Question 1

OSHA's ________ clause requires employers to maintain a workplace free from hazards that are recognized as likely to cause death or serious injury.

Accepted Answer

general duty

Question 2

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 A

Question 3

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 B

Question 4

A medical assistant can help break the cycle of infection in the office by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  eating a well-balanced diet 
B)  posting a sign that no patients with colds are allowed 
C)  maintaining strict housekeeping standards 
D)  administering antibiotics to all patients 
E)  placing a sharps container in the reception area 
A)  eating a well-balanced diet 
B)  posting a sign that no patients with colds are allowed 
C)  maintaining strict housekeeping standards 
D)  administering antibiotics to all patients 
E)  placing a sharps container in the reception area

Question 5

Unpasteurized milk from an infected cow is an example of a(n) ____ factor in the transmission of disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  susceptibility 
B)  immunity 
C)  endogenous 
D)  reservoir 
E)  environmental 
A)  susceptibility 
B)  immunity 
C)  endogenous 
D)  reservoir 
E)  environmental

Question 6

A(n) ________ case is a manifestation of an infection that is so slight that it is unnoticeable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ case is a manifestation of...

Question 7

The number of fire extinguishers required in the medical office depends on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the office's size and number of rooms 
B)  the number of patients seen each day 
C)  the distance to the nearest fire hydrant 
D)  how many fires have been documented in the facility 
E)  whether the office has its own laboratory 
A)  the office's size and number of rooms 
B)  the number of patients seen each day 
C)  the distance to the nearest fire hydrant 
D)  how many fires have been documented in the facility 
E)  whether the office has its own laboratory

Question 8

Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are ________ that often carry organisms responsible for disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are ________ that...

Question 9

The body's ability to resist pathogens and disease is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  immunity 
B)  fomite 
C)  ergonomics 
D)  infectiousness 
E)  exogenous infection 
A)  immunity 
B)  fomite 
C)  ergonomics 
D)  infectiousness 
E)  exogenous infection

Question 10

________ are used in healthcare facilities for the care of all patients and are an important measure for preventing the transmission of disease in the healthcare setting.

Accepted Answer

Standard P

Question 11

Which of the following is not part of the respiratory hygiene recommendations established by the CDC?

Accepted Answer

A)  Controlling the source of transmission 
B)  Using proper hand hygiene 
C)  Separating patients with respiratory infections from other patients in waiting areas 
D)  Putting masks on all patients who show signs of respiratory disease 
E)  Posting cough etiquette signs 
A)  Controlling the source of transmission 
B)  Using proper hand hygiene 
C)  Separating patients with respiratory infections from other patients in waiting areas 
D)  Putting masks on all patients who show signs of respiratory disease 
E)  Posting cough etiquette signs

Question 12

Procedures that pose a high risk for possible transmission of an infection from a healthcare worker to a patient include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  orthopedic procedures 
B)  oral, obstetric, or gynecologic procedures 
C)  checking a patient's vital signs 
D)  measuring the patient's height and weight 
E)  physical therapy procedures 
A)  orthopedic procedures 
B)  oral, obstetric, or gynecologic procedures 
C)  checking a patient's vital signs 
D)  measuring the patient's height and weight 
E)  physical therapy procedures

Question 13

An infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility is known as a(n) ________ infection.

Accepted Answer

healthcare-associate

Question 14

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 15

An individual into whom a pathogen has been transmitted and who has little or no immunity to infection by that organism is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reservoir host 
B)  carrier 
C)  susceptible host 
D)  vector 
E)  fomite 
A)  reservoir host 
B)  carrier 
C)  susceptible host 
D)  vector 
E)  fomite

Question 16

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 17

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 18

Which of the following diseases does not have to be reported to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System of the CDC?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diphtheria 
B)  Chronic hepatitis B 
C)  Tetanus 
D)  Rabies 
E)  Shingles 
A)  Diphtheria 
B)  Chronic hepatitis B 
C)  Tetanus 
D)  Rabies 
E)  Shingles

Question 19

Which of the following topics is not a required part of a medical office safety plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fire safety 
B)  Personal protective equipment 
C)  Homeland security 
D)  Chemical safety 
E)  Needlestick prevention 
A)  Fire safety 
B)  Personal protective equipment 
C)  Homeland security 
D)  Chemical safety 
E)  Needlestick prevention

Question 20

Standard Precautions apply to ____.

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

Exam 6: Basic Safety and Infection Control

OSHA's ________ clause requires employers to maintain a workplace free from hazards that are recognized as likely to cause death or serious injury.

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

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

A medical assistant can help break the cycle of infection in the office by ____.

Unpasteurized milk from an infected cow is an example of a(n) ____ factor in the transmission of disease.

A(n) ________ case is a manifestation of an infection that is so slight that it is unnoticeable.

The number of fire extinguishers required in the medical office depends on ____.

Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are ________ that often carry organisms responsible for disease.

The body's ability to resist pathogens and disease is called ____.

________ are used in healthcare facilities for the care of all patients and are an important measure for preventing the transmission of disease in the healthcare setting.

Which of the following is not part of the respiratory hygiene recommendations established by the CDC?

Procedures that pose a high risk for possible transmission of an infection from a healthcare worker to a patient include ____.

An infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility is known as a(n) ________ infection.

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

An individual into whom a pathogen has been transmitted and who has little or no immunity to infection by that organism is a ____.

A non-serious OSHA violation results in a ____.

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

Which of the following diseases does not have to be reported to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System of the CDC?

Which of the following topics is not a required part of a medical office safety plan?

Standard Precautions apply to ____.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

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 System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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