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Asepsis and Infection Control NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
If a child has received a dose of MMR vaccine before the age of 12 months:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pre-12-month MMR dose is discounted, requiring 2 more doses at routine times, per Green Book.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is/are true:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Post-splenectomy vaccination should be delayed 2 weeks, per Green Book.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which of the following are characteristics of the stage of infection known as full stage of illness? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The full stage of illness is characterized by specific symptoms and depends on the infection type for its duration and severity.
Question 5 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: Surgical asepsis requires restarting with sterile supplies if contamination occurs.