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The nurse administers an immunization consisting of antibodies against hepatitis B. The nurse knows this is a form of what type of immunity?

A) Naturally acquired passive
B) Naturally acquired active
C) Artificially acquired passive
D) Innate

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Question 2

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The nurse understands that which set of vitals most likely indicates infection?

A) 98.6, 75, 18, 120/80
B) 99, 80, 19, 110/70
C) 100.5, 96, 22, 150/100
D) 98.9, 65, 18, 98/62

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The nurse correctly identifies that the most effective method to prevent hospital-acquired infections is:

A patient admitted after abdominal surgery has a nursing diagnosis of risk for infection. Which is the most appropriate goal?

Which statement regarding handwashing indicates a need for further education? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is preparing to perform suctioning on a new tracheostomy with the potential for forceful expulsion of secretions. What PPE should be worn?

The nurse notes that a patient's albumin is low and is concerned about the patient's ability to fight infection related to antibodies being made from what?

The nurse correctly identifies which patient as having the greatest risk for infection?

The nurse is providing education to a patient who is being discharged home on antibiotic therapy. Which of the following statement(s) by the patient indicates further education is needed? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse recognizes the correct order to remove PPE as:

The nurse has placed her sterile gloved hands below her waist. Her hands are now considered:

The antigen-antibody reaction is an example of what type of immunity?

For which situation is it inappropriate to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is comatose. Her intervention is appropriate when she performs oral care:

A disease-causing organism is known as:

The nurse knows that standard precautions are indicated for: (Select all that apply.)

The patient is on protective precautions. Which is true regarding these precautions? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse knows that which of the following skills does not require the use of sterile technique?

The nurse is teaching a group of patient about diseases such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever that are transmitted by ticks. The nurse's explanation would be correct if she states that the tick functions as:

The nurse is planning care for an elderly patient. The nurse recognizes the patient is at risk for respiratory infections based on which factors? (Select all that apply.)