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Infection Control Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A hundred college freshmen were monitored for colds during the winter. 55 are smokers. 75 \% of the smokers had 2 or more colds. 20 \% of the non-smokers had 2 or more colds. What type of study was this?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This is a cohort study, following a group over time to compare outcomes (colds) based on exposure (smoking).
Question 2 of 5
The most common organism associated with pneumonia in school-aged children and young adults
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mycoplasma is uncommon under the age of 5 but is the leading cause of pneumonia in school-aged children and young adults.
Question 3 of 5
What clinical feature is consistent with a diagnosis of community-acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA) infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CA-MRSA infections typically present in outpatient settings without prior hospitalization.
Question 4 of 5
Bacteria and viruses can spread by way of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed methods are common transmission routes for bacteria and viruses in healthcare settings.
Question 5 of 5
Which of these prescriptions will the nurse implement first for a client who has just been admitted to the intensive care unit after having a left lower lobectomy via video-assisted thorascopic surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Airway and oxygenation are main priorities in the immediate postoperative period. The client will likely be intubated, so coordination of care with respiratory therapy will be important.