Question 1

The immune system response that is identified as humoral immunity is

Accepted Answer

A)  cellular immune reactions. 
B)  production of antibodies in response to a foreign substance in the body. 
C)  the inflammatory process. 
D)  natural protection against disease. 
A)  cellular immune reactions. 
B)  production of antibodies in response to a foreign substance in the body. 
C)  the inflammatory process. 
D)  natural protection against disease.

Question 2

If a blood vessel is permeable, it is protected from the transfer of substances from the outside environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The key to reducing the prevalence of antibiotic resistance is to

Accepted Answer

A)  prescribe antibiotics for all cases of the flu. 
B)  order antibiotics for a minimum of 2 days. 
C)  limit the use of antibiotics to one that is specific to the pathogen. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  prescribe antibiotics for all cases of the flu. 
B)  order antibiotics for a minimum of 2 days. 
C)  limit the use of antibiotics to one that is specific to the pathogen. 
D)  All of the above

Question 4

Direct transmission occurs through which of the following?

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A)  Discharges from an infected person 
B)  Droplets in the air expelled by coughing 
C)  Contaminated food or drink 
D)  Contact with contaminated objects 
A)  Discharges from an infected person 
B)  Droplets in the air expelled by coughing 
C)  Contaminated food or drink 
D)  Contact with contaminated objects

Question 5

What should be done if the eyes are exposed to potentially infectious bodily fluids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administer antibiotic drops to the eyes as quickly as possible. 
B)  Flush the eyes with warm water as soon as possible. 
C)  Have the physician examine the eyes for potential infection. 
A)  Administer antibiotic drops to the eyes as quickly as possible. 
B)  Flush the eyes with warm water as soon as possible. 
C)  Have the physician examine the eyes for potential infection.

Question 6

In the normal state, which of the following are free of all living microorganisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skin 
B)  Mouth 
C)  Internal body organs 
D)  Medical equipment 
A)  Skin 
B)  Mouth 
C)  Internal body organs 
D)  Medical equipment

Question 7

Which of the following microorganisms are large, obligate parasites that can be viewed with a microscope?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacteria 
B)  Virus 
C)  Rickettsiae 
D)  Fungi 
E)  Protozoa 
A)  Bacteria 
B)  Virus 
C)  Rickettsiae 
D)  Fungi 
E)  Protozoa

Question 8

What are the two important factors in performing an effective hand wash?

Accepted Answer

A)  Friction and running warm water 
B)  Antibacterial soap and hot water 
C)  Length of time spent and type of soap 
D)  Position of the hands and temperature of the water 
A)  Friction and running warm water 
B)  Antibacterial soap and hot water 
C)  Length of time spent and type of soap 
D)  Position of the hands and temperature of the water

Question 9

Before disposing of a contaminated needle into a sharps container, the medical assistant should

Accepted Answer

A)  carefully recap the needle. 
B)  bend the needle so it cannot be used again. 
C)  disconnect the needle from the syringe. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  carefully recap the needle. 
B)  bend the needle so it cannot be used again. 
C)  disconnect the needle from the syringe. 
D)  None of the above

Question 10

Macrophage action occurs with

Accepted Answer

A)  a systemic reaction to an antigen. 
B)  trapping of foreign substances in mucous membranes. 
C)  protection created by the body's resident bacteria. 
D)  cell-mediated immunity. 
A)  a systemic reaction to an antigen. 
B)  trapping of foreign substances in mucous membranes. 
C)  protection created by the body's resident bacteria. 
D)  cell-mediated immunity.

Question 11

Relapse and remission are seen frequently in what types of infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronic infections 
B)  Latent infections 
C)  Infections with rapid onset 
D)  Infections that cause fever 
A)  Chronic infections 
B)  Latent infections 
C)  Infections with rapid onset 
D)  Infections that cause fever

Question 12

Which of the following terms is associated with the process of killing pathogenic organisms or of rendering them inactive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sanitization 
B)  Ultrasonic sanitization 
C)  Disinfection 
D)  Sterilization 
A)  Sanitization 
B)  Ultrasonic sanitization 
C)  Disinfection 
D)  Sterilization

Question 13

An example of parenteral administration of a medication is a subcutaneous injection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A(n) __________ is a contaminated object, such as an improperly sterilized instrument, that causes the transmission of a disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ is a contaminated object, such...

Question 15

A 62-year-old patient with shingles is seen in the office. The physician would classify this disease as

Accepted Answer

A)  a chronic infection. 
B)  the prodromal period of the infection. 
C)  a latent infection. 
D)  the acute onset of a varicella infection. 
A)  a chronic infection. 
B)  the prodromal period of the infection. 
C)  a latent infection. 
D)  the acute onset of a varicella infection.

Question 16

What is considered the second link in the chain of infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infectious agent 
B)  Reservoir 
C)  Susceptible host 
D)  Portal 
A)  Infectious agent 
B)  Reservoir 
C)  Susceptible host 
D)  Portal

Question 17

If a medical assistant performs medical aseptic hand washing or hand sanitization routinely, he or she does not have to wear disposable gloves when sanitizing contaminated surfaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the CDC, proper hand hygiene must be performed in all the following instances except

Accepted Answer

A)  before and after contact with the patient. 
B)  before performing an aseptic task. 
C)  after contact with blood, body fluids, or contaminated surfaces. 
D)  when hands move from a clean body site to a contaminated body site during patient care. 
A)  before and after contact with the patient. 
B)  before performing an aseptic task. 
C)  after contact with blood, body fluids, or contaminated surfaces. 
D)  when hands move from a clean body site to a contaminated body site during patient care.

Question 19

Which of the following substances protects nearby cells from viral invasion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antiviral protein 
B)  Interferon 
C)  Intracellular parasites 
D)  Viral proteins 
A)  Antiviral protein 
B)  Interferon 
C)  Intracellular parasites 
D)  Viral proteins

Question 20

On the basis of your understanding of the chain of infection, what would be the most effective method of controlling the spread of conjunctivitis in a day care center?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conjunctivitis is not contagious. 
B)  Close the day care center until all children are symptom-free. 
C)  Sanitize hands thoroughly after each contact with a symptomatic child. 
D)  Immediately send the child home to prevent the spread of the disease. 
A)  Conjunctivitis is not contagious. 
B)  Close the day care center until all children are symptom-free. 
C)  Sanitize hands thoroughly after each contact with a symptomatic child. 
D)  Immediately send the child home to prevent the spread of the disease.

Exam 20: Infection Control

The immune system response that is identified as humoral immunity is

If a blood vessel is permeable, it is protected from the transfer of substances from the outside environment.

The key to reducing the prevalence of antibiotic resistance is to

Direct transmission occurs through which of the following?

What should be done if the eyes are exposed to potentially infectious bodily fluids?

In the normal state, which of the following are free of all living microorganisms?

Which of the following microorganisms are large, obligate parasites that can be viewed with a microscope?

What are the two important factors in performing an effective hand wash?

Before disposing of a contaminated needle into a sharps container, the medical assistant should

Macrophage action occurs with

Relapse and remission are seen frequently in what types of infections?

Which of the following terms is associated with the process of killing pathogenic organisms or of rendering them inactive?

An example of parenteral administration of a medication is a subcutaneous injection.

A(n) __________ is a contaminated object, such as an improperly sterilized instrument, that causes the transmission of a disease.

A 62-year-old patient with shingles is seen in the office. The physician would classify this disease as

What is considered the second link in the chain of infection?

If a medical assistant performs medical aseptic hand washing or hand sanitization routinely, he or she does not have to wear disposable gloves when sanitizing contaminated surfaces.

According to the CDC, proper hand hygiene must be performed in all the following instances except

Which of the following substances protects nearby cells from viral invasion?

On the basis of your understanding of the chain of infection, what would be the most effective method of controlling the spread of conjunctivitis in a day care center?

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