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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What does maceration refer to?

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

Which position is best for postural drainage?

<p>Trendelenburg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary cause of cyanosis?

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

What is the main characteristic of eczema?

<p>Dry and itchy skin (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Disinfection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does HAI stand for?

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

What is the main characteristic of basal cell carcinoma?

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

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

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

What is the primary cause of maceration?

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

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

<p>Semi-fowlers (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Excessive moisture (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary cause of maceration?

<p>Excessive moisture (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Trendelenburgs (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of melanoma?

<p>Causes reddening of the skin (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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