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Infection Control Quizlet Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of these groups will the nurse target in planning education related to tuberculosis(TB)? Select one that doesn't apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The groups the nurse plans to educate include those adults who live in crowded areas such as prisons and homeless shelters, and those who are recent immigrants to the USA. Other groups at higher risk for tuberculosis include those who abuse injection drugs or alcohol and those groups of lower socioeconomic status.
Question 2 of 5
of the organisms is its ability to cause disease.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Virulence defines a pathogen's disease-causing potential.
Question 3 of 5
During which stage of infection are the microorganisms growing and multiplying?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Microbes multiply during incubation before symptoms appear.
Question 4 of 5
What can healthcare workers do to prevent the transmission of infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All measures reduce pathogen spread effectively.
Question 5 of 5
Should you order a C-diff culture if you gave a laxative in the last 48 hours?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laxatives can cause false positives; testing should be delayed.