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- 1. Multiple ChoiceHandwashing is an example ofsurgical asepsismedical asepsissafetysterility
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAll are ways to break the chain of infection except?handwashingsterilizationdisinfectionreusing gloves
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a pathogena doctor who specializes in curing diseasesmicrobe that are beneficial when presenta special machine that is used to grow microbesa small living organism that can cause disease
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the single most effective way to break the chain of infection?handwashingsterilizationcleaning surfacesnutrition
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHand washing is an example of a(n)_______ technique.sterileasepticantisepticclean
- 6. Multiple Choice_____ is the absence of disease producing pathogens or microorganisms.AntisepsisAsepsisCleanDisinfection
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich is not part of standard precautions?wear gloves whenever touching a patientplace disposable razors in a sharps containertreat everyone as if they may be infectedclean up spills immediately
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe process that eliminates most but not necessarily all microorganisms on nonliving surfaces is called:fumigationdisinfectionexterminationsterlization
- 9. Multiple ChoiceSolutions that destroy microorganisms or inhibit their growth on living tissueDisinfectingSterilizingAntisepticsCleaning
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHandwashing should be done frequently. It should be done:When you arrive to a healthcare facility and before you leave a healthcare facility.After you cough, sneeze, or use a tissue.After personal use of the restroom.All of the above.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceAntibiotics are effective medications for pathogenic ____.fungiviruseshepatitisbacteria
- 12. Multiple Choice
____ is the absence of all microogranisms within any type of invasive procedure.
asepsis
sterile technique
surgical asepsis
clean
- 13. Multiple Choice
__ is a set of specific practices and procedures performed t make equipment and areas free from all microorganisms and to maintain that sterility.
sterile technique
clean
asepsis
surgical asepsis
- 14. Multiple ChoiceAn autoclave can use steam under pressure or gas to sterilize equipment and suppliestruefalse
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of indirect contact?
Touching an open wound
inhaling air droplets after a sneeze
Shaking hands
All of the above
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is infection prevention?An object that has been prevented from being contaminated with pathogensThe way in which infections occurAn infection that is prevented from traveling from one part of the body to anotherA set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat should we be using with all patients, all of the time?Contact IsolationTransmission-based PrecautionsDroplet IsolationStandard Precautions
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThis means that pathogens that are spread by touching contaminated items.Standard PrecautionsIsolation PrecautionsDroplet PrecautionsContact Precautions
- 19. Multiple Choice
Universal and Standard Precautions cover all situations where _______ might be present.
blood
body fluids
disease
water
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich level of aseptic control:
–kills all microorganisms, including spores and viruses –used on objects (usually that penetrate skin like scalpels, forceps…) Ex: steam in autoclave, radiation...AntisepsisDisinfectionSterilization - 21. Multiple ChoiceHep B, Hep C, and HIV arebloodborne pathogenstuberculosisdroplet
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich level of extended precautions:
-requires fit tested HEPA filter masks
-patient must stay in a negative pressure room
-pathogen can spread on dust particles in air and spread VERY farContact PrecautionsDroplet PrecautionsAirborne Precautions - 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich level of extended precautions:
-pathogens are expelled during coughing, sneezing, talking or laughing but usually fall to ground within 3 feet
–PPE = mask if within 3 feet of patient
-generally respiratory disorders are thisContact PrecautionsDroplet PrecautionsAirborne Precautions - 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich level of extended precautions:
-pathogens are spread by touching patient or touching something they've touched
-GLOVES are most important, also gown if clothes may get contaminated
-Ex: scabies, MRSA, skin conditions, diarrhea conditionsContact PrecautionsDroplet PrecautionsAirborne Precautions - 25. Multiple Choice
A patient has a staph infection on his right lower leg. The nurse changes the dressing daily, being careful about the placement of items in the room. Which precaution is being practiced?
contact
airborne
droplet
reverse
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which treatment is most effective for bacterial infections?
antiviral
fungicide
antibiotic
MRSA
- 27. Multiple Choice
Housekeeping workers clean a patients room with a bleach solution. This demonstrates what aseptic technique?
antisesis
cavitation
disinfection
sterilization
- 28. Multiple Choice
It is important to use standard precautions when dealing with all except:
spills and splashes
dirty linen
clean sharps
patient care
- 29. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of infection control is to:remind all staff to wear glovesencourage good handwashingdisrupt the chain of infectionisolate patients with diseases
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main purpose of handwashing?make hands dryprevent and control the spread of pathogensprevent and control animal invasionskeep hands warm
- 31. Multiple ChoiceA communicable disease is defined as a disease that:Spreads easily.Comes on suddenly.Is usually terminal.Becomes chronic.
- 32. Multiple Choice
Chicken pox is a/an:
Airborne pathogen
Droplet pathogen
Food
PPE
- 33. Multiple Choice
When must health care professionals use Standard Precautions? (Check all that apply)
Contact with blood or any fluids that contain blood?
Body secretions
Tissue, urine, fecal and cell specimens
Mucous Membranes
- 34. Multiple Choice
Airborne Precautions should be used (check all that apply)
Instead of Standard Precautions
In addition to Standard Precautions
Patients infected with Hepatitis B
Patients infected with tuberculosis, chickenpox,
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- 35. Multiple Choice
Select the 3 main types of transmission-based precautions
Standard Precautions
Droplet
Contact
Airborne
- 36. Multiple ChoiceStandard precautions were developed byOSHAFDADHHSCDC
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