Question 1

Which of the following is not part of the respiratory hygiene recommendations established by the CDC?

Accepted Answer

A)   Controlling the source of transmission
B)   Using proper hand hygiene
C)   Separating patients with respiratory infections from other patients in waiting areas
D)   Putting masks on all patients who show signs of respiratory disease
E)   Posting cough etiquette signs

Question 2

The goal of medical asepsis in the medical facility is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   reduce the number of microorganisms in the medical environment after they leave the body
B)   sterilize all surfaces daily to promote cleanliness
C)   educate patients about their role in healthcare
D)   prevent microorganisms from spreading through the office
E)   keep organisms from entering the body A

Question 3

Which of the following instruments and equipment must be sterilized before use?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vaginal specula and curettes
B)   Stethoscopes and tuning forks
C)   Endotracheal tubes
D)   Nasal specula
E)   Blood pressure cuffs

Question 4

Most surgical site infections are _______, which means they are caused by microorganisms found on the skin or in the body of the patient.

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Question 5

Injection, phlebotomy, and winged steel needles are available with _____ _____ features that will keep the user's hands behind the needle tip.

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Question 6

Which of the following is the appropriate way to wrap instruments for sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Placing all instruments together with surfaces touching
B)   Use only double-thickness muslin to wrap instruments
C)   Place all hinged instruments in the closed position
D)   Wrap each instrument in the fabric as loosely as possible
E)   Use plastic tape to close the pack

Question 7

Self-sheathing needles, retractable needles, and self-blunting needles are examples of __________ devices.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

The SSI classification that includes organs and cavities but excludes skin, fascia, and muscle is called___/_____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

The cleaning process that is required for all instruments that penetrate the skin or that come in contact with normally sterile areas of the tissues and internal organs is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   sterilization
B)   sanitization
C)   purification
D)   disinfection
E)   ultrasonic cleaning

Question 10

Which of the following diseases must be reported to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System of the CDC?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chickenpox
B)   Yeast infection
C)   Stomach ulcer
D)   Rubella
E)   Endometriosis

Question 11

Which of the following equipment is categorized as a semi-critical item?

Accepted Answer

A)   Blood pressure cuff
B)   Reflex hammer
C)   Endoscope
D)   Stethoscope
E)   Surgical instrument

Question 12

In which of the following methods of sterilization does moisture cause coagulation of proteins within microorganisms at a much lower temperature than is possible with dry heat?

Accepted Answer

A)   Microwave processing
B)   Gas processing
C)   Autoclaving
D)   Chemical processing
E)   Ultrasonic processing

Question 13

Part of the medical assistant's responsibility is to run the autoclave to sterilize instruments, and once a week the MA should include a biological sterilization indicator with a load as a general quality control measure. Today, she notices that the biological indicator from yesterday's load is positive. What does a positive result mean?

Accepted Answer

A)   The proper temperature was not reached
B)   The pressure in the autoclave was not high enough
C)   There was not enough steam in the autoclave
D)   The water reservoir on the autoclave is running low
E)   The items in that load are not sterile E

Question 14

The SSI classification that involves tissues such as fascia and muscle is called _____ _____.

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Question 15

An infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility is known as a(n) ________ infection.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Employers are required by law to supply _______ at no charge to their employees.

Accepted Answer

A)   scrubs
B)   study shoes
C)   lab coats
D)   personal protective equipment
E)   insurance

Question 17

What is the proper placement order when multiple PPEs are needed for the protection of the healthcare worker?

Accepted Answer

A)   Face mask, gloves, and gown
B)   Gown, face mask, and gloves
C)   Gown, gloves, and face mask
D)   Face mask, gown, and gloves
E)   Gloves, gown, and face mask B

Question 18

When wrapping items to sterilize in an autoclave, all hinged instruments should be placed in the ____ position.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which of these diseases is reported to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System as required by the CDC?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chickenpox
B)   Yeast infection
C)   Stomach ulcer
D)   Rubella
E)   Endometriosis

Question 20

A clean technique that is based on maintaining cleanliness and preventing the spread of microorganisms in the medical environment is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sanitation
B)   Sterilization
C)   Medical asepsis
D)   Surgical asepsis
E)   Disinfection

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