Question 1

According to OSHA, Category I tasks

Accepted Answer

A)  do not involve risk of exposure. 
B)  involve tasks such as taking a patient's blood pressure. 
C)  do not require any special precautions. 
D)  involve tasks such as giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. 
E)  expose a worker to blood, body fluids, or tissues. 
A)  do not involve risk of exposure. 
B)  involve tasks such as taking a patient's blood pressure. 
C)  do not require any special precautions. 
D)  involve tasks such as giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. 
E)  expose a worker to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Question 2

How is a congenital infection contracted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ingested 
B)  Present at the time of birth 
C)  Inhaled 
D)  Transmitted by touch 
E)  Vector-borne 
A)  Ingested 
B)  Present at the time of birth 
C)  Inhaled 
D)  Transmitted by touch 
E)  Vector-borne

Question 3

An OSHA violation that was committed intentionally and resulted in a patient's death carries which of the following penalties?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discretionary fine of up to $7,000 
B)  Fine of up to $70,000 and/or up to 6 months' imprisonment 
C)  Mandatory fine of up to $7,000 
D)  Fine of $3,300 for each day the violation was committed 
E)  Fine of up to $33,000 
A)  Discretionary fine of up to $7,000 
B)  Fine of up to $70,000 and/or up to 6 months' imprisonment 
C)  Mandatory fine of up to $7,000 
D)  Fine of $3,300 for each day the violation was committed 
E)  Fine of up to $33,000

Question 4

-Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the reservoir host?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 5

The OSHA Standard Precautions apply to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intact skin 
B)  Sweat 
C)  Human hair 
D)  Fingernails and toenails 
E)  Blood 
A)  Intact skin 
B)  Sweat 
C)  Human hair 
D)  Fingernails and toenails 
E)  Blood

Question 6

Factors related to the host's susceptibility to infection are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  age and nutritional status 
B)  the number and concentration of pathogens 
C)  living conditions of the host 
D)  exposure to hazardous substances 
E)  the virulence of the pathogen 
A)  age and nutritional status 
B)  the number and concentration of pathogens 
C)  living conditions of the host 
D)  exposure to hazardous substances 
E)  the virulence of the pathogen

Question 7

Which organization has made specific recommendations to healthcare employers on needlestick prevention programs for their employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  CDC 
B)  OSHA 
C)  ADA 
D)  WHO 
E)  NIOSH 
A)  CDC 
B)  OSHA 
C)  ADA 
D)  WHO 
E)  NIOSH

Question 8

Which type of infection is caused when a healthcare worker transfers staph bacteria from his hands to a surgical site?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endogenous infection 
B)  Opportunistic infection 
C)  Healthcare-associated infection 
D)  Exogenous infection 
E)  Susceptible host 
A)  Endogenous infection 
B)  Opportunistic infection 
C)  Healthcare-associated infection 
D)  Exogenous infection 
E)  Susceptible host

Question 9

What factors of host susceptibility are related to the pathogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Point of entry 
B)  Genetics 
C)  Stress 
D)  General health 
E)  Hygiene habits 
A)  Point of entry 
B)  Genetics 
C)  Stress 
D)  General health 
E)  Hygiene habits

Question 10

OSHA standards include all of the following except ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bloodborne pathogens 
B)  standard precautions 
C)  transmission-based precautions 
D)  accommodations for the disabled 
E)  education and training 
A)  bloodborne pathogens 
B)  standard precautions 
C)  transmission-based precautions 
D)  accommodations for the disabled 
E)  education and training

Question 11

Which of the following organizations recommends that healthcare workers not wear artificial nails or extensions when working with any patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHA 
B)  CDC 
C)  HIPAA 
D)  WHO 
E)  ADA 
A)  OSHA 
B)  CDC 
C)  HIPAA 
D)  WHO 
E)  ADA

Question 12

All containers used to store waste products, blood, blood products, or other specimens that may be contaminated with bloodborne pathogens must be clearly marked with a bright orange-red ________ symbol.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All containers used to store waste products,...

Question 13

Aseptic hand washing includes ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  turning the faucets on and off with wet hands 
B)  adjusting the temperature of the water to cool 
C)  using bar soap 
D)  keeping your hands lower than your forearms 
E)  turning the water off before drying your hands 
A)  turning the faucets on and off with wet hands 
B)  adjusting the temperature of the water to cool 
C)  using bar soap 
D)  keeping your hands lower than your forearms 
E)  turning the water off before drying your hands

Question 14

-Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the method by which a pathogen can enter a new host?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 15

In what year was the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act signed into law?

Accepted Answer

A)  1999 
B)  2000 
C)  2001 
D)  2003 
E)  2005 
A)  1999 
B)  2000 
C)  2001 
D)  2003 
E)  2005

Question 16

The appropriate gloves to use when cleaning up a spill in the work environment are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  single-use disposable gloves 
B)  examination gloves 
C)  sterile gloves 
D)  utility gloves 
E)  breathable cotton gloves 
A)  single-use disposable gloves 
B)  examination gloves 
C)  sterile gloves 
D)  utility gloves 
E)  breathable cotton gloves

Question 17

Which of the following is not required by the OSHA Hazard Communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Containers used to store items possibly contaminated with bloodborne pathogens must be clearly marked with a biohazard symbol 
B)  Employees must receive training about workplace hazards 
C)  Containers used to store nonhazardous waste must be clearly marked 
D)  Employees must have access to information about workplace hazards 
E)  Employees must be instructed in measures they can take to protect themselves against harm from hazardous substances 
A)  Containers used to store items possibly contaminated with bloodborne pathogens must be clearly marked with a biohazard symbol 
B)  Employees must receive training about workplace hazards 
C)  Containers used to store nonhazardous waste must be clearly marked 
D)  Employees must have access to information about workplace hazards 
E)  Employees must be instructed in measures they can take to protect themselves against harm from hazardous substances

Question 18

A living organism that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another person is known as a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A living organism that carries microorganisms from...

Question 19

Which of the following is the appropriate OSHA precaution for administering medicated nose drops to a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wear disposable sterile gloves 
B)  Wear gloves and a mask 
C)  Wear protective eyewear and gloves 
D)  Wear a disposable gown and protective eyewear 
E)  Wash hands before and after the procedure 
A)  Wear disposable sterile gloves 
B)  Wear gloves and a mask 
C)  Wear protective eyewear and gloves 
D)  Wear a disposable gown and protective eyewear 
E)  Wash hands before and after the procedure

Question 20

Principles of ____ must be applied to break the cycle of infection.

Accepted Answer

A)  work practice 
B)  sterility 
C)  sepsis 
D)  asepsis 
E)  disinfection 
A)  work practice 
B)  sterility 
C)  sepsis 
D)  asepsis 
E)  disinfection

Exam 6: Infection Control Fundamentals

According to OSHA, Category I tasks

How is a congenital infection contracted?

An OSHA violation that was committed intentionally and resulted in a patient's death carries which of the following penalties?

-Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the reservoir host?

The OSHA Standard Precautions apply to which of the following?

Factors related to the host's susceptibility to infection are ____.

Which organization has made specific recommendations to healthcare employers on needlestick prevention programs for their employees?

Which type of infection is caused when a healthcare worker transfers staph bacteria from his hands to a surgical site?

What factors of host susceptibility are related to the pathogen?

OSHA standards include all of the following except ____________.

Which of the following organizations recommends that healthcare workers not wear artificial nails or extensions when working with any patient?

All containers used to store waste products, blood, blood products, or other specimens that may be contaminated with bloodborne pathogens must be clearly marked with a bright orange-red ________ symbol.

Aseptic hand washing includes ____.

-Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the method by which a pathogen can enter a new host?

In what year was the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act signed into law?

The appropriate gloves to use when cleaning up a spill in the work environment are ____.

Which of the following is not required by the OSHA Hazard Communication?

A living organism that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another person is known as a(n) ________.

Which of the following is the appropriate OSHA precaution for administering medicated nose drops to a patient?

Principles of ____ must be applied to break the cycle of infection.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Office Equipment and Supplies

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Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

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Telephone Techniques

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Organization of the Body

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Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

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