Deck 1

Question 1

What is virulence?

Answer 1

The severity of the infectious disease that results from exposure to the agent

Question 2

What is colonization?

Answer 2

The presence and multiplication of infectious organisms without invading or causing damage to tissue; urine, skin, DO NOT CAUSE AN INFECTION OR INJURY—just are present

Question 3

What factor has the largest impact on the transmission of microbial agents?

Answer 3

Changes in environment

Question 4

What does HERD (immunity) mean?

Answer 4

A large portion of the population are not susceptible to a communicable disease. The few that are susceptible are less likely to be exposed and contract the disease.

Question 5

What factors are identified to be related to the emergence/reemergence of an infectious disease?

Answer 5

Microbial adaptation and change. Climate and weather. Human demographics and behavior International travel and commerce Breakdown of public health measures. War and famine War, famon, economic development. Human susceptibility to infection Changing ecosystems. Economic development and land use. Technology and industry. Poverty and social inequality. Lack of Political will *Intent to harm (bioterrorism)

Question 6

What should the charge nurse tell the family and nurses to wear with someone who has tuberculosis?

Answer 6

(Airborne) Mask, gloves, gown, face shield

Question 7

What type of water should people avoid when preparing food?

Answer 7

Tap water

Question 8

What could we educate the community regarding mosquitos? For example what should they use?

Answer 8

Bug repellent

Question 9

What should the nurse educate on risk factors for contracting hepatitis? HEP C?

Answer 9

Multiple tattoos (using the same needles). Hep C is transmitted via blood-to-blood contac

Question 10

What is family-centered nursing?

Answer 10

Treating the whole family as a unit

Question 11

What is a nuclear family system?

Answer 11

Two parents and their children that they have had together only). Who makes the family decisions? Like where they go on vacation “hint”

Question 12

What is a nurse-family partnership?

Answer 12

Improvement of pregnancy outcomes, child health and development, and deficiencies.

Question 13

What is NOT a National Health Goal for families?

Answer 13

Do not want to decrease amount if PCPs (primary care physicians)

Question 14

What recommendations should be mentioned to prevent foodborne illnesses?

Answer 14

Wash all fresh fruits and veggies, avoid unpasteurized dairy, keep foods at cold temperatures when storing, reheat leftovers

Question 15

What is respite care?

Answer 15

designed for a primary caretaker to be able to take a break. Temporary relief care designed for families of children or adults with special needs

Question 16

What should a nurse understand about cultural competence?

Answer 16

Continue discussion even if the patient is looking away from you when talking. (The nurse should be aware that optimal cultural competence embraces diversity, ongoing active learning, and promotes multicultural work-place harmony.

Question 17

What is family systems theory?

Answer 17

Deal with the whole family

Question 18

What is an example of the health promotion and self-care family function?

Answer 18

Importance of taking care of their health

Question 19

What should the nurse prepare to prevent communicable and infectious diseases?

Answer 19

Isolation (key work in answer)

Question 20

What factors could increase a clients risk of contracting a communicable and infectionous disease?

Answer 20

Immune suppressing medications, poor nutrition, older age, and living in a nursing home or crowded living conditions.

Question 21

What could be a problem if the water isn’t clear, and the person doesn’t feel well after drinking the water?

Answer 21

Waterborne disease

Question 22

What hazardous material was found in home built in the 1970’s?

Answer 22

Lead(lead in the paint)