Question 1

Match each term with its definition.
-Process of washing and scrubbing to remove materials such as body tissue,blood,or other body fluids

Accepted Answer

A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators 
A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators G

Question 2

​Match whether the description provided is considered a general guideline for disease prevention and safety or not.
-​Place hands or fingers to the mouth (including nail-biting);place any item in your mouth (such as a pen or pencil)is considered acceptable

Accepted Answer

A) ​a general guideline for disease prevention and safety 
B) ​not a general guideline for disease prevention and safety 
A) ​a general guideline for disease prevention and safety 
B) ​not a general guideline for disease prevention and safety B

Question 3

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​12-72 hours (some viruses 2-7 days),usually 24 hours

Accepted Answer

A) ​chicken pox 
B) ​common cold 
C) ​head lice 
D) ​hepatitis B 
E) herpes simplex virus​
F)​H1N1
G)​meningitis (bacterial)
H)​meningitis (viral)
I)​mumps
J)​pneumonia
K)​rubella
L)​vancomycin-resistant enterococci 
A) ​chicken pox 
B) ​common cold 
C) ​head lice 
D) ​hepatitis B 
E) herpes simplex virus​
F)​H1N1
G)​meningitis (bacterial)
H)​meningitis (viral)
I)​mumps
J)​pneumonia
K)​rubella
L)​vancomycin-resistant enterococci B

Question 4

Match each term with its definition.
-Host that is capable of being infected by the pathogen

Accepted Answer

A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators 
A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators

Question 5

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Painful blisters on lips,which turn pustular and then form crusted scabs

Accepted Answer

A) ​chicken pox 
B) ​common cold 
C) ​head lice 
D) ​hepatitis B 
E) herpes simplex virus​
F)​H1N1
G)​meningitis (bacterial)
H)​meningitis (viral)
I)​mumps
J)​pneumonia
K)​rubella
L)​vancomycin-resistant enterococci 
A) ​chicken pox 
B) ​common cold 
C) ​head lice 
D) ​hepatitis B 
E) herpes simplex virus​
F)​H1N1
G)​meningitis (bacterial)
H)​meningitis (viral)
I)​mumps
J)​pneumonia
K)​rubella
L)​vancomycin-resistant enterococci

Question 6

Match each term with its definition.
-Type of infection control used to decrease the risk of spreading infection by decreasing the number of pathogenic microorganisms and their spread after they leave the body

Accepted Answer

A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators 
A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators

Question 7

Match each term with its definition.
-Microorganisms that cause disease

Accepted Answer

A) pathogens 
B) virulence 
C) normal flora 
D) aerobes 
E) anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites 
A) pathogens 
B) virulence 
C) normal flora 
D) aerobes 
E) anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites

Question 8

Which of the following is recommended for treating chicken pox?

Accepted Answer

A)  antiretroviral drugs 
B)  increased fluid intake 
C)  topical antipruritics 
D)  antibiotics 
A)  antiretroviral drugs 
B)  increased fluid intake 
C)  topical antipruritics 
D)  antibiotics

Question 9

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​High fever,shaking,chills,productive cough

Accepted Answer

A) ​chicken pox 
B) ​common cold 
C) ​head lice 
D) ​hepatitis B 
E) herpes simplex virus​
F)​H1N1
G)​meningitis (bacterial)
H)​meningitis (viral)
I)​mumps
J)​pneumonia
K)​rubella
L)​vancomycin-resistant enterococci 
A) ​chicken pox 
B) ​common cold 
C) ​head lice 
D) ​hepatitis B 
E) herpes simplex virus​
F)​H1N1
G)​meningitis (bacterial)
H)​meningitis (viral)
I)​mumps
J)​pneumonia
K)​rubella
L)​vancomycin-resistant enterococci

Question 10

Match each term with its definition.
-Cohabitation of microorganisms that live in or within an organism to provide a natural immunity against certain infections

Accepted Answer

A) pathogens 
B) virulence 
C) normal flora 
D) aerobes 
E) anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites 
A) pathogens 
B) virulence 
C) normal flora 
D) aerobes 
E) anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites

Question 11

The primary symptom of ____ is skin infections that may look like pimples or boils and can be red,swollen,painful,and full of pus.

Accepted Answer

A)  H1N1 (swine flu) 
B)  measles 
C)  scarlet fever 
D)  methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRS
A)  
A)  H1N1 (swine flu) 
B)  measles 
C)  scarlet fever 
D)  methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRS
A)

Question 12

Match each term with its definition.
-Method for completely destroying disposable items by flame

Accepted Answer

A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators 
A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators

Question 13

Match each term with its definition.
-Multicellular parasites that live on the surface of a host and include scabies and lice

Accepted Answer

A) pathogens 
B) virulence 
C) normal flora 
D) aerobes 
E) anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites 
A) pathogens 
B) virulence 
C) normal flora 
D) aerobes 
E) anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites

Question 14

Sterilization with a dry heat oven typically takes about:

Accepted Answer

A)  20-30 minutes 
B)  30-60 minutes 
C)  1-2 hours 
D)  4-6 hours 
A)  20-30 minutes 
B)  30-60 minutes 
C)  1-2 hours 
D)  4-6 hours

Question 15

When washing your hands,it is recommended that you distribute soap using circular motions constantly and vigorously for ____ seconds.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  30 
C)  45 
D)  90 
A)  15 
B)  30 
C)  45 
D)  90

Question 16

​Match whether the description provided is considered a general guideline for disease prevention and safety or not.
-​Apply PPE only if you are cleaning up a spill

Accepted Answer

A) ​a general guideline for disease prevention and safety 
B) ​not a general guideline for disease prevention and safety 
A) ​a general guideline for disease prevention and safety 
B) ​not a general guideline for disease prevention and safety

Question 17

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Sudden onset of fever,intense headache,nausea,vomiting,sometimes petechial rash,irritability,sluggishness (possible seizures or coma)

Accepted Answer

A) ​chicken pox 
B) ​common cold 
C) ​head lice 
D) ​hepatitis B 
E) herpes simplex virus​
F)​H1N1
G)​meningitis (bacterial)
H)​meningitis (viral)
I)​mumps
J)​pneumonia
K)​rubella
L)​vancomycin-resistant enterococci 
A) ​chicken pox 
B) ​common cold 
C) ​head lice 
D) ​hepatitis B 
E) herpes simplex virus​
F)​H1N1
G)​meningitis (bacterial)
H)​meningitis (viral)
I)​mumps
J)​pneumonia
K)​rubella
L)​vancomycin-resistant enterococci

Question 18

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​For a skin infection,area may be red and tender

Accepted Answer

A) ​chicken pox 
B) ​common cold 
C) ​head lice 
D) ​hepatitis B 
E) herpes simplex virus​
F)​H1N1
G)​meningitis (bacterial)
H)​meningitis (viral)
I)​mumps
J)​pneumonia
K)​rubella
L)​vancomycin-resistant enterococci 
A) ​chicken pox 
B) ​common cold 
C) ​head lice 
D) ​hepatitis B 
E) herpes simplex virus​
F)​H1N1
G)​meningitis (bacterial)
H)​meningitis (viral)
I)​mumps
J)​pneumonia
K)​rubella
L)​vancomycin-resistant enterococci

Question 19

Strawberry tongue is a symptom of:

Accepted Answer

A)  strep throat 
B)  scarlet fever 
C)  German measles 
D)  scabies 
A)  strep throat 
B)  scarlet fever 
C)  German measles 
D)  scabies

Question 20

You should not use any sterile package if it is more than ___ from the time it was sterilized.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 days 
B)  30 days 
C)  6 months 
D)  12 months 
A)  15 days 
B)  30 days 
C)  6 months 
D)  12 months

Exam 35: Infection Control and Medical Asepsis

Match each term with its definition. -Process of washing and scrubbing to remove materials such as body tissue,blood,or other body fluids

​Match whether the description provided is considered a general guideline for disease prevention and safety or not. -​Place hands or fingers to the mouth (including nail-biting);place any item in your mouth (such as a pen or pencil)is considered acceptable

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​12-72 hours (some viruses 2-7 days),usually 24 hours

Match each term with its definition. -Host that is capable of being infected by the pathogen

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Painful blisters on lips,which turn pustular and then form crusted scabs

Match each term with its definition. -Type of infection control used to decrease the risk of spreading infection by decreasing the number of pathogenic microorganisms and their spread after they leave the body

Match each term with its definition. -Microorganisms that cause disease

Which of the following is recommended for treating chicken pox?

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​High fever,shaking,chills,productive cough

Match each term with its definition. -Cohabitation of microorganisms that live in or within an organism to provide a natural immunity against certain infections

The primary symptom of ____ is skin infections that may look like pimples or boils and can be red,swollen,painful,and full of pus.

Match each term with its definition. -Method for completely destroying disposable items by flame

Match each term with its definition. -Multicellular parasites that live on the surface of a host and include scabies and lice

Sterilization with a dry heat oven typically takes about:

When washing your hands,it is recommended that you distribute soap using circular motions constantly and vigorously for ____ seconds.

​Match whether the description provided is considered a general guideline for disease prevention and safety or not. -​Apply PPE only if you are cleaning up a spill

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​For a skin infection,area may be red and tender

Strawberry tongue is a symptom of:

You should not use any sterile package if it is more than ___ from the time it was sterilized.

The Medical Assistant

The Health Care Team and the Medical Environment,past and Present

Legal Issues

Ethical Issues

Verbal and Nonverbal Communications

Applying Communication Skills

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Understanding and Building Medical Terms of Body Systems

Anatomic Descriptors and Fundamental Body Structure

The Nervous System

The Senses

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Respiratory System

The Circulatory System

The Immune System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

Telephone Communications

Written Communications

The Office Environment, computers, and Equipment

Scheduling Appointments and Receiving Patients

The Medical Record,documentation,and Filing

Health Insurance

A Icd-10 Update: Procedural and Diagnostic Coding

Procedural and Diagnostic Coding

Patient Accounts

Preparing Insurance Claims and Posting Insurance Payments

Patient Billing,posting Patient Payments,and Collecting Fees

Banking Procedures

Accounts Payable and Accounting Procedures

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Body Measurements and Vital Signs

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Obgyn Examinations

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Pharmacology Fundamentals

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Administering Oral and Non-Injectable Medications

Administering Injections and Immunizations

Emergencies in the Medical Office and the Community

First Aid for Accidents and Injuries

Rehabilitation

Nutrition,exercise,and Healthy Living

Practicum and the Job Search

Managing the Office

Filters

Match whether the description provided is considered a general guideline for disease prevention and safety or not. -Place hands or fingers to the mouth (including nail-biting);place any item in your mouth (such as a pen or pencil)is considered acceptable

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -12-72 hours (some viruses 2-7 days),usually 24 hours

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Painful blisters on lips,which turn pustular and then form crusted scabs

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -High fever,shaking,chills,productive cough

Match whether the description provided is considered a general guideline for disease prevention and safety or not. -Apply PPE only if you are cleaning up a spill

Match the communicable disease with the means of transmission (also known as modes of transmission),incubation,symptoms,and treatment.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -For a skin infection,area may be red and tender