PRN 1032 CCC1: Chapt. 16 & 17 questions with verified
answers
___ is the most important action in preventing the transmission of infection.
Ans✓✓✓ Hand hygiene
1. hat
2. gown
3. mask
4. shoes
5. eyewear
6. gloves Ans✓✓✓ Proper sequence of applying Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
A means of preventing contact between a patient and others to prevent the
spread of infection. Emphasis is placed on containing microorganisms and
preventing their spread. Ans✓✓✓ isolation
a tick carrying Lyme disease Ans✓✓✓ Considering the chain of infection, a vector
might be?
Aerobic Ans✓✓✓ needs oxygen to live and grow
age
malnutrition
excessive stress or fatigue
low leukocyte count
,altered defense mechanisms
alcoholism
chronic illness
indwelling tubes, devices, or equipment
immunosuppressive treatment, chemotherapy, or corticosteroid treatment
Ans✓✓✓ List the factors that increase susceptibility to infection:
Anaerobic Ans✓✓✓ able to live and grow only in the absence of oxygen
Antibiotic Ans✓✓✓ chemical substance that can kill or or alter the growth of
bacterial microorganisms
Antimicrobial Ans✓✓✓ killing or suppressing growth of microorganisms
Antiseptic Ans✓✓✓ chemical compound that is used on skin or tissue to
eliminate the growth of microorganisms
Are you suppose to recap needles before disposal ? Ans✓✓✓ NO
Artificially acquired immunity Ans✓✓✓ achieved through injection of vaccines or
immunizing substances that contain dead or inactive microorganisms
Artificially acquired passive immunity Ans✓✓✓ provided by injection with
antibodies derived from infected blood of people or animals
, Asepsis Ans✓✓✓ the practice of making the environment and objects free of
microorganisms (infection prevention)
Aseptic Ans✓✓✓ free of microorganisms
bacteria Ans✓✓✓ single celled microorganisms lacking a nucleus that reproduce
from every few minutes up to several weeks.
Based on interrupting the mode of transmission by identifying the specific
secretions, body fluids, tissues, or excretions that might be infective. Ans✓✓✓
Transmission-Based Precautions
Because malnutrition decreases immune function Ans✓✓✓ How does
malnutrition contribute to the susceptibility of infection ?
Before collecting body fluid or other potentially infections material, verify the
physicians orders and fill out the correct lab form. Label the specimen. Give
explanation of what is needed to the patient. Collect specimen without
contamination. Ans✓✓✓ Specimen Precaution & Transport
Begins when the organism firsts enters the body and lasts until the onset of
symptoms. During the period the organism multiplies, and the duration of the
period varies depending on the type of microorganism. Ans✓✓✓ The Incubation
Period
By careful hand hygiene Ans✓✓✓ How can cross-contamination be prevented ?
answers
___ is the most important action in preventing the transmission of infection.
Ans✓✓✓ Hand hygiene
1. hat
2. gown
3. mask
4. shoes
5. eyewear
6. gloves Ans✓✓✓ Proper sequence of applying Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
A means of preventing contact between a patient and others to prevent the
spread of infection. Emphasis is placed on containing microorganisms and
preventing their spread. Ans✓✓✓ isolation
a tick carrying Lyme disease Ans✓✓✓ Considering the chain of infection, a vector
might be?
Aerobic Ans✓✓✓ needs oxygen to live and grow
age
malnutrition
excessive stress or fatigue
low leukocyte count
,altered defense mechanisms
alcoholism
chronic illness
indwelling tubes, devices, or equipment
immunosuppressive treatment, chemotherapy, or corticosteroid treatment
Ans✓✓✓ List the factors that increase susceptibility to infection:
Anaerobic Ans✓✓✓ able to live and grow only in the absence of oxygen
Antibiotic Ans✓✓✓ chemical substance that can kill or or alter the growth of
bacterial microorganisms
Antimicrobial Ans✓✓✓ killing or suppressing growth of microorganisms
Antiseptic Ans✓✓✓ chemical compound that is used on skin or tissue to
eliminate the growth of microorganisms
Are you suppose to recap needles before disposal ? Ans✓✓✓ NO
Artificially acquired immunity Ans✓✓✓ achieved through injection of vaccines or
immunizing substances that contain dead or inactive microorganisms
Artificially acquired passive immunity Ans✓✓✓ provided by injection with
antibodies derived from infected blood of people or animals
, Asepsis Ans✓✓✓ the practice of making the environment and objects free of
microorganisms (infection prevention)
Aseptic Ans✓✓✓ free of microorganisms
bacteria Ans✓✓✓ single celled microorganisms lacking a nucleus that reproduce
from every few minutes up to several weeks.
Based on interrupting the mode of transmission by identifying the specific
secretions, body fluids, tissues, or excretions that might be infective. Ans✓✓✓
Transmission-Based Precautions
Because malnutrition decreases immune function Ans✓✓✓ How does
malnutrition contribute to the susceptibility of infection ?
Before collecting body fluid or other potentially infections material, verify the
physicians orders and fill out the correct lab form. Label the specimen. Give
explanation of what is needed to the patient. Collect specimen without
contamination. Ans✓✓✓ Specimen Precaution & Transport
Begins when the organism firsts enters the body and lasts until the onset of
symptoms. During the period the organism multiplies, and the duration of the
period varies depending on the type of microorganism. Ans✓✓✓ The Incubation
Period
By careful hand hygiene Ans✓✓✓ How can cross-contamination be prevented ?
