Funds Exam 1 Concept Review

Which of the following PPE is required for Transmission-Based Precautions for a patient with respiratory illness?

• Gloves and gown

• Mask and eye protection

• N95 respirator and gloves

• Clean dressings

What diagnosis is MOST likely to require droplet precautions?

• Tuberculosis

• Influenza

• MRSA infection

• Chickenpox

Which PPE is required for a patient under contact precautions?

• N95 mask

• Gloves and gown

• Surgical mask

• Face shield

A patient diagnosed with Clostridium difficile (C. diff) should be placed under which type of precaution?

• Droplet

• Contact

• Airborne

• Standard

What happens during the incubation period?

• The body begins to fight infection.

• Symptoms appear.

• Microorganisms replicate without symptoms.

• Recovery begins.

Which period is characterized by vague symptoms and malaise?

• Incubation period

• Prodromal period

• Illness period

• Convalescent period

In which stage do specific symptoms of the disease become apparent?

• Incubation period

• Prodromal period

• Illness period

• Convalescent period

What is the main focus during the convalescent period?

• Initial exposure

• Recovery and return to health

• Onset of symptoms

• Severe symptoms

What represents the causative agent in the chain of infection?

• The environment where the pathogen lives

• The pathogen itself (virus, bacteria, etc.)

• The way the pathogen transfers

• The person infected

Which component of the chain of infection refers to the location where pathogens live and multiply?

• Causative agent

• Reservoir

• Portal of exit

• Mode of transmission