Question 1

The process of establishment and growth of a microorganism on or in a host is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation. 
B) infection. 
C) pathogen. 
D) nosocomial. 
A) inflammation. 
B) infection. 
C) pathogen. 
D) nosocomial.

Question 2

When you and a colleague perform a portable chest radiograph on a patient with contact precautions,it would be appropriate to
1)place the cassette in a protective bag before exposure and dispose of the bag properly after exposure.
2)wash your hands only after the examination has been completed.
3)remove jewelry and place it in a safe place.
4)put on a clean mask,clean gloves,and clean gown (your assistants need not do so as they are not going to touch the patient)and put on a lead apron outside of the clean gown.
5)greet the patient professionally and explain what you are going to do.
6)have your assistant position the receptor behind the patient.
7)after exposure,remove the gown,mask,and gloves and discard them when you return to radiology.

Accepted Answer

A) 1,2,4,5,and 6 only. 
B) 1,3,and 5 only. 
C) 1,2,3,5,6,and 7 only. 
D) 2,4,5,6,and 7 only. 
A) 1,2,4,5,and 6 only. 
B) 1,3,and 5 only. 
C) 1,2,3,5,6,and 7 only. 
D) 2,4,5,6,and 7 only.

Question 3

Two bloodborne pathogens of particular importance to hospital personnel are

Accepted Answer

A) pneumonia and tuberculosis. 
B) hepatitis B virus (HBV)and HIV. 
C) papillomavirus and rhinovirus. 
D) Clostridium and Bacillus. 
A) pneumonia and tuberculosis. 
B) hepatitis B virus (HBV)and HIV. 
C) papillomavirus and rhinovirus. 
D) Clostridium and Bacillus.

Question 4

All of the following are related EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) fungi. 
B) protozoa. 
C) viruses. 
D) bacillus. 
A) fungi. 
B) protozoa. 
C) viruses. 
D) bacillus.

Question 5

At the conclusion of an interventional radiographic examination,the examination room is cleaned,and major components are wiped down with chemical disinfectants.By performing this important task,the radiographer is practicing

Accepted Answer

A) medical asepsis. 
B) sterilization. 
C) surgical asepsis. 
D) fomite asepsis. 
A) medical asepsis. 
B) sterilization. 
C) surgical asepsis. 
D) fomite asepsis.

Question 6

Biosafety in the medical imaging department includes

Accepted Answer

A) washing hands before and after an interventional procedure. 
B) wearing gloves while handling an emesis basin with vomitus. 
C) using a resuscitation mask or bag during CPR. 
D) all of the above. 
A) washing hands before and after an interventional procedure. 
B) wearing gloves while handling an emesis basin with vomitus. 
C) using a resuscitation mask or bag during CPR. 
D) all of the above.

Question 7

In a hospital setting,constant awareness is given to the simple fact that patients come to the hospital because they are sick and vulnerable to disease.With the current system of medical care,by the time patients come to the hospital setting for care,they are sicker than ever in the past.The most common nosocomial infection seen in hospital patients is

Accepted Answer

A) common colds picked up on contaminated radiography equipment. 
B) urinary tract infections from Foley catheter insertions. 
C) hepatitis B infection from contaminated needles. 
D) staphylococcal infection from labor and delivery. 
A) common colds picked up on contaminated radiography equipment. 
B) urinary tract infections from Foley catheter insertions. 
C) hepatitis B infection from contaminated needles. 
D) staphylococcal infection from labor and delivery.

Question 8

After an organism is infected and by the time symptoms of the infectious process manifest,several steps have taken place.These steps consist of

Accepted Answer

A) 1,2,3,and 4 only 
B) 2,4,5,6,and 7 only 
C) 3 and 6 only 
D) 1,2,4,and 7 only 
A) 1,2,3,and 4 only 
B) 2,4,5,6,and 7 only 
C) 3 and 6 only 
D) 1,2,4,and 7 only

Question 9

Bacteria have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT they

Accepted Answer

A) are eukaryotic organisms. 
B) have the ability to produce endospores. 
C) are single-cell organisms. 
D) may live on a host in a colony form. 
A) are eukaryotic organisms. 
B) have the ability to produce endospores. 
C) are single-cell organisms. 
D) may live on a host in a colony form.

Question 10

A pathogen that requires contact precautions is

Accepted Answer

A) MRSA. 
B) tuberculosis. 
C) rubeola. 
D) rhinovirus. 
A) MRSA. 
B) tuberculosis. 
C) rubeola. 
D) rhinovirus.

The process of establishment and growth of a microorganism on or in a host is referred to as

Two bloodborne pathogens of particular importance to hospital personnel are

All of the following are related EXCEPT

At the conclusion of an interventional radiographic examination,the examination room is cleaned,and major components are wiped down with chemical disinfectants.By performing this important task,the radiographer is practicing

Biosafety in the medical imaging department includes

After an organism is infected and by the time symptoms of the infectious process manifest,several steps have taken place.These steps consist of

Bacteria have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT they

A pathogen that requires contact precautions is

Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences

Professional Organizations

Educational Survival Skills

Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies

Introduction to Clinical Education

Radiology Administration

Radiographic Imaging

Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment

Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology

Human Diversity

Patient Interactions

History Taking

Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques

Immobilization Techniques

Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines

Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram

Aseptic Techniques

Nonaseptic Techniques

Medical Emergencies

Pharmacology

Principles of Drug Administration

Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals

Professional Ethics

Health Records and Health Information Management

Medical Law

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Exam 17: Infection Control

The process of establishment and growth of a microorganism on or in a host is referred to as

Two bloodborne pathogens of particular importance to hospital personnel are

All of the following are related EXCEPT

At the conclusion of an interventional radiographic examination,the examination room is cleaned,and major components are wiped down with chemical disinfectants.By performing this important task,the radiographer is practicing

Biosafety in the medical imaging department includes

After an organism is infected and by the time symptoms of the infectious process manifest,several steps have taken place.These steps consist of

Bacteria have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT they

A pathogen that requires contact precautions is

Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences

Professional Organizations

Educational Survival Skills

Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies

Introduction to Clinical Education

Radiology Administration

Radiographic Imaging

Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment

Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology

Human Diversity

Patient Interactions

History Taking

Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques

Immobilization Techniques

Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines

Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram

Aseptic Techniques

Nonaseptic Techniques

Medical Emergencies

Pharmacology

Principles of Drug Administration

Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals

Professional Ethics

Health Records and Health Information Management

Medical Law

Filters