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A patient is diagnosed with Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). To prevent its spread, the nurse knows that alcohol-based hand rubs are ineffective against C. difficile spores. Therefore, the most appropriate hand hygiene method is:

A. Using an alcohol-based hand rub for extended time.
B. Washing hands thoroughly with soap and water.
C. Using antiseptic wipes only.
D. Wearing double gloves.
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is teaching a patient about antibiotic resistance. The nurse explains that bacteria can develop resistance through various mechanisms, including:

A. Developing a thicker cell wall that prevents antibiotic entry.
B. Altering the antibiotic's target site.
C. Producing enzymes that inactivate the antibiotic.
D. All of the above.
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is caring for a patient with a fungal skin infection. Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that obtain nutrients by:

A. Photosynthesis
B. Phagocytosis
C. Absorption
D. Chemosynthesis
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient develops a urinary tract infection after prolonged catheterization. This type of infection, acquired in a healthcare setting, is known as a:

A. Community-acquired infection
B. Opportunistic infection
C. Healthcare-associated infection (HAI)
D. Localized infection
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Jun 6, 2026

A sterile dressing change is being performed. Sterilization is the process of:

A. Reducing the number of microorganisms on living tissue.
B. Eliminating all microorganisms, including spores.
C. Reducing the number of microorganisms on inanimate objects.
D. Inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is educating a patient about preventing the spread of the common cold, which is caused by a virus. Viruses are unique microorganisms because they:

A. Are single-celled organisms that can reproduce independently.
B. Possess both DNA and RNA simultaneously.
C. Require a living host cell for replication.
D. Are easily treated with standard antibiotics.
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