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1. 1The nurse prioritizes the care of four patients. Which patient has a systemic infection?

   1. A14-year-old with acute appendicitis
   2. B40-year-old with AIDS
   3. C80-year-old with a urinary tract infection
   4. D50-year-old with arthritis
2. 2A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a patient with suspected tuberculosis. When is the greatest risk of exposure to tuberculosis?

   1. AAfter a diagnosis is made
   2. BAfter the patient has begun medication therapy
   3. CBefore a diagnosis is made
   4. DAfter implementation of isolation precautions
3. 3What are some characteristics of microorganisms? (Select all that apply.)

   1. AInvolved in a life process of their own.
   2. BCan enter the body via skin, air, or blood.
   3. CMay be infectious.
   4. DPathogens that cause disease.
   5. ENonpathologic organisms that cause disease.
4. 4What is true regarding surgical asepsis?

   1. AIt includes hand hygiene.
   2. BIt is known as a sterile technique.
   3. CIt is known as a cleaning technique.
5. 5A person can spread a bacterial infection by which actions? (Select all that apply.)

   1. ALeaving used tissue on the lavatory
   2. BSneezing at work
   3. CDonating blood
   4. DKissing others
6. 6What should the nurse do to be diligent in providing a safe environment for the patient?

   1. AHand hygiene between patient contacts
   2. BKeeping a light on at night to prevent falls
   3. CChanging the bed linen to diminish microorganisms
   4. DRegulating the temperature to avoid draft
7. 7The nurse is instructing a patient about the most important preventive technique for breaking the chain of infection. What technique is the patient learning about?

   1. AStandard Precautions
   2. BMedical asepsis
   3. CHand hygiene
8. 8What assessment does the nurse recognize as an inflammatory response in a surgical wound on the leg of a patient?

   1. AThere are raised, red, pruritic welts on the leg.
   2. BA foul drainage is coming from the wound.
   3. CRubor and edema appear around the wound.
9. 9A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a patient with suspected tuberculosis. What assessment findings by the nurse are consistent with tuberculosis?

   1. AHypothermia
   2. BHemoptysis
   3. CNight terrors
10. 10What bacteria can lie dormant when conditions for growth are not favorable?

    1. ASpores
    2. BResidue
    3. CFlagella

11. 11The nurse is pouring a sterile solution from a bottle. What direction should the label on the bottle be in for appropriate technique?

    1. ACovered
    2. BFacing outward
    3. CFacing downward
    4. DIn the palm of the hand
12. 12The infection control officer is observing hospital staff for appropriate use of aseptic technique. What observation demonstrates the need for more instruction on surgical asepsis?

    1. AFacing the sterile field
    2. BPlacing a sterile dressing on a sterile field
    3. CTouching the edges of the sterile field with sterile gloves
    4. DKeeping gloved hands above the waist
13. 13A patient with a respiratory infection reports that he is not yet on an antibiotic. The nurse explains that the health care provider is waiting on the results of the culture and sensitivity. What does this test determine?

    1. AWhen the bacteria colonize
    2. BWhich antibiotics stop bacterial growth
    3. CWhat media the bacteria requires to grow
    4. DHow fast the bacteria grow
14. 14A health care worker is stuck by a needle left on the patient’s bedside table. The staff member appropriately reports the needle stick. What will the indicated treatment be combating?

    1. AHepatitis B
    2. BStaphylococcal infections
    3. CStreptococcal infections
15. 15A nurse is observing isolation precautions by wearing a mask while performing complex patient care. How often should the nurse change masks?

    1. A30 to 40 minutes
    2. B10 to 20 minutes
    3. C20 to 30 minutes
16. 16What additional complication does a disease caused by a virus have, compared to a disease caused by bacteria?

    1. AIs unable to be cultured.
    2. BMultiplies rapidly.
    3. CReturns frequently.
    4. DIs not killed by antibiotics.
17. 17The emergency department nurse is assessing a puncture wound of the foot. What is the most likely type of infection in this wound?

    1. AAnaerobic bacterial infection
    2. BAerobic bacterial infection
    3. CFungal infection
18. 18The nurse accidently spills blood from a specimen container. The first action the nurse takes is to don gloves. What should the nurse then spray the fluid with?

    1. A20% bleach solution
    2. B10% bleach solution
19. 19What does the nurse describe when giving an example of a fomite vehicle?

    1. AInfected wound
    2. BRabid dog
    3. CContaminated stethoscope
20. 20When assessing a patient for signs of an infection, the nurse recognizes which laboratory result as indicative of an infection?

    1. ALowered white blood cell count
    2. BIncreased white blood cell count
    3. CLowered red blood cell count
    4. DIncreased red blood cell count
21. 21The nurse is transporting a patient in respiratory isolation to the radiology department. What intervention should the nurse implement?

    1. ACover the patient with a sheet.
    2. BCall x-ray to come and get the patient.
    3. CApply a mask to the patient.
    4. DTake the patient down the service elevator.
22. 22The patient in isolation may experience psychological or emotional deprivation. What should the nurse do to help minimize these feelings?

    1. ASpend extra time with the patient.
    2. BAnswer the call light quickly.
    3. CBe cheerful.
23. 23Which word is defined as the scientific study of disease?

    1. APhysiology
    2. BPathology
24. 24A long-term care facility is committing to a restraint-free environment. What will the health care workers implement to encourage this environment?

    1. AFrequent orientation to surroundings.
    2. BExplain all procedures and treatments.
    3. CMaintain toileting routines.
    4. DMinimize exercise and ambulation.
25. 25Muscle is connected to bone by

    1. Aligaments.
    2. Btendons.
    3. Ccartilage.
26. 26A group of cells that act together to perform a function is called a(n)

    1. Amolecule.
    2. Borgan.
    3. Ctissue.
    4. Dorganism.
27. 27The nurse assesses a patient in a Posey safety reminder device (SRD) for which problem that may increase because of the use of SRDs?

    1. AImmobility
    2. BLethargy
    3. CRisk for impaired circulation
    4. DRisk for skin impairment
    5. EIncontinence
28. 28What technique should the nurse use when disposing of linens contaminated with feces?

    1. ADon gown, gloves, and mask
    2. BWash hands for 5 minutes after disposal
    3. CDon gloves only
29. 29Which word is defined as the study of the function of living organisms and their parts?

    1. APhysiology
    2. BPathology
    3. CAnatomy
30. 30A nurse instructs a unlicensed assistive personnel about the proper use of a gait belt and is observing a return demonstration. What action by the unlicensed assistive personnel should cause the nurse to intervene?

    1. AUnlicensed assistive personnel is walking on the patient’s strong side.
    2. BUnlicensed assistive personnel is walking to the side of the patient.
    3. CUnlicensed assistive personnel is securing the gait belt securely around the patient’s waist.
31. 31Which part of the respiratory system exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide?

    1. APharynx
    2. BBronchi
    3. CAlveoli
    4. DTrachea
32. 32Nearer to the surface of the body

    1. ASuperficial
    2. BSuperior
    3. CPosterior
33. 33Toward the head or above

    1. ASuperior
    2. BPosterior
    3. CSuperficial
34. 34Toward the feet or below

    1. AAnterior
    2. BInferior
    3. CPosterior
35. 35Toward the back

    1. APosterior
    2. BAnterior
    3. CInferior
36. 36Toward the front

    1. AAnterior
    2. BSuperior
    3. Csuperficial
37. 37A muscular sheet dividing the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities

    1. ADiaphragm
    2. BThoracic cavity
    3. CDorsal cavity
38. 38The lower part of the ventral body cavity

    1. AAbdominopelvic cavity
    2. BThoracic cavity
    3. CDorsal cavity
39. 39Cavity that is subdivided into pleural cavities

    1. AAbdominopelvic cavity
    2. Bdorsal cavity
    3. Cthoracic cavity
40. 40Contains the brain and spinal cord

    1. Aabdominopelvic cavity
    2. Bthoracic cavity
    3. Cdorsal cavity
41. 41What important safety precaution should the home health nurse teach parents in order to prevent burns to small children?

    1. ANever leave them unattended.
    2. BTurn pot handles on stoves away from reach.
    3. CKeep side rails up on the crib.
42. 42The nurse is providing teaching to elementary students regarding vectors. What example will the nurse provide as an example of a vector?

    1. AChild with measles giving it to his sister
    2. BTick whose bite causes Lyme disease
    3. CDog whose bite causes rabies
43. 43The supine position

    1. Adescribes the body lying face up.
    2. Bis also called anatomical position.
    3. Cdescribes the body lying face down.
44. 44System that contains the body’s heaviest organ

    1. Aintegumentary system
    2. Bskeletal system
    3. Cmuscular system
    4. Dendocrine system
45. 45System that has the ability to contract by conscious nerve regulation

    1. Acardiovascular system
    2. Bskeletal system
    3. Cendocrine system
46. 46System that regulates body functions rapidly but for a short duration

    1. Aendocrine system
    2. Bmuscular system
    3. Cthe nervous system
47. 47System that regulates body functions slowly but for a longer duration

    1. Anervous system
    2. Bintegumentary system
    3. Cendocrine system
48. 48Primary system for transporting materials to every cell in the body

    1. Acardiovascular system
    2. Bendocrine system
    3. Cmuscular system
49. 49
    The nurse manager is providing an in-service regarding a “safe hospital environment.” What will this education mainly focus on preventing?

    1. Afalls
    2. Binjury
    3. Ccontamination
50. 50When using directional terms to describe the body, it is assumed that the body is in what position?

    1. ASupine
    2. BAnatomical
    3. CProne
51. 51The two major body cavities are called

    1. Athoracic and abdominal.
    2. Bthoracic and pelvic.
    3. Cdorsal and ventral.
52. 52When the nurse ambulates with a patient who has left-sided weakness, what actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

    1. AWalk on the patient’s right side.
    2. BWalk on the patient's left side.
    3. CUse a gait belt.
53. 53What should a nurse do when encountering a mercury spill?

    1. AClose all outside windows
    2. BOpen any outside windows.
    3. COpen interior doors.
54. 54The prone position

    1. Adescribes the body lying face up.
    2. Bdescribes the body lying face down.
    3. Cis also called the anatomical position.
55. 55Which describes the anatomical relationship of the wrist to the elbow?

    1. AThe elbow is proximal to the wrist.
    2. BThe elbow is distal to the wrist.
    3. CThe elbow is lateral to the wrist.
56. 56The primary function of the skin is

    1. Atemperature regulation.
    2. Bprotection
    3. Cacting as the main sense organ.
57. 57What must the nurse do before applying a safety reminder device (SRD)?

    1. AGet permission from the family.
    2. BGet a health care provider’s order.
    3. CExplain the SRD to the patient.
58. 58What percentage of an adult’s body weight consists of water?

    1. A70% to 80%
    2. B30% to 40%
    3. C50% to 60%
59. 59The nurse must keep an accurate intake and output record to assess kidney efficiency. In order for the kidneys to remove waste, what is the least amount of hourly urine output the kidneys must produce to remove waste?
    
    

    1. A40 mL
    2. B20 mL
    3. C30 mL
60. 60What should the nurse focus on when creating a nursing care plan for a patient with metabolic acidosis?

    1. AFrequent periods of ambulation
    2. BIncreasing fluid intake
    3. CDeep-breathing exercises
61. 61Which of the following will result in a patient with excessive diarrhea?

    1. ARespiratory acidosis
    2. BMetabolic alkalosis
    3. CMetabolic acidosis
62. 62Substance that dissociates into ions when it dissolves in water

    1. AInterstitial fluid
    2. BElectrolyte
    3. Cion
63. 63Condition in which the blood sodium level is below normal

    1. AHyponatremia
    2. BOverhydration
64. 64An atom or molecule with a positive or negative charge

    1. AElectrolyte
    2. BIon
65. 65Type of fluid that is the most variable of the body fluids

    1. AInterstitial fluid
    2. BIntracellular fluid
66. 66Condition caused by a lower-than-normal blood concentration of potassium

    1. AHypokalemia
    2. BOverhydration
    3. CHyponatremia
67. 67Which of the following organs do not contribute to fluid output?

    1. ALungs
    2. BSkin
    3. CSkeletal muscles
68. 68The nurse uses a diagram to show that fluids in the interstitial and intravascular compartments are combined. What do they combine to form?

    1. AVertical compartment
    2. BExtracellular compartment
    3. CIntercellular compartment
69. 69The nurse encourages a patient who has been vomiting to drink fluids because the body fluid lost daily must match the amount of fluid taken in to maintain homeostasis. What is the recommended daily amount of fluid for an adult?

    1. A2050 mL
    2. B1500 mL
    3. C2500 mL
70. 70The negatively charged ion with the greatest concentration in the blood is

    1. AChloride
    2. BBicarbonate.
    3. CPhosphate.
71. 71The positively charged ion with the greatest concentration in the blood is

    1. Asodium.
    2. Bmagnesium.
    3. Ccalcium.
72. 72A nurse assesses an edematous cardiac patient. The nurse is aware that this condition is a result of retained fluid. What is the patient considered to be?

    1. AHyponatremic
    2. BHypernatremic
    3. CHypokalemic
73. 73What is the nurse closely assessing for in a patient with hypokalemia?

    1. AImpaired kidney function
    2. BSystemic edema
    3. CCardiac complications
74. 74Which type of body tissue contains the least amount of water?

    1. ANerve tissue
    2. BAdipose tissue
    3. CBone tissue
75. 75The nurse weighs a patient at the same time of day with the same scale and same clothing. What is this a simple and accurate method of determining?

    1. AWater balance
    2. BAccurate weight
76. 76Which of the following is not a source of water for the bod

    1. ACatabolism of food
    2. BAnabolism of food
77. 77The largest volume of water in the body is located

    1. Alymph.
    2. Binterstitial fluid.
    3. Cintracellular fluid.
78. 78Homeostasis of the hydrogen ion concentration in body fluids depends on the ratio of carbonic acid to bicarbonate in the extracellular fluid. What is this ratio?

    1. A1:20
    2. B1:15
    3. C1:10
79. 79Which of the following will result in a patient with excessive diarrhea?

    1. AMetabolic alkalosis
    2. BMetabolic acidosis
80. 80lectrolytes are not measured by weight; their chemical activity is expressed in milliequivalents. What does 1 mEq of potassium have the same combining power as?

    1. A1 mEq of magnesium
    2. B1 mEq of nitrogen
    3. C1 mEq of hydrogen
81. 81What does actively transporting electrolytes from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration require?

    1. AOsmotic pressure
    2. BHydrostatic pressure

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