    <p>For reducing the spread of infection through contact with substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a typical use of protective clothing mentioned in the text?

    <p>For addressing biohazards in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of masks mentioned in the text?

    <p>To contain droplets and particles from breathing, coughing, or sneezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do PPE suits differ from protective clothing as described in the text?

    <p>PPE suits focus on reducing infection spread, while protective clothing addresses workplace hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

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