ch 21 iggy med surg 1
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What is a crucial factor required for effective antimicrobial therapy?

  • Standardized peak levels (correct)
  • Proper timing
  • Proper diet
  • Sufficient sunlight exposure

    • Which factor is NOT necessary for effective antimicrobial therapy?

  • Appropriate drug
  • Sufficient length of treatment
  • Proper route of administration
  • Standardized trough levels (correct)

    • Why is the proper route of administration essential for effective antimicrobial therapy?

  • To improve the taste of the medication
  • To ensure rapid absorption (correct)
  • To decrease cost
  • To reduce side effects

    • Which factor contributes significantly to antimicrobial resistance?

    <p>Using a low dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to use the appropriate drug for antimicrobial therapy?

    <p>To prevent adverse reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the dose of antimicrobial therapy is insufficient?

    <p>Reduced effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a sufficient length of treatment important in antimicrobial therapy?

    <p>To prevent recurrence of infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk of not following proper antimicrobial therapy?

    <p>Development of resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should the nurse prioritize after receiving information about a shift to the left in a client's white blood cell count?

    <p>Notify the provider and request antibiotics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is NOT necessary after a client is started on antibiotics for a virulent infection?

    <p>Notify the provider if the client's condition worsens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a shift to the left on a white blood cell count in a hospitalized client?

    <p>It implies an increase in immature neutrophils seen in bacterial infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After starting antibiotics for a client with a virulent infection, what should be the nurse's next priority?

    <p>Monitor closely for any signs of sepsis development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the role of a shift to the left in white blood cell counts?

    <p>It represents an increase in immature neutrophils characteristic of bacterial infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the nurse inform a client about after being started on antibiotics for an infection?

    <p>The potential side effects of the prescribed antibiotics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of infections, why should a nurse notify the provider when a client exhibits a shift to the left in white blood cell count?

    <p>To ensure appropriate antibiotic therapy is initiated promptly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is most crucial when a client shows signs of a shift to the left in their white blood cell count?

    <p>Promptly notify the provider and request further evaluation and treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding inhalation anthrax?

    <p>No additional precautions are needed beyond standard infection control practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nursing action is most effective in preventing healthcare-associated infections?

    <p>Consistently practicing appropriate hand hygiene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a client is suspected of having inhalation anthrax, which of the following precautions would be most appropriate?

    <p>No additional precautions beyond standard practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary reason for healthcare workers to practice consistent hand hygiene?

    <p>To prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about inhalation anthrax is false?

    <p>It is highly contagious and spreads rapidly from person to person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a healthcare worker suspects they may have been exposed to inhalation anthrax, which of the following actions should they take?

    <p>Report the potential exposure to their supervisor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about healthcare-associated infections is true?

    <p>They are primarily caused by contaminated hands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is least effective in preventing the spread of healthcare-associated infections?

    <p>Monitoring daily white blood cell counts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a factor necessary for the transmission of an infection?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding Standard Precautions?

    <p>Remain 3 feet away from any client who has an infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Standard Precautions?

    <p>To protect healthcare workers from exposure to potentially infectious bodily fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following personal protective equipment (PPE) is NOT mentioned as being required for Standard Precautions?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a potential source of infection that Standard Precautions are designed to protect against?

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

    Which of the following statements about Standard Precautions is FALSE?

    <p>Gowns should be worn for all client hygiene procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Standard Precautions is TRUE?

    <p>Gloves should be worn when there is a risk of contact with bodily fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Standard Precautions is FALSE?

    <p>Gowns should be worn for all client interactions, regardless of the care being provided</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the rationale for frequent assessment of the client after starting antibiotics for suspected meningitis?

    <p>Antibiotics can cause the release of endotoxins, potentially worsening the client's condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which precaution should be implemented for a client diagnosed with meningitis?

    <p>Droplet Precautions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT required for the transmission of an infection?

    <p>Presence of a vector for transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the role of endotoxins in meningitis?

    <p>Endotoxins are released by the lysis of bacterial cell membranes, contributing to the symptoms of meningitis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action by the nurse is most appropriate when caring for a client with suspected meningitis?

    <p>Assessing the client frequently for worsening of their condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the concept of colonization in the context of infection transmission?

    <p>Colonization refers to the presence of a pathogen within the body, without causing active infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best explains the need for Droplet Precautions in the case of meningitis?

    <p>Meningitis is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT a necessary component for the transmission of an infection?

    <p>A sterile environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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