Nursing Fundamentals-Unit 3.01

Bad microorganisms that start infection, illness or disease in the body and make people sick are called:

• Pathogens

• Organisms

• Diseases

• Infections

Infection is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Which of the following statements is true regarding infection?

• It is the result of good microorganisms invading the body

• It interferes with normal body function

• The host is not used as a resource to multiply

• You show no signs or symptoms when you have an infection

Lacey has pain, redness, swelling and foul smelling drainage coming from a bug bite. Which of the following best describes Lacey’s symptoms?

• Systemic infection

• Opportunistic infection

• Local infection

• Everything’s normal

Sue has been confused and experiencing body aches, chills, weakness and running a fever the past two days. What might she have?

• Draining wound

• Systemic infection

• Local infection

• Nothing

What do microorganisms need to survive?

• Warm temperatures and moisture

• Dark areas

• Food

• All of the above

John contracted malaria from a mosquito bite. In the chain of infection, a mosquito is the:

• Reservoir

• Susceptible host

• Infection

• Bacteria

Which if the following is a reason elderly are at higher risk for infection?

• Drinking a lot of fluids

• Normal wound healing

• Good nutrition

• Decreased circulation

Which of the follow aseptic controls destroys pathogens that are already present and is not effective against spores and viruses?

• Hand washing

• Sterilization

• Standard precautions

• Disinfection

Rob is using hand rub when going into Mrs. Peterson’s room. Mrs. Peterson asks Rob how he knows it is safe to proceed with his work once he has used hand rub. Rob replies:

• After 5 seconds

• Once I get exactly 3 ounces rubbed in

• Once my hands are dry

• As soon as I touch the hand rub bottle

When cleaning non-disposable equipment, what should be done first?

• Sterilize or disinfect equipment

• Scrub with a brush

• Wash with soap and hot water

• Rinse in cold water