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Asepsis and Infection Control NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
An insect or animal carrier of a disease is known as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A vector is an insect or animal that can transmit a disease-causing organism from one host to another. This can include mosquitoes, ticks, and flies, among others. These vectors are capable of carrying pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites, and can introduce them into a new host through biting or other means. By transmitting these pathogens, vectors play a significant role in the spread of many diseases, such as malaria, dengue fever, and Lyme disease.
Question 2 of 5
A student nurse is performing a urinary catheterization for the first time and inadvertently contaminates the catheter by touching the bed linens. What should the nurse do to maintain surgical asepsis for this procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which is FALSE regarding PCP pneumonia in AIDS?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A previously well 25 week pregnant lady presents as a neighbours child she was looking after 2 days ago has developed chicken pox. What would you advise?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 56 yo man presents with a penetrating wound to his leg from a wooden stake. The wound is contaminated with debris. His last tetanus booster was 12 years ago, but records reliably indicate he's had 3 doses of tetanus vaccine. The most appropriate anti-tetanus regimen for him is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.