Introduction to First-Line Defenses quiz Flashcards
Introduction to First-Line Defenses quiz
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Which of the following may be signs of choking? A) Inability to speak, B) Coughing, C) Wheezing, D) All of the above
D) All of the above Which is a strategy for preventing household fires? A) Installing smoke detectors, B) Keeping flammable materials away from heat sources, C) Regularly checking electrical appliances, D) All of the above
D) All of the above Which of the following is not a sign of choking? A) Inability to speak, B) Breathing normally, C) Coughing, D) Wheezing
B) Breathing normally What practices should be exercised to ensure food safety? Check all that apply. A) Washing hands before handling food, B) Cooking food to the right temperature, C) Storing food at safe temperatures, D) Using the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables
A, B, C Which portal of entry is the most commonly used by pathogens? A) Skin, B) Respiratory tract, C) Digestive tract, D) Urinary tract
B) Respiratory tract Which of the following is not a portal of entry? A) Skin, B) Respiratory tract, C) Digestive tract, D) Hair
D) Hair Which of the following provides a first line of defense against pathogens? A) Skin, B) Antibodies, C) White blood cells, D) Fever
A) Skin How can the nurse best minimize a patient’s risk for infection during tracheostomy care? A) By using sterile techniques, B) By wearing gloves, C) By washing hands before and after the procedure, D) All of the above
D) All of the above The nurse wears gloves for which of the following purposes? Select all that apply. A) To protect against infection, B) To maintain sterile conditions, C) To prevent cross-contamination, D) To keep hands warm
A, B, C Which of the following is not an example of a portal of entry for microorganisms? A) Skin, B) Respiratory tract, C) Digestive tract, D) Hair
D) Hair Which of the following is not an example of the body’s first line of defense against infection? A) Skin, B) Mucus membranes, C) Antibodies, D) Stomach acid
C) Antibodies When should you perform hand hygiene? (Select all that apply.) A) Before eating, B) After using the restroom, C) Before and after patient contact, D) After touching your face
A, B, C, D What is the best way for a nursing assistant to prevent infection? A) Wearing gloves, B) Using hand sanitizer, C) Performing hand hygiene, D) Wearing a mask
C) Performing hand hygiene Which of the following use moist heat to destroy microbes? A) Autoclaving, B) Boiling, C) Pasteurization, D) All of the above
D) All of the above How do cilia help to prevent infection? A) By trapping pathogens, B) By moving mucus out of the respiratory tract, C) By producing antibodies, D) By breaking down pathogens
B) By moving mucus out of the respiratory tract Which of the following is suitable for use on tissues for microbial control to prevent infection? A) Disinfectants, B) Antiseptics, C) Sterilizers, D) Detergents
B) Antiseptics Which of the following is not a portal of entry for pathogens? A) Skin, B) Respiratory tract, C) Digestive tract, D) Hair
D) Hair How does lysozyme on the skin and in tears protect against bacterial pathogens? A) By breaking down bacterial cell walls, B) By neutralizing toxins, C) By producing antibodies, D) By trapping bacteria
A) By breaking down bacterial cell walls Which of the following safety practices can prevent cross-contact? A) Using separate cutting boards for raw and cooked foods, B) Washing hands after handling raw meat, C) Cleaning surfaces with disinfectant, D) All of the above
D) All of the above
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