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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e (Hinkle 2017)
Chapter 71 : Management of Patients With Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
An immunosuppressed patient is receiving chemotherapy treatment at home. What infection-control measure should the nurse recommend to the family?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A clean but non-sterile home environment is sufficient for immunosuppressed patients, as intrinsic bacteria pose greater risks than environmental ones. Avoiding vaccinations or contact is unnecessary, and daily bleach cleaning is excessive.
Question 2 of 5
A medical nurse is careful to adhere to infection control protocols, including handwashing. Which statement about handwashing supports the nurses practice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Handwashing reduces pathogen transmission between patients, even with glove use. Bar soap can harbor bacteria, and waterless sanitizers are effective when water is unavailable.
Question 3 of 5
A male patient with gonorrhea asks the nurse how he can reduce his risk of contracting another sexually transmitted infection. The patient is not in a monogamous relationship. The nurse should instruct the patient to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Condom use significantly reduces STI transmission risk. Partner inquiries, visible symptoms, or limiting partners are less reliable prevention methods.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse places a patient in isolation. Isolation techniques have the potential to break the chain of infection by interfering with what component of the chain of infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isolation prevents pathogen spread by blocking the mode of transmission. It does not directly affect the agent, host, or portal of entry.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is colonized with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). What infection control measure has the greatest potential to reduce transmission of MRSA and other nosocomial pathogens in a health care setting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective measure to prevent MRSA and nosocomial pathogen transmission. Antibacterial soap, culture surveys, and housekeeping are less impactful.