Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion 1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infectionsamong clients? The nurse: 1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. 2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds. 3) washes hands only after leaving each room. 4) uses cold water for medical asepsis. 2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalizedpatients? 1) Airborne microbes from other patients 2) Contact with contaminated equipment 3) Hands of healthcare workers 4) Exposure from family members 3. Which of the following nursing activities is of highest priority for maintaining medical asepsis? 1) Washing hands 2) Donning gloves 3) Applying sterile drapes 4) Wearing a gown 4. A patient infected with a virus but who does not have any outward sign of the diseaseisconsidered a: 1) pathogen. 2) fomite. 3) vector. 4) carrier. 5. A patient is admitted to the hospital with tuberculosis. Which precautions must the nurseinstitute when caring for this patient? 1) Droplet transmission 2) Airborne transmission 3) Direct contact 4) Indirect contact