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- 1. Multiple ChoiceMicroorganisms that cause disease are calledmicrobesflorapathogensbacilli
- 2. Multiple ChoiceMicroorganisms that cause infection grow bestat body temperaturein the sunlightwhen it is dryin cold conditions
- 3. Multiple ChoiceBacteria that cause disease are identified bysigns and symptoms of the diseasetheir shape and arrangement as seen under the microscopethe attending physician when she orders antibioticsthe mode of transmission
- 4. Multiple ChoiceStaphylococcal infections may causeathlete's footwound infectionsherpesmeasles and mumps
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe smallest microbe isvirusbacteriumyeastspirochete
- 6. Multiple ChoiceExamples of illnesses caused by viruses aresyphillis and gonorrheaAIDS and hepatitismalaria and amebiasisringworm and athletes foot
- 7. Multiple ChoiceFomites aregerms that are present in the environmentharmless bacteria that are part of the normal skin floraobjects that are contaminated with infectious materialsupplies that have been autoclaved
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIndividuals who can transmit a disease but do not show symptoms of the disease are known asimmunosuppressedcarriersincubatorssaprophytes
- 9. Multiple ChoiceMicroorganisms get into the body throughportals of entryportals of exitfomitescommon vehicles
- 10. Multiple ChoiceInfection can be transmitted bytouching sterile itemsdisinfecting equipmentblood and bodily fluidswearing gloves
- 11. Multiple ChoiceAn example of indirect contact with a pathogen isperson to person contacthand contact with a contaminated objectcontact with an insect that transmits diseasebody fluids or sexual contact
- 12. Multiple ChoiceAn example of a droplet transmission by disease is bycoughing, sneezing, or talkinggerms carried through the ventilation systemmicrobes carried by moisture and dust in the airinhaling the odor of unpleasant excretions
- 13. Multiple ChoiceVector-borne transmission of disease occurswhen the hands come into contact with a fomitewhen food or medication is contaminatedwhen disease is spread by an insect or rodentwhen an infectious agent is inhaled through the air
- 14. Multiple ChoiceBody defenses against infection includefingernails and toenailshair on the headmucous membranesnonintact skin
- 15. Multiple ChoiceImmunizations are available to preventAIDShepatitis Bhepatitis Cherpes
- 16. Multiple ChoiceHealth care workers who have direct patient contact are advised to take theAIDS vaccinehepatitis B vaccineherpes vaccinestaphylococcus vaccine
- 17. Multiple ChoiceA patient who is immunosuppressedhas low resistance to diseasehas higher than normal resistance to diseaseis always elderlyis immune to disease
- 18. Multiple ChoiceIf the physician suspects a bacterial infection he will ususally order a/anurinalysisstrep screenculture and sensitivitystaph screen
- 19. Multiple ChoiceMRSA and VRE areviruseseasily eradicatedfungidrug resistant bacteria
- 20. Multiple ChoiceSigns and symptoms of tuberculosis include:weight gain and weaknessedema (swelling) and night sweatshigh blood pressure and coughinghemoptysis (coughing up blood) and fever
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe mantoux test is used to check for the presence of:HIV diseaseMRSATBhepatitis
- 22. Multiple ChoiceA patient who had chickenpox as a child may develop which disease later I life?HerpesShinglesMRSATB
- 23. Multiple ChoiceA patient with influenza may experience:diarrheafever and chillsvomitingrash and itching
- 24. Multiple ChoiceHepatitis A is transmitted by:blood and body fluid exposurefeces and salivacontaminated seafoodcontaminated meat
- 25. Multiple ChoiceHepatitis B is transmitted by:blood and body fluid exposurefeces and salivacontaminated seafoodcontaminated meat
- 26. Multiple ChoiceHepatitis C is transmitted by:blood and body fluidsfeces and salivacontaminated seafoodcontaminated meat
- 27. Multiple ChoiceHIV is transmitted by:blood and bodily fluidsthe airborne methodindirect contactvectors and vehicles
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of infection control is to:remind all staff to wear glovesencourage good handwashingdisrupt the chain of infectionisolate patients with diseases
- 29. Multiple ChoiceSpores:can live in the environment for long timeare easily eliminated with alcohol hand cleanercannot live long outside the human bodyare not a common concern in health care
- 30. Multiple ChoiceMedical asepsis refers to:absence from all germs frm the environmentpractices that limit the spread of pathogensenvironmental barriers that confine pathogens to a single personmeasures taken to sterilize instruments that could spread pathogens
- 31. Multiple ChoiceThe nursing assistant practices medical asepsis by:wearing gloves for all patient contactsterilizing equipment after each usefollowing the guidelines for handwashingwiping environmental surfaces daily
- 32. Multiple ChoiceThe most important step of the handwashing procedure is:applying germicidal soapusing very hot waterfrictionusing a towel to touch the faucet
- 33. Multiple ChoiceHandwashing should be performed for a minimum of:5-10 seconds10-15 seconds15-20 seconds20-30 seconds
- 34. Multiple ChoiceHandwashing should be performed before and after:direct patient contacttouching an environmental surfacepassing each meal trayhandling clean linen
- 35. Multiple ChoiceStandard precautions are used for:contacting blood and body fluidspassing meal traysdocumentationgiving report to the nurse
- 36. Multiple ChoiceStandard precautions involve the use of:contact precautions during patient carepersonal protective equipmentusing PPE only when the patient is known to be infectiousa HEPA mask if you will inhale patient secretions
- 37. Multiple ChoiceTry this: All of the following are examples of good infection control practices except:disinfecting equipment that is used by more than one patientfolding soiled linen inwardcarrying clean linen against your uniformcovering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
- 38. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are rules for Standard Precautions except:hands are only washed after gloves are removedmasks and goggles should worn if splashing secretionsneedles should not be recappedwaterproof gowns should be worn if blood splatter may occur
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWho is responsible for ensuring that health care workers use standard precautions?the health care facilitythe Department of Laborthe health care workerOSHA
- 40. Multiple ChoiceThe most important method of preventing the spread of infection is:use of a gownhandwashingwearing gloveswearing a mask
- 41. Multiple ChoiceGloves must be worn:for all patient carewhen transferring a patient from bed to chaironly when caring for patients in isolationfor contact with blood and body fluids
- 42. Multiple ChoiceThe proper name for an infection acquired by a patient in a health care facility is:pathogenic disease
nosocomial infectiondrug resistant infectiontoxic disease - 43. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following practices is routinely used to eliminate microbes?handwashingmaking the bedstraightening the roomautoclaving all used patient care supplies
- 44. Multiple ChoiceIf your eyes, nose, mouth contact blood her potentially infectious materials the 1st thing you do is:wash with soap and water for 15 minutesrinse the area well with clear water immediatelyreport to your supervisor immediatelycontact your personal physician immediately
- 45. Multiple ChoiceInfection control practices used in the care of ALL patients are:universal precautionsstandard precautionsbody substance isolationtransmission based precautions
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhen using waterless hand cleaner:dispense the product into your hand and allow to air dryrub product into all surfaces of hand and allow to drydispense the product then wipe with paper towelapply 15mL of waterless hand cleaner the rinse w/ warm water
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhen applying the principles of standard precautions, you must use:isolation techniquenegative pressure ventilationpersonal protective equipmentuniversal and body substance standards
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhile washing dishes last night you broke one and cut your hand. When you care for patients:wear glovesapply hand lotion frequentlyuse plenty of alcohol gelavoid getting the wet
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWith a high risk of splashing secretions, what is the proper PPE?gown, mask, gloves, head coveringgloves, mask, eye protection, gownmask, eye protection, gown, shoe coversgown, gloves, respirator mask, paper cap
- 50. Multiple ChoiceApply gloves:immediately before caring for each patientbefore touching environmental surfacesbefore touching intact skinbefore touching the patients face
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following items are considered to be biohazardous waste?disposable incontinent pad soiled with urine and fecesthe package a disposable came indisposable dishes with partially eaten fooda used water pitcher and cup
- 52. Multiple ChoicePractices designed to interrupt the spread of CERTAIN highly transmissible diseases are:standard precautionstransmission based precautionsnegative pressure precautionsuniversal precautions
- 53. Multiple ChoiceA patient in ISOLATION will be placed in:standard precautionsa two bed bedrooma private roomuniversal precautions
- 54. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of direct contact?touching a patientinhaling a pathogentouching a bedpanremoving gloves
- 55. Multiple ChoiceWhere would you find an anaerobic microorganism?On a toilet seatIn the soilIn the airIn sterile water
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhat statement about bacteria is true?All bacteria are harmfulAll bacteria are roundAll bacteria reproduce inside other living cellsAll bacteria are single-celled organisms
- 57. Multiple ChoiceA patient’s sore throat is caused by a streptococcus. How would it be treated?Antibiotic MedicationAntifungal gargleAntiviral throat washThere is no treatment for streptococcus
- 58. Multiple ChoiceJohn has a nosocomial infection. How did he get it?Hiking in the woodsHaving a massage at a hotel spaEating contaminated foodSpending three days in the hospital
- 59. Multiple ChoiceAll pathogens are:Animal-likeDisease-producingDestroyed by antibioticsTransmitted by insects.
- 60. Multiple ChoiceTuberculosis is caused by a tubercle bacillus, which is a/an:VirusProtozoaBacteriaFungus
- 61. Multiple ChoiceA sterile towel falls on the floor. The towel would then be considered:InfectiousContaminatedAntisepticDisinfected
- 62. Multiple ChoiceWhat could be found on the surface of a sterile instrument?VirusesSporesMicrobesNothing
- 63. Multiple ChoiceOSHA regulations require hospitals to give their employees with occupational exposure what vaccine free of charge?InfluenzaMumpsMeningitisHepatitis B
- 64. Multiple ChoiceA patient has an infection and is on airborne precautions. If the patient must be transported to physical therapy, what should the patient wear?A maskGogglesGlovesA gown
- 65. Multiple ChoiceWhen should health care workers wear gowns and gloves?When there is a chance of contact with blood and body fluids.When entering the room of a patient who is HIV positive.When she/he has a cold.When caring for any patient with an upper respiratory tract infection.
- 66. Multiple ChoiceWhat does OSHA require health facilities to provide for all employees who come in contact with patients?Health insurancePPEAnnual chest x-raysA watch with a second hand
- 67. Multiple ChoiceA healthcare worker who observes standard precautions would dispose of infectious waste in a/an:Recycle containerBiohazard ContainerAutoclaveIncinerator
- 68. Multiple ChoiceWhen healthcare workers follow standard precautions, they are practicing medical:Asepsis.TransmissionContaminationIsolation
- 69. Multiple ChoiceWhen using RACE acronym, what follows “Activate alarm.”Contain the fire.Cut off oxygen supply.Check for people in danger.Call 911.
- 70. Multiple ChoiceWhat is bioterrorism?The threat of leaks or destruction to a nuclear plant.The use of microbes for industrial waste disposal.The threat of using harmful gasses during a war to paralyze the opposition.The use of microorganisms as weapons to infect humans.
- 71. Multiple ChoiceA dental assistant tears a glove when assisting a dentist with a patient who is HIV positive. What should the assistant do FIRST?Notify OSHAReport the incident to the CDCRemove the gloves and wash handsPut on a new pair of gloves
- 72. Multiple ChoiceWhat should you place in a red bag with the words “Biohazardous Waste” on the front of the bag?Soiled bed linensPatient’s clothes that are stained with bloodA soiled dressing from a woundA wet disposable baby diaper
- 73. Multiple ChoiceYou should consult a Material Safety Data Sheet to get information about cleaning up what type of spill?BloodChemicalFoodBottle of pills
- 74. Multiple Choice
What does this symbol tell a healthcare worker?This is a poisonPractice standard precautionsThis item is sterileBloodborne pathogen alert - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags