Question 1

Reservoir hosts who are unaware of their ability to spread an infectious disease are identified as carriers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the first step that should be taken after exposure to contaminated waste?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wash or flush the exposed area 
B)  Report immediately to the supervisor 
C)  Receive a medical evaluation 
D)  File an incident report 
A)  Wash or flush the exposed area 
B)  Report immediately to the supervisor 
C)  Receive a medical evaluation 
D)  File an incident report

Question 3

The CDC recognizes the use of alcohol-based hand rubs as an adequate replacement for traditional hand washing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Viral infections

Accepted Answer

A)  are treated effectively with antibiotics. 
B)  include malaria and gonorrhea. 
C)  are treated with a focus on palliative care. 
D)  may form spores. 
A)  are treated effectively with antibiotics. 
B)  include malaria and gonorrhea. 
C)  are treated with a focus on palliative care. 
D)  may form spores.

Question 5

Rosa is responsible for administering the hepatitis B vaccine to a new employee. Describe the immunization schedule for this vaccine.

Accepted Answer

The vaccine is administered by intramusc

Question 6

Most pathogens prefer dry, hot environments for growth and multiplication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Employers must provide employees with hepatitis B immunizations free of charge within 10 days of the start of employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An antiseptic is used to cleanse the patient's skin before a surgical procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A 14-year-old patient is diagnosed with strep throat. Applying your understanding of the chain of infection, how can Rosa prevent the spread of the infection to herself and others?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the spread of infection, the

Question 10

Relapse is the disappearance of the clinical symptoms of disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The most effective treatment for viral infections is palliative in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Employees must provide their own alternative to latex gloves if they show signs of latex anaphylaxis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following diseases are caused by a virus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tuberculosis 
B)  Giardiasis 
C)  Herpes 
D)  Pneumonia 
A)  Tuberculosis 
B)  Giardiasis 
C)  Herpes 
D)  Pneumonia

Question 14

Rosa is assisting with a procedure and has an accidental exposure of potentially infectious mucous in her right eye. What should Rosa do?

Accepted Answer

Rosa should immediately go to the eyewas

Question 15

A(n) __________ is a foreign substance that results in the production of a specific antibody.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ is a foreign substance that...

Question 16

A patient who is in remission has a disease but is not showing symptoms at the time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Pyemia is a condition marked by infectious microorganisms in the patient's urine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following procedures is appropriate for preparing blood and other potentially infectious materials for transport?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decontaminating the hazardous waste container 
B)  Freezing the materials before transport 
C)  Relabeling containers provided for waste 
D)  Placing the materials in a leakproof container during collection 
E)  Washing the container with household detergent 
A)  Decontaminating the hazardous waste container 
B)  Freezing the materials before transport 
C)  Relabeling containers provided for waste 
D)  Placing the materials in a leakproof container during collection 
E)  Washing the container with household detergent

Question 19

The process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical instruments is called

Accepted Answer

A)  asepsis. 
B)  disinfection. 
C)  sanitization. 
D)  sterilization. 
A)  asepsis. 
B)  disinfection. 
C)  sanitization. 
D)  sterilization.

Question 20

The most important step in achieving hand asepsis is

Accepted Answer

A)  removing jewelry. 
B)  rinsing with alcohol. 
C)  using surgical soap. 
D)  wearing gloves. 
A)  removing jewelry. 
B)  rinsing with alcohol. 
C)  using surgical soap. 
D)  wearing gloves.

Exam 20: Infection Control

Reservoir hosts who are unaware of their ability to spread an infectious disease are identified as carriers.

What is the first step that should be taken after exposure to contaminated waste?

The CDC recognizes the use of alcohol-based hand rubs as an adequate replacement for traditional hand washing.

Viral infections

Rosa is responsible for administering the hepatitis B vaccine to a new employee. Describe the immunization schedule for this vaccine.

Most pathogens prefer dry, hot environments for growth and multiplication.

Employers must provide employees with hepatitis B immunizations free of charge within 10 days of the start of employment.

An antiseptic is used to cleanse the patient's skin before a surgical procedure.

A 14-year-old patient is diagnosed with strep throat. Applying your understanding of the chain of infection, how can Rosa prevent the spread of the infection to herself and others?

Relapse is the disappearance of the clinical symptoms of disease.

The most effective treatment for viral infections is palliative in nature.

Employees must provide their own alternative to latex gloves if they show signs of latex anaphylaxis.

Which of the following diseases are caused by a virus?

Rosa is assisting with a procedure and has an accidental exposure of potentially infectious mucous in her right eye. What should Rosa do?

A(n) __________ is a foreign substance that results in the production of a specific antibody.

A patient who is in remission has a disease but is not showing symptoms at the time.

Pyemia is a condition marked by infectious microorganisms in the patient's urine.

Which of the following procedures is appropriate for preparing blood and other potentially infectious materials for transport?

The process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical instruments is called

The most important step in achieving hand asepsis is

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