Week 2 Review

Which of the following is the most significant and commonly found infection-causing agent in health care institutions?

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Viruses

• Mold

Answer explanation

Fungi (molds and yeasts) can cause infection and are present in the air, soil, and water. Viruses cause infections including the common cold and do not respond to antibiotics.​

Which infection or disease may be spread by touching a contaminated inanimate article?​

• Rabies

• Giardia

• E. Coli

• Influenza

During which stage of infection is the patient most contagious?

• Incubation Stage

• Prodromal Stage

• Convalescent Stage

• Full Stage of Illness

Answer explanation

The patient is most infectious during the prodromal stage when early signs and symptoms of the disease are present but are often vague and nonspecific.

During this stage, the patient often does not realize he or she is contagious and spreads the infection.​

When should only standard precautions be used?

• Caring for a noninfectious patient

• Caring for a patient vomiting blood

• Caring for a patient with C. Diff

• Caring for a patient with VRE

Answer explanation

Care for patients with C. Diff & VRE are transmission based precautions.

A nurse is scheduling hygiene for patients on the unit. What is the priority the nurse uses to guide planning for patient’s personal hygiene?

• When the patient had their last bath

• The patient's usual hygiene practices and preferences

• The time that is convenient for the AP

• When bathing fits in the nurse's schedule