Question 1

By what method are pathogens spread when a person coughs or sneezes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vector 
B)  Vehicle 
C)  Direct contact 
D)  Droplet 
A)  Vector 
B)  Vehicle 
C)  Direct contact 
D)  Droplet

Question 2

Any microorganism that causes disease is

Accepted Answer

A)  prokaryotic. 
B)  idiopathic 
C)  pathogenic. 
D)  iatrogenic. 
A)  prokaryotic. 
B)  idiopathic 
C)  pathogenic. 
D)  iatrogenic.

Question 3

The process of establishment and growth of a microorganism on or in a host is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  inflammation. 
B)  infection. 
C)  pathogen. 
D)  prokaryotic nosocomial. 
A)  inflammation. 
B)  infection. 
C)  pathogen. 
D)  prokaryotic nosocomial.

Question 4

All of the following are possible sources of nosocomial infection except

Accepted Answer

A)  transfer of pathogenic microbes from a urethral catheter to a patient. 
B)  contamination of a surgical instrument in the surgical theater. 
C)  transfer of microbes through hand contact with a waitress in the coffee shop adjacent to the hospital. 
D)  placement of an image receptor against a patient wound during a portable examination. 
A)  transfer of pathogenic microbes from a urethral catheter to a patient. 
B)  contamination of a surgical instrument in the surgical theater. 
C)  transfer of microbes through hand contact with a waitress in the coffee shop adjacent to the hospital. 
D)  placement of an image receptor against a patient wound during a portable examination.

Question 5

All of the following are effective methods of sterilization except

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical agents. 
B)  moist heat. 
C)  ultraviolet radiation. 
D)  isolation. 
A)  chemical agents. 
B)  moist heat. 
C)  ultraviolet radiation. 
D)  isolation.

Question 6

Chemical substances capable of killing pathologic microbes are termed

Accepted Answer

A)  disinfectants. 
B)  antiseptics. 
C)  bactericidal. 
D)  bacteriostatic. 
A)  disinfectants. 
B)  antiseptics. 
C)  bactericidal. 
D)  bacteriostatic.

Question 7

Sterile gloves should be used for all of the following instances except

Accepted Answer

A)  an arteriogram with angioplastic catheter. 
B)  emptying a patient's emesis basin. 
C)  positioning a patient for a suspected simple wrist fracture. 
D)  palpating a patient's skin for a venipuncture. 
A)  an arteriogram with angioplastic catheter. 
B)  emptying a patient's emesis basin. 
C)  positioning a patient for a suspected simple wrist fracture. 
D)  palpating a patient's skin for a venipuncture.

Question 8

Bacteria have all of the following characteristics except they

Accepted Answer

A)  are eukaryotic organisms. 
B)  have the ability to produce endospores. 
C)  are single-cell organisms. 
D)  may live on a host in a colony form. 
A)  are eukaryotic organisms. 
B)  have the ability to produce endospores. 
C)  are single-cell organisms. 
D)  may live on a host in a colony form.

By what method are pathogens spread when a person coughs or sneezes?

Any microorganism that causes disease is

The process of establishment and growth of a microorganism on or in a host is referred to as

All of the following are possible sources of nosocomial infection except

All of the following are effective methods of sterilization except

Chemical substances capable of killing pathologic microbes are termed

Sterile gloves should be used for all of the following instances except

Bacteria have all of the following characteristics except they

Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences

Professional Organizations

Educational Survival Skills

Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies

Introduction to Clinical Education

Radiology Administration

Radiographic Imaging

Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment

Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology

Human Diversity

Patient Interactions

History Taking

Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques

Immobilization Techniques

Vital Signs, oxygen, chest Tubes, and Lines

Basic Cardiac Monitoring: the Electrocardiogram

Aseptic Techniques

Nonaseptic Techniques

Medical Emergencies

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Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals

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Exam 17: Infection Control

By what method are pathogens spread when a person coughs or sneezes?

Any microorganism that causes disease is

The process of establishment and growth of a microorganism on or in a host is referred to as

All of the following are possible sources of nosocomial infection except

All of the following are effective methods of sterilization except

Chemical substances capable of killing pathologic microbes are termed

Sterile gloves should be used for all of the following instances except

Bacteria have all of the following characteristics except they

Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences

Professional Organizations

Educational Survival Skills

Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies

Introduction to Clinical Education

Radiology Administration

Radiographic Imaging

Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment

Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology

Human Diversity

Patient Interactions

History Taking

Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques

Immobilization Techniques

Vital Signs, oxygen, chest Tubes, and Lines

Basic Cardiac Monitoring: the Electrocardiogram

Aseptic Techniques

Nonaseptic Techniques

Medical Emergencies

Pharmacology

Principles of Drug Administration

Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals

Professional Ethics

Health Records and Health Information Management

Medical Law

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