Question 1

A non-serious OSHA violation results in a ____.

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 $7,700 for each day the violation continues past the date it was supposed to stop 
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 $7,700 for each day the violation continues past the date it was supposed to stop 
E)  fine of up to $33,000

Question 2

-Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the means of exit for the pathogen to leave the reservoir?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

When a hazard occurs that is not addressed specifically by an OSHA standard, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHA quickly writes a new standard to protect employee safety. 
B)  the employer must use the guidelines from the most applicable existing standard. 
C)  the employees are not protected from this hazard. 
D)  the employer has a duty to inform OSHA so that a standard can be created. 
E)  the general duty clause takes effect. 
A)  OSHA quickly writes a new standard to protect employee safety. 
B)  the employer must use the guidelines from the most applicable existing standard. 
C)  the employees are not protected from this hazard. 
D)  the employer has a duty to inform OSHA so that a standard can be created. 
E)  the general duty clause takes effect.

Question 4

When a normally beneficial microorganism becomes pathogenic, the infection that develops is a(n) ________ infection.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a normally beneficial microorganism becomes pathogenic,...

Question 5

A reservoir host who is unaware of the presence of the pathogen, exhibits no symptoms of the infection, and spreads the disease is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A reservoir host who is unaware of...

Question 6

________ prevent healthcare workers from exposing themselves and others to infections.

Accepted Answer

Universal

Question 7

Droplets from coughs or sneezes can carry up to _____ feet.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 8

Laws set forth in the OSHA ________ Pathogens Standard of 1991 dictate how you must handle infectious or potentially infectious waste generated during medical or surgical procedures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Laws set forth in the OSHA ________...

Question 9

The federal administration that was created in 1970 to help protect employee safety in the workplace is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHA. 
B)  CDC. 
C)  AMA. 
D)  CLIA. 
E)  MSDS. 
A)  OSHA. 
B)  CDC. 
C)  AMA. 
D)  CLIA. 
E)  MSDS.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of direct transmission of a pathogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vectors 
B)  Contact with the blood of an infected person 
C)  Contact with fomites 
D)  Contaminated food or drink 
E)  Contact with a contaminated surface 
A)  Vectors 
B)  Contact with the blood of an infected person 
C)  Contact with fomites 
D)  Contaminated food or drink 
E)  Contact with a contaminated surface

Question 11

Proper _________ includes covering coughs with a tissue and proper disposal of the tissue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Proper _________ includes covering coughs with a...

Question 12

Transmission-based precautions are guidelines that supplement __________________.

Accepted Answer

standard p

Question 13

A person who has little or no immunity to infection by an organism is called a(n) ________ host.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person who has little or no...

Question 14

Which guideline is vital when handling hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

A)  Push intact contaminated needles into the biohazardous waste container for sharps 
B)  Break off or recap needles after use 
C)  Open, empty, and clean reusable sharps containers by hand 
D)  Place a biohazardous container in a secondary container when there is a danger of puncturing the primary container 
E)  Keep biohazardous waste containers open at all times 
A)  Push intact contaminated needles into the biohazardous waste container for sharps 
B)  Break off or recap needles after use 
C)  Open, empty, and clean reusable sharps containers by hand 
D)  Place a biohazardous container in a secondary container when there is a danger of puncturing the primary container 
E)  Keep biohazardous waste containers open at all times

Exam 6: Infection Control Fundamentals

A non-serious OSHA violation results in a ____.

-Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the means of exit for the pathogen to leave the reservoir?

When a hazard occurs that is not addressed specifically by an OSHA standard, ____.

When a normally beneficial microorganism becomes pathogenic, the infection that develops is a(n) ________ infection.

A reservoir host who is unaware of the presence of the pathogen, exhibits no symptoms of the infection, and spreads the disease is called a(n) ________.

________ prevent healthcare workers from exposing themselves and others to infections.

Droplets from coughs or sneezes can carry up to _____ feet.

Laws set forth in the OSHA ________ Pathogens Standard of 1991 dictate how you must handle infectious or potentially infectious waste generated during medical or surgical procedures.

The federal administration that was created in 1970 to help protect employee safety in the workplace is ____.

Which of the following is an example of direct transmission of a pathogen?

Proper _________ includes covering coughs with a tissue and proper disposal of the tissue.

Transmission-based precautions are guidelines that supplement __________________.

A person who has little or no immunity to infection by an organism is called a(n) ________ host.

Which guideline is vital when handling hazardous waste?

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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