Test Bank For Current Medical Diagnosis And Treatment 2023/2024 62nd Edition By Maxine Papadakis, Stephen Mcphee, Michael Rabow & Kenneth Mcquaid | Questions and Answers Guide
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Table of Contents 1.Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
- Common Symptoms
- Preoperative Evaluation & Perioperative Management
- Geriatric Disorders
- Palliative Care & Pain Management
- Dermatologic Disorders
- Disorders of the Eyes & Lids
- Otolaryngology Disorders
- Pulmonary Disorders
- heart disease
- Systemic Hypertension
- Blood Vessel & Lymphatic Disorders
- Blood Disorders
- Disorders of Hemostasis, Thrombosis, & Antithrombotic Therapy
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Liver, Biliary Tract, & Pancreas Disorders
- Breast Disorders
- Gynecologic Disorders
- Obstetrics & Obstetric Disorders
- Rheumatologic, Immunologic, & Allergic Disorders
- Electrolyte & Acid Base Disorders
- kidney disease
- Urologic Disorders
- Nervous System Disorders
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Endocrine Disorders
- Diabetes Mellitus & Hypoglycemia
- Lipid Disorders
- Nutritional Disorders & Obesity
- Common Problems in Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Therapy
- HIV Infection & AIDS 2 / 4
- Viral & Rickettsial Infections
- Bacterial & Chlamydial Infections
- Spirochetal Infections
- Protozoal & Helminthic Infections
- Mycotic Infections
- Disorders Related to Environmental Emergencies
- Poisoning
- Cancer
- Genetic & Genomic Disorders
- Orthopedic Disorders & Sports Medicine
- Sexual & Gender Minority Health
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Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
- Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections
among clients? The nurse:
1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap.2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds.
3) washes hands only after leaving each room.4) uses cold water for medical asepsis.
- What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized patients?
1) Airborne microbes from other patients 2) Contact with contaminated equipment
3) Hands of healthcare workers 4) Exposure from family members
- Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining
medical asepsis?
1) Washing hands 2) Donning gloves 3) Applying sterile drapes
4) Wearing a gown
- A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the
disease is considered a:
1) pathogen.2) fomite.3) vector.
4) carrier.
- A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Which precautions must the
nurse institute when caring for this patient?
1) Droplet transmission 2) Airborne transmission 3) Direct contact
4) Indirect contact
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