Infectious Diseases and Infection Control Quiz
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Which term refers to an agent that prevents the growth and reproduction of bacteria?

  • Sterilization
  • Bacteriostatic agent (correct)
  • Asepsis
  • Nosocomial

    • Which term refers to a person who carries pathogens but is not ill?

  • Reservoir
  • Carrier (correct)
  • Pathogen
  • Susceptible host

    • Which term refers to the complete elimination of all microorganisms, including spores?

  • Antiseptic
  • Contaminated
  • Sterile (correct)
  • Disinfection

    • Which of the following factors is NOT associated with pressure ulcer development?

    <p>Excessive physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common location for pressure ulcers to develop?

    <p>Sacrum/Coccyx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does maceration refer to?

    <p>Prune-like skin due to excessive moisture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which position is best for postural drainage?

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

    What is the correct order for washing a client's arms and legs?

    <p>Distal to proximal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of cyanosis?

    <p>Lack of oxygen in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of eczema?

    <p>Dry and itchy skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the practices that limit the transmission of microorganisms, also called clean technique?

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

    Which term refers to the process that eliminates many microorganisms from inanimate environmental surfaces?

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

    What does HAI stand for?

    <p>Hospital-acquired infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of basal cell carcinoma?

    <p>It is malignant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to pressure ulcer formation?

    <p>Adequate nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of maceration?

    <p>Excessive moisture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which position is recommended to promote lung expansion and facilitate dialysis?

    <p>Semi-fowlers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a guideline for foot and nail care?

    <p>Cut corns and calluses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the condition in which blood flow is constricted or reduced in part of the body?

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

    Which of the following terms refers to the swelling caused by a collection of fluid in the spaces that surround the body tissues/organs?

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

    Which of the following terms refers to the process that eliminates many microorganisms from inanimate environmental surfaces?

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

    Which of the following factors is NOT associated with pressure ulcer development?

    <p>Excessive moisture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms refers to a person who carries pathogens but is not ill?

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

    Which of the following factors is NOT associated with pressure ulcer development?

    <p>Regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of maceration?

    <p>Excessive moisture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the most common type of cancer that arises on damaged skin?

    <p>Basal cell carcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bed positions is recommended for postural drainage?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a guideline for preparing a client for ambulation?

    <p>Pull the client up to a sitting position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of melanoma?

    <p>Causes reddening of the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a guideline for foot and nail care?

    <p>Trim toenails if needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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