communicable disease

Question 1

The time interval between the first exposure to the appearance of the first signs and symptoms is called:

a. Incubation
b. Prodromal
c.Illness stage
d. Convalescence

Answer 1

a. Incubation

Question 2

To which of the following population groups does live attenuated virus (LAV) vaccine
contraindicated?

a. Elderly
b. Women
c. Infant
d. Pregnant

Answer 2

c. Infant

Question 3

Which of the following is the definitive diagnostic procedure for Rabies?

a. ELISA
b. Brain biopsy for negri bodies
c. RT-PCR
d. CSF Analysis

Answer 3

b. Brain biopsy for negri bodies

Question 4

Procedure observed to protect patient from environmental microorganisms is called:

a. Isolation
b. Surgical aseptic technique
c. Quarantine
d. Reverse isolation

Answer 4

d. Reverse isolation

Question 5

Patient X had a severe COVID and experiencing septic shock. The client was given voluven and dopamine to mitigate the shock but the client is not responding well with the medications. Knowing the second line of medications to resolve shock, which medication should you anticipate to prepare?

a. Lidocaine HCL
b. Dobutamine
c. Norepinephrine
d. Morphine Sulfate

Answer 5

c. Norepinephrine

Question 6

Which of the following is the enanthem found in patients with German measles (Rubella)?

a.
Rose spots
b.
Forchheimer’s spots
c.
Koplik spots
d.
Blind spots

Answer 6

b. Forchheimer’s spots

Question 7

There are only 2 cases of pertussis in the Manila one is in Pasay and the other is in Quezon city. How to you classify the infectious disease occurrence in the given situation?

a. Endemic
b. Pandemic
c. Epidemic
d. Sporadic

Answer 7

d. Sporadic

Question 8

Which of the following will be the best and appropriate independent nursing intervention for patient with Dengue hemorrhagic Fever during the acute phase of the disease?

a.
Advice to exercise to increase immune system
b.
Assist patient to brush teeth using a regular tooth-brush
c.
Encourage to increase clear fluid intake.
d.
Administer anti-pyretic like aspirin for fever

Answer 8

c. Encourage to increase clear fluid intake.

Question 9

Which of the following client condition should you hold administering the vaccine?

a.
A patient with runny nose.
b.
A patient who have a nut allergy.
c.
A patient who had fever and body malaise on the first dose of the same vaccine.
d.
A patient who had a previous anaphylactic reaction on the first dose of the same vaccine.

Answer 9

d. A patient who had a previous anaphylactic reaction on the first dose of the same vaccine.

Question 10

82% of malaria cases are found in Region IVB. How do you classify the infectious disease occurrence in the given situation?

a. Pandemic
b. Sporadic
c. Epidemic
d. Endemic

Answer 10

d. Endemic

Question 11

What do you call the strategy in the treatment of tuberculosis in which heath workers counsel and observe their patients to swallow each dose of a powerful combination of medicines and services, monitor the patient’s progress until each is cured?

a.
Direct Observed Treatment Short Course
b.
National TB Prevention Program
c.
National Tuberculosis Control Program
d.
Multi-Drug Therapy

Answer 11

a. Direct Observed Treatment Short Course

Question 12

Which of the following is the function of T Cells specifically CD8?

a.
Produces antibodies
b.
Marks pathogen for immune system destruction
c.
Controls multiplication of pathogens
d.
Kills the pathogen

Answer 12

d. Kills the pathogen

Question 13

Knowing WHO gloving pyramid, which of the following action should a nurse implement in emptying a urine bag?

a.
Wear sterile gloves
b.
Wear clean gloves
c.
Clean bare hands
d.
Wear cloth gloves

Answer 13

b. Wear clean gloves

Question 14

Which of the following in the CORRECT way of administering COVID-19 vaccine in adult client?

a.
In a 90 degree angle inject the vaccine into the deltoid.
b.
Aspirate before injecting the vaccine in a 45 degree angle in the deltoid.
c.
Aspirate before injecting the vaccine in a 90 degree angle in the deltoid.
d.
In a 90 degree angle inject the vaccine into the vastus lateralis.

Answer 14

c. Aspirate before injecting the vaccine in a 90 degree angle in the deltoid.

Question 15

Which of the following is the drug of choice for leprosy?

a. Isoniazid
b. Thalidomide
c. Dapsone
d. Azithromycin

Answer 15

c. Dapsone

Question 16

Which type of physiologic response does “body malaise” belongs?

a. Organic
b. Systemic
c. Local
d. Cellular

Answer 16

b. Systemic

Question 17

Which of the following indicates a positive result in Rumpel-Leede’s test?

a.
1-10 rashes per 2.5 cm square
b.
20 or more rashes per 2.5-inch square
c.
1-10 rashes per 2.5-inch square
d.
20 or more rashes per 2.5 cm square

Answer 17

b. 20 or more rashes per 2.5-inch square

Question 18

The child with chickenpox is considered contagious until:

a.
When the fever subsided
b.
24 hours after afebrile period
c.
The scabs have all fallen off
d.
All lesions have crusted completely

Answer 18

d.
All lesions have crusted completely

Question 19

Knowing the principle of WHO gloving pyramid, what is the appropriate and necessary action should a nurse implement when performing urinary catheterization?

a.
Wear rubber gloves
b.
Clean bare hands
c.
Wear clean gloves
d.
Wear sterile gloves

Answer 19

d.
Wear sterile gloves

Question 20

Which of the following action, prevents the rabies virus to reach the central nervous system after dog bite?

a.
Immediate treatment after a dog bite
b.
Maintaining a good body resistance
c.
Observation of the dog for 10 days before the start of treatment
d.
Killing the rabid dog

Answer 20

a.
Immediate treatment after a dog bite

Question 21

Which of the following precaution in addition to standard precaution in taking care of a patient with typhoid fever?

a. Vector
b. Airborne
c. Contact
d. Droplet

Answer 21

c. Contact

Question 22

Preventive measures for diseases brought by mosquitoes LEAST likely include:

a.
Hanging wet clothes in the houses
b.
Applying citronella oil on skin.
c.
Planting of Neem trees/ eucalyptus
d.
Cleaning the gutters

Answer 22

a.
Hanging wet clothes in the houses

Question 23

In caring for a client on contact precautions for a draining infected foot ulcer, the nurse should perform which of the following?

a.
Follow standard precautions in all interactions with the client
b.
Wear a N95 mask during dressing changes
c.
Use surgical aseptic technique for all direct contact with the client.
d.
Provide disposable eating utensils and tray

Answer 23

c.
Use surgical aseptic technique for all direct contact with the client.

Question 24

In addition to standard precaution, what is the appropriate precaution to implement on a person who has tuberculosis?

a. Airborne precaution
b. Contact precaution
c. Seizure precaution
d. Droplet precaution

Answer 24

a. Airborne precaution

Question 25

How do you classify sneezing as a physiological responses? a. Non-specific b. Specific

Answer 25

a. Non-specific

Question 26

What type of immunity is when an infant drinks colostrum from his/her mother? a. Natural passive b. Artificial passive c. Natural active d. Artificial active

Answer 26

a. Natural passive

Question 27

In addition to standard precaution, what is the appropriate precaution to implement on a person with rubella? a. Seizure precaution b. Droplet precaution c. Contact precaution d. Airborne precaution

Answer 27

b. Droplet precaution

Question 28

The following are signs of systemic infection, EXCEPT: a. Body malaise b. Swelling and redness of infected area c. Enlargement and tenderness of lymph nodes that drain the area of infection d. Fever

Answer 28

b. Swelling and redness of infected area

Question 29

Which among the following is the most common antigen presenting cells to T Cells? a. Macrophages b. Monocytes c. B cells d. Dendritic cells

Answer 29

d. Dendritic cells

Question 30

What type of immunity is when a nurse administer tetanus immunoglobulin to patient who sustain a puncture wound? a. Artificial active b. Natural passive c. Artificial passive d. Natural active

Answer 30

c. Artificial passive

Question 31

How do you classify production of antibodies as an immune response? a. Non-specific b. Specific

Answer 31

b. Specific

Question 32

The following are conditions in the reservoir that allows microorganism to multiply, EXCEPT: a. Presence of glucose b. Temperature of 35-degree Celsius c. pH3 d. Presence of oxygen

Answer 32

c. pH3

Question 33

In what stage of infection is defined as the time interval from the onset of nonspecific symptoms until specific symptoms begin to manifest? a. Convalescent b. Illness c. Incubation d. Prodromal

Answer 33

d. Prodromal

Question 34

According to the WHO's "glove pyramid, when emptying the emesis basin the nurse should... a. wear clean gloves b. use clean bare hands c. wear sterile gloves

Answer 34

a. wear clean gloves

Question 35

According to the "glove pyramid", which of the following action is appropriate and necessary when administering IM injection to patient with DHF? a. Wear N95 mask b. wear examination gloves c. wear sterile gloves d. use clean bare hands

Answer 35

d. use clean bare hands

Question 36

Before administering a vaccine, what food allergy should be asked to the client? a. pork b. egg c. nuts d. beef

Answer 36

b. egg

Question 36

Before administering a vaccine, what food allergy should be asked to the client? a. pork b. egg c. nuts d. beef

Answer 36

b. egg

Question 37

Which complication is avoided by NOT GIVING ASPIRIN as antipyretic to patients with chicken pox?

Answer 37

Reyes' Syndrome

Question 38

In patients infected with rabies, one of the classic symptom is hydrophobia, the reason for this is probably because of:

Answer 38

Painful contracture of the pharyngeal muscles that occurs during swallowing

Question 39

What is pathognomonic sign of Diptheria?

Answer 39

Grayish-white coating in mucosal membrane

Question 40

Where do excystation occurs during incubation period of Entamoeba hystolitica?

Answer 40

Small Intestine

Question 41

What is medication of choice of Amoebiasis?

Answer 41

Metronidazole

Question 42

What do you call an STD that is characterized by painless ulcers also known as CHANCRES in the genitals?

Answer 42

Syphilis

Question 43

Leptospirosis is transmitted by the urine of which of the following animal?

Answer 43

RATS

Question 44

Which type of measles in mild symptoms but EXTREMELY TERATOGENIC to pregnant women?

Answer 44

RUBELLA

Question 45

Knowing the mode of transmission of COVID-19, what is appropriate transmission precaution to implement on a person INFECTED with SARS-COV?

Answer 45

STANDARD PRECAUTION

Question 46

Which particular tissues does plasmodium attacks in Malaria?

Answer 46

RBC

Question 47

What should be the INITIAL treatment to a wound bitten by a stray dog?

Answer 47

Wash with mild soap in running water

Question 48

What is the first line antibiotic treatment given to patients with typhoid fever?

Answer 48

Ceftriaxone

Question 49

What is the route of administration of OPV, the polio vaccine?

Answer 49

Oral

Question 50

What is the route of administration of MMR vaccine?

Answer 50

Subcutaneous

Question 51

What is the side effects of ethambutol to watch out for on patients with tuberculosis?

Answer 51

Blurring of vision

Question 52

Which of the following is a late sign of leprosy?

Answer 52

Inability to close eyelids

Question 53

What is the pathognomonic sign of tuberculosis?

Answer 53

Weight loss

Question 54

Which of the following vaccine is given to prevent the whooping cough?

Answer 54

DPT

Question 55

Whic laboratory test confirms the presence of acute phase of HEPA B virus infection?

Answer 55

HBsAG

Question 56

Which of the following are the warning signs of DHF?

Answer 56

Persistent vomiting

Question 57

The pathognomonic sign of this disease is red spots in the soft palate?

Answer 57

Rubeola

Question 58

Chicken pox remain contagious until..

Answer 58

All the lesions have crusted

Question 59

What is the etiologic agent of Syphilis?

Answer 59

Plasmodium Falciparum