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Which type of hepatitis spreads through contaminated food and water?

Hep A

Which product would the nurse instruct intravenous drug users (IDUs) to use for cleaning of needles and syringes between uses? A.) Bleach B.) Hot water C.) Ammonia D.) Rubbing Alcohol

A.) Bleach IDUs should be instructed to fill syringes with household bleach and shake the syringe for 30 to 60 seconds.

Which structure is a component of the auditory ossicles? A.) Malleus B.) Vestibule C.) Tympanic membrane D.) External acoustic meatus

A.) Malleus Auditory ossicles includes the malleus, incus, and stapes

Which sexually transmitted infection (STI) is most commonly reported? A.) Syphilis B.) Chlamydia C.) Gonorrhea D.) Human immunodeficiency virus

B.) Chlamydia

Which structure lies inside and parallel to the sclera? A.) Lens B.) Choroid C.) Conjunctiva D.) Ciliary process

B.) Choroid

Which term describes the practice of placing clients with the same infection in a semi-private room? A.) Isolating B.) Cohorting C.) Colonizing D.) Cross-referencing

B.) Cohorting

After a cerebrovascular accident (also known as brain attack) a client is unable to differentiate between heat or cold and sharp or dull sensory stimulation. What lobe of the brain should the nurse conclude is likely affected? A.) Frontal B.) Parietal C.) Temporal D.) Occipital

B.) Parietal

Which manifestation indicates tertiary syphilis? A.) Chancre B.) Alopecia C.) Gummas D.) Condylomata

C.) Gummas Gummas are chronic, destructive lesions affecting the skin, bone, liver, and mucous membranes during tertiary syphilis.

Which criteria would the nurse consider when determining if an infection is a health care-associated infection (HAI)? A.) Originated primarily from an exogenous source B.) Is associated with a medication-resistant microorganism C.) Occurred in conjunction with treatment for an illness D.) Still has the infection despite completing the prescribed therapy

C.) Occurred in conjunction with treatment for an illness HAIs are infections classified as those that are contracted within a health care environment

Which structure is the middle layer of the eye? A.) Sclera B.) Retina C.) Uveal tract D.) Transparent cornea

C.) Uveal tract The uveal tract consists of the iris, choroid, and ciliary body. Sclera = outer layer Transparent cornea = outermost layer Retina = innermost layer

Which sexually transmitted infection causes condylomata acuminate? A.) Chlamydia B.) Gonorrhea C.) Herpes simplex D.) Human papillomavirus (HPV)

D.) Human papillomavirus (HPV) Condylomata acuminate are genital warts that are caused by HPV.

Which organism would the nurse identify as causing syphylis?

Treponema pallidum