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Where do most bacteria typically colonize in the human body?
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?
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?
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?
What term describes infections that result directly from diagnostic or therapeutic procedures?
Which type of infection occurs when microorganisms originate from the hospital environment and personnel?
Which type of infection occurs when microorganisms originate from the hospital environment and personnel?
What is the term used for an eye infection in a newborn caused by contamination from the mother's birth canal?
What is the term used for an eye infection in a newborn caused by contamination from the mother's birth canal?
What is a common goal of care for patients with infection?
What is a common goal of care for patients with infection?
Why is the final step of the nursing process, evaluation, vital to patient outcomes?
Why is the final step of the nursing process, evaluation, vital to patient outcomes?
What should be done after identifying and assessing a patient with a risk of infection?
What should be done after identifying and assessing a patient with a risk of infection?
Which aspect is important when conducting a review of systems and travel history with a patient and family?
Which aspect is important when conducting a review of systems and travel history with a patient and family?
What should be assessed when determining how a patient feels about illness or risk of infection?
What should be assessed when determining how a patient feels about illness or risk of infection?
What should common goals of care for patients with infection focus on?
What should common goals of care for patients with infection focus on?
What is the term used for a body temperature above the normal range?
What is the term used for a body temperature above the normal range?
During ovulation, what happens to body temperature just before the egg is released?
During ovulation, what happens to body temperature just before the egg is released?
What is the characteristic of a client with afebrile condition?
What is the characteristic of a client with afebrile condition?
Which type of fever is characterized by wide temperature fluctuation over a 24-hour period above normal?
Which type of fever is characterized by wide temperature fluctuation over a 24-hour period above normal?
What is the key physiological mechanism involved in hypothermia?
What is the key physiological mechanism involved in hypothermia?
What nursing intervention is recommended for fever to limit heat production?
What nursing intervention is recommended for fever to limit heat production?
Which type of thermometer has short, rounded tips for temperature measurement?
Which type of thermometer has short, rounded tips for temperature measurement?
What is the main clinical manifestation of hypothermia?
What is the main clinical manifestation of hypothermia?
'Heat stroke' occurs as a result of exposure to very hot weather. What is the main difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
'Heat stroke' occurs as a result of exposure to very hot weather. What is the main difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
When should individuals consider using a mask or respirator for greater protection?
When should individuals consider using a mask or respirator for greater protection?
Who is advised to consider using a mask or respirator for extra protection?
Who is advised to consider using a mask or respirator for extra protection?
In which scenario is using a mask or respirator not emphasized?
In which scenario is using a mask or respirator not emphasized?
Why is it recommended to wear a mask on crowded transportation?
Why is it recommended to wear a mask on crowded transportation?
Who should particularly consider using a mask or respirator to protect against COVID-19?
Who should particularly consider using a mask or respirator to protect against COVID-19?
What is the primary purpose of PPE suits as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of PPE suits as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is not mentioned as one of the hazards addressed by protective equipment in the text?
Which of the following is not mentioned as one of the hazards addressed by protective equipment in the text?
What is the purpose of surgical gowns, according to the text?
What is the purpose of surgical gowns, according to the text?
Which of the following is a typical use of protective clothing mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a typical use of protective clothing mentioned in the text?
What is the function of masks mentioned in the text?
What is the function of masks mentioned in the text?
How do PPE suits differ from protective clothing as described in the text?
How do PPE suits differ from protective clothing as described in the text?
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