ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 7 : Asepsis and Infection Control Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is distressed that an antibiotic has not been effective for the control of the infection. The nurse explains that some bacteria are capable of defending against antibiotics by the formation of a ____
Correct Answer: capsule
Rationale: Some bacteria can protect themselves by the formation of a capsule of sticky protein that prevents antibiotics from entering the cell.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse reminds a group of nursing students that the type of asepsis that destroys all microorganisms and their spores is ____ asepsis.
Correct Answer: surgical
Rationale: Surgical asepsis destroys all microorganisms and their spores.
Question 3 of 5
Which is true regarding surgical asepsis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Surgical asepsis is known as a sterile technique.
Question 4 of 5
What action exemplifies a nurse practicing medical asepsis in performing daily care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping the bed linens off the floor is an example of medical asepsis; all other options are examples of surgical asepsis.
Question 5 of 5
What bacteria can lie dormant when conditions for growth are not favorable?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spore formation occurs when conditions are unfavorable, causing the bacteria to take a dormant form.