Question 1

​What is the proper way to remove linen and other items from the room of a patient who is in isolation?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Dispose of items in special medical waste containers kept in the room.
B)   ​Bag items once in the room, and then place them in second bag held outside the room.
C)   ​Double-bag items before leaving the room.
D)   ​Hand them to a coworker in the hall who does not enter the room.

Question 2

How does the body's immune response operate to fight infection?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Produces antibodies
B)   ​Helps the body process medications
C)   ​Suppresses the normal flora
D)   ​Increases the number of resident flora

Question 3

List two actions that have caused the development of pathogens that are resistant to antibiotics.​

Accepted Answer

Overuse of antibiotics or usin...

Question 4

List at least four of the body's natural defense mechanisms that resist infections.​

Accepted Answer

Cilia, coughing and sneezing, ...

Question 5

Which of the following procedures is an example of medical asepsis?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Covering the face with a surgical mask
B)   ​Wearing sterile gloves
C)   ​Handwashing
D)   ​Sterilizing instruments

Question 6

What is the difference between medical and surgical asepsis?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Medical asepsis is used in physicians' offices; sterile asepsis is used in hospitals.
B)   ​Sterile asepsis is used when serious infections are present.
C)   ​Only medical asepsis involves handwashing.
D)   ​Medical asepsis decreases pathogens; sterile asepsis eliminates pathogens.

Question 7

A specially fitted mask must be worn when working with AIDS or HIV positive patients.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Opportunistic infections are the result of infectious material carried by health care workers from one patient to another.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why are paper towels most appropriate for drying the hands in a health care facility?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Microorganisms can live in wet cloth towels.
B)   ​Cloth towels are more expensive.
C)   ​Paper towels are more convenient because they do not require laundering.
D)   ​Paper dries the hands more quickly and effectively.

Question 10

Botulism, a serious form of food poisoning, is caused by toxins produced by ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Botulism, a serious form of food poisoning,...

Question 11

Match each term with the following correct definition.​
-​Requires oxygen to live

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Pathogen
B)  ​Normal flora
C)  ​Opportunistic infection
D)  ​Aerobic
E)  ​AntisepticF) ​DisinfectantG) ​SterilizationH) ​Nosocomial infection

Question 12

What is the proper action to take if blood is splashed on a countertop during a procedure on a patient?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Clean the spill with an antiseptic as soon as possible.
B)   ​Wipe it up with a paper towel.
C)   ​Clean the spill as soon as possible with a disinfectant.
D)   ​Scrub the area well after the patient leaves.

Question 13

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts visits at health care facilities in order to:

Accepted Answer

A)   ​ensure employee safety.
B)   ​license onsite laboratories.
C)   ​provide vaccines for workers.
D)   ​research the cause of diseases.

Question 14

All pathogens that are easily transmitted and have the potential to cause epidemics require the use of:.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​transmission-based precautions.
B)   ​OSHA standards.
C)   ​CDC first alert precautions.
D)   ​neutropenic precautions.

Question 15

Match each disease with the following correct description.​
-​Found in blood and body fluids; no vaccine available

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Hepatitis A
B)  ​Hepatitis B
C)  ​Hepatitis C
D)  ​Hepatitis D
E)  ​Hepatitis EF) ​Bird flu (avian influenza) G) ​Mad cow diseaseH) ​West Nile virus

Question 16

When should health care workers who are in direct contact with patients follow standard precautions?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​When working with patients who have infections
B)   ​At all times
C)   ​Before and during surgical procedures
D)   ​When coming on duty and after using the toilet

Question 17

Any injury or accident that involves exposure to blood or body fluids should be followed by washing immediately.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The U.S.government agency that studies the causes and distribution of diseases is the _____________________________________________.​

Accepted Answer

Centers fo...

Question 19

Match each disease with the following correct description.​
-​Only seen in combination with HBV or HCV

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Hepatitis A
B)  ​Hepatitis B
C)  ​Hepatitis C
D)  ​Hepatitis D
E)  ​Hepatitis EF) ​Bird flu (avian influenza) G) ​Mad cow diseaseH) ​West Nile virus

Question 20

Match each disease with the following correct description.​
-​Found in the stool of infected person; no vaccine available

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Hepatitis A
B)  ​Hepatitis B
C)  ​Hepatitis C
D)  ​Hepatitis D
E)  ​Hepatitis EF) ​Bird flu (avian influenza) G) ​Mad cow diseaseH) ​West Nile virus

Exam 10: Infection Control

List two actions that have caused the development of pathogens that are resistant to antibiotics.​

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What is the proper action to take if blood is splashed on a countertop during a procedure on a patient?​

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Match each disease with the following correct description.​ -​Found in blood and body fluids; no vaccine available

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List at least four of the body's natural defense mechanisms that resist infections.​

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Which of the following procedures is an example of medical asepsis?​

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Match each disease with the following correct description.​ -​Only seen in combination with HBV or HCV

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When should health care workers who are in direct contact with patients follow standard precautions?​

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The U.S.government agency that studies the causes and distribution of diseases is the _____________________________________________.​

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Why are paper towels most appropriate for drying the hands in a health care facility?​

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​What is the proper way to remove linen and other items from the room of a patient who is in isolation?

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Any injury or accident that involves exposure to blood or body fluids should be followed by washing immediately.​

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All pathogens that are easily transmitted and have the potential to cause epidemics require the use of:.​

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts visits at health care facilities in order to:

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Opportunistic infections are the result of infectious material carried by health care workers from one patient to another.​

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Botulism, a serious form of food poisoning, is caused by toxins produced by ____________________.​

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What is the difference between medical and surgical asepsis?​

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How does the body's immune response operate to fight infection?​

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Match each term with the following correct definition.​ -​Requires oxygen to live

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Match each disease with the following correct description.​ -​Found in the stool of infected person; no vaccine available

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A specially fitted mask must be worn when working with AIDS or HIV positive patients.​

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List two actions that have caused the development of pathogens that are resistant to antibiotics.

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Overuse of antibiotics or usin...
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What is the proper action to take if blood is splashed on a countertop during a procedure on a patient?

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Match each disease with the following correct description. -Found in blood and body fluids; no vaccine available

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List at least four of the body's natural defense mechanisms that resist infections.

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Cilia, coughing and sneezing, ...
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Which of the following procedures is an example of medical asepsis?

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Match each disease with the following correct description. -Only seen in combination with HBV or HCV

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When should health care workers who are in direct contact with patients follow standard precautions?

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The U.S.government agency that studies the causes and distribution of diseases is the _____________________________________________.

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Why are paper towels most appropriate for drying the hands in a health care facility?

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What is the proper way to remove linen and other items from the room of a patient who is in isolation?

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Any injury or accident that involves exposure to blood or body fluids should be followed by washing immediately.

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All pathogens that are easily transmitted and have the potential to cause epidemics require the use of:.

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Opportunistic infections are the result of infectious material carried by health care workers from one patient to another.

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Botulism, a serious form of food poisoning, is caused by toxins produced by ____________________.

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What is the difference between medical and surgical asepsis?

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How does the body's immune response operate to fight infection?

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Match each term with the following correct definition. -Requires oxygen to live

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Match each disease with the following correct description. -Found in the stool of infected person; no vaccine available

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A specially fitted mask must be worn when working with AIDS or HIV positive patients.

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