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HESI RN · HESI Fundamentals of Nursing · Chapter 14 Infection Control Review Questions

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Question 1 of 5

Which statement about tetanus diphtheria (TD) and tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (TDap) immunization for adults is correct?

A. TD for adults is given once every 5 years.

B. TDap is given alternately with TD every 5 years.

C. TDap needs to be given only once in adults in place of the TD booster to prevent re-emerging pertussis.

D. Instead of TD, TDap can be given every 5 years.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: TDap needs to be given only once in adults in place of the TD booster to prevent re-emerging pertussis.

Question 2 of 5

The following is not included in both utilization management and quality management plans:

A. Process for appealing treatment denials.

B. Conflict of interest policy.

C. Provision for annual program evaluation.

D. Confidentiality policy.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Process for appealing treatment denials.

Question 3 of 5

A patient who was hospitalized for 2 days calls 3 days after discharge complaining that he has developed healthcare-associated scabies due to his recent inpatient stay. The IP knows that his scabies infestation is not healthcare-associated because.

A. Scabies is only transmitted through contaminated linens, and the IP confirmed that all linens the patient came into contact with had been properly laundered

B. the incubation period for scabies is longer than 5 days

C. the incubation period for scabies is shorter than 3 days

D. Scabies is only transmitted through direct contact and none of the healthcare personnel who cared for the patient are infested

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: the incubation period for scabies is longer than 5 days

Question 4 of 5

Direct observation of performance by an individual of a specific skill may yield a temporary and artificial high result. This phenomenon is known as the:

A. Hawthorne effect

B. Measure of success

C. Score of inflation risk

D. Robertson's rule

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hawthorne effect

Question 5 of 5

The main reasons for hand hygiene non-compliance reported by the healthcare workers are:

A. Too busy to perform hand hygiene

B. Frequent handwashing results in skin irritation

C. It's easier to use gloves than to wash hands

D. All of the above.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above.

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