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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is working with a patient who has a contagious condition. In recalling the chain of infection, the nurse knows that an environment favorable for the growth and reproduction of an infectious agent is referred to as ____.

A. a vector

B. a portal of entry

C. a reservoir

D. a susceptible host

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: a reservoir

Question 2 of 5

Which is the most commonly missed area of the hand when performing hand hygiene?

A. The palm of the hand

B. The middle and index fingers

C. Back of the hand

D. Around the fingernails/fingertips.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Around the fingernails/fingertips.

Question 3 of 5

An humuocompetent healthcare worker is found to have an anti-HBs level of 10 -redmlU/ml after a course of hepatitis B vaccine. Which of the following is/are true?

A. They need no further doses of hep B vaccine as satisfactory protection has been achieved

B. They should have 1 further dose of hep B vaccine

C. They should have 1 further course of hep B vaccine

D. They should have single booster dose of hep B vaccine after 5 years

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: They should have 1 further dose of hep B vaccine

Question 4 of 5

A nurse has seen several clients at a community health center. Which of the clients would be most at risk for developing an infection?

A. An older adult with several chronic illnesses

B. An infant who has just received first immunizations

C. An adolescent who had a basketball physical

D. A middle-aged adult with joint pain and stiffness

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: An older adult with several chronic illnesses

Question 5 of 5

The nurse has received a report from the emergency department that a patient with tuberculosis will be coming to the unit. Which items will the nurse need to care for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A. Private room

B. Negative-pressure airflow in room

C. Surgical mask, gown, gloves, eyewear

D. N95 respirator, gown, gloves, eyewear

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Negative-pressure airflow in room

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