Unit 2: Asepsis
Matching Answers
1. __T___
Reservoir
A.
An infant is protected from measles for 12 months after birth.
2. __O___
Portal of exit
B.
The nurse uses this technique when inserting an indwelling urinary
catheter (Foley).
3. __U___
Portal of entry
C.
Antigen-antibody response
4. __S___
Susceptible host
D.
The client acquired influenza while hospitalized.
5. __K___
Etiological agent
E.
The nurse wears a gown and gloves when caring for a client with MRSA.
6. __N___
Transmission
F.
The nurse uses clean gloves when removing a soiled dressing is using this
technique.
7. __B___
Surgical asepsis
G.
The continent client acquires a bladder infection caused by E. coli while
hospitalized.
8. __F___
Medical asepsis
H.
The nurse wears protective eyewear when caring for a client where
splashes are anticipated.
9. __G___
Endogenous
I.
Intact skin and mucous membrane
10. __D__
Exogenous
J.
The client receives immune serum after exposure to Hepatitis A.
11. __M__
Iatrogenic
K.
Viruses, bacteria, protozoan, or fungus.
12. __R__
Active natural
immunity
L.
The nurse dons a respiratory device when entering the room of a client
with tuberculosis (TB).
13. __A__
Passive natural
immunity
M.
The client acquires an infection at the IV insertion site.
14. __Q__
Active artificial
immunity
N.
Food and water can be a vehicle for infection.
15. __J___
Passive artificial
immunity
O.
Anus of a person infected with Salmonella.
16. __C___
Specific body
defense
P.
The nurse wears a mask when providing care within 3 feet if a client has
influenza.
17. __I___
Nonspecific body
defense
Q.
The client receives a tetanus vaccine every 10 years.
18. __P___
Droplet precautions
R.
A person is protected for a lifetime because the person was ill with
chickenpox.
19. __E___
Contact precautions
S.
Educating the client on proper hand washing and food handling can break
the chain of infection at this point.
20. __L___
Airborne precautions
T.
The gastrointestinal tract of the person infected with Hepatitis A.
21. __H___
Standard precautions
U.
Using gloves can break the chain of infection at this point.