Question 1

Which of the following are effective in disinfection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boiling water
B)  Sterilization in autoclaves
C)  Ultrasonic cleaners
D)  Household bleach solutions
E)  All of the aboveF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Medical asepsis is the destruction of the environment that allows pathogens to live,breed,and spread.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

General workplace safety rules include:

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A)  limiting horseplay to break rooms and other non-public areas.
B)  exercising extra caution when using contents from unlabeled containers.
C)  not running in the hallway unless you are responding to an emergency.
D)  reporting any injury to yourself or others to your supervisor before your shift ends.
E)  None of the aboveF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Bloodborne diseases may be accidentally passed:

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A)  by accidental needle sticks that have been contaminated with diseased blood.
B)  when infected blood comes in contact with the eyes,nose,mouth,or skin.
C)  from an infected mother to her infant.
D)  All of the above
E)  None of the aboveF) C) and E)
G) C) and D) D

Question 5

Bloodborne diseases are spread through casual contact,hugging,or kissing and by food or water,sharing utensils and dishes,coughing,or sneezing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 6

Your employer could get fined and you could lose your job if the rules for safe practices and safe conditions issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are not followed appropriately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following are components in the chain of infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct contact,indirect contact,airborne,oral route,and insects and pests
B)  Infectious agent,reservoir,portal of exit from the reservoir,mode of transmission,and portal of entry into the susceptible host
C)  Aerobic,anaerobic,saprophytes,prions,and protists
D)  Endogenous,exogenous,cell invasion,and allergic reaction
E)  None of the aboveF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of aseptic technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using bacteriostatic and bactericidal solutions
B)  Using sterile procedure when necessary
C)  Following Standard Precautions
D)  Following proper hand washing technique
E)  All of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Specialized equipment for moving patients includes walkers,canes,hydraulic lifts,and black belts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Material safety data sheets (MSDS) :

Accepted Answer

A)  outline the proper use of fire extinguishers.
B)  explain how to handle chemicals safely.
C)  describe the steps used to identify malfunctioning equipment.
D)  list the emergency codes for responding to a terrorist attack.
E)  All of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Proper hand washing is the most effective way to prevent infecting yourself or others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the health care setting,which of the following bloodborne diseases are rarely passed between caregiver and patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hepatitis B
B)  Hepatitis C
C)  Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 
D)  All of the above
E)  None of the aboveF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 13

A disaster is anything that causes damage and injury to a group of people,including floods,earthquakes,tornados,explosions,fires,and bioterrorism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a rule for correct body mechanics when moving a heavy load?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bend,don't stoop
B)  If the load is too heavy,keep your back as straight as possible and align the load with your center of gravity
C)  Crouch down with your feet apart,and push or pull the load rather than lifting it
D)  Twist your body,and use the large muscles of your legs to lift the load
E)  None of the aboveF) D) and E)
G) B) and E) C

Question 15

Which of the following statements best describes Universal Precautions?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are similar to Standard Precautions and help support the transmission of bloodborne diseases.
B)  They require the use of protective equipment in certain circumstances.
C)  They recommend direct contact with amniotic fluid,peritoneal fluid,interstitial fluid,and pleural fluid.
D)  All of the above
E)  None of the aboveF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

Doctors often avoid prescribing antibiotics for patients with the flu because the flu is caused by a virus which is not affected by antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Having unprotected sex,including oral sex,puts people in contact with blood,semen,or vaginal fluids,all of which can carry bloodborne pathogens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

OSHA standards include the Ergonomic,Injury and Illness,and Hazard Communication Programs and the Exposure Control Plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Three elements that must be present before a fire can start include oxygen,heat,and fuel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Microorganisms that cause illness,infection,or disease are called pathogenic,while microorganisms that help keep a balance in the environment and in the body are called nonpathogenic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Infection Control and Safety at Work

Which of the following are effective in disinfection?

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Medical asepsis is the destruction of the environment that allows pathogens to live,breed,and spread.

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General workplace safety rules include:

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Bloodborne diseases may be accidentally passed:

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Bloodborne diseases are spread through casual contact,hugging,or kissing and by food or water,sharing utensils and dishes,coughing,or sneezing.

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Your employer could get fined and you could lose your job if the rules for safe practices and safe conditions issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are not followed appropriately.

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Which of the following are components in the chain of infection?

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Which of the following is an example of aseptic technique?

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Specialized equipment for moving patients includes walkers,canes,hydraulic lifts,and black belts.

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Material safety data sheets (MSDS) :

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Proper hand washing is the most effective way to prevent infecting yourself or others.

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In the health care setting,which of the following bloodborne diseases are rarely passed between caregiver and patient?

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A disaster is anything that causes damage and injury to a group of people,including floods,earthquakes,tornados,explosions,fires,and bioterrorism.

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Which of the following is a rule for correct body mechanics when moving a heavy load?

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Which of the following statements best describes Universal Precautions?

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Doctors often avoid prescribing antibiotics for patients with the flu because the flu is caused by a virus which is not affected by antibiotics.

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Having unprotected sex,including oral sex,puts people in contact with blood,semen,or vaginal fluids,all of which can carry bloodborne pathogens.

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OSHA standards include the Ergonomic,Injury and Illness,and Hazard Communication Programs and the Exposure Control Plan.

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Three elements that must be present before a fire can start include oxygen,heat,and fuel.

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Microorganisms that cause illness,infection,or disease are called pathogenic,while microorganisms that help keep a balance in the environment and in the body are called nonpathogenic.

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