Question 1

A living organism that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another person is known as a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A living organism that carries microorganisms from...

Question 2

You can find information about a hazardous chemical by consulting its ________, which contains information about the substance name, chemical and common names, chemical characteristics, physical and health hazards, guidelines for safe handling, and emergency and first-aid information.

Accepted Answer

Material S

Question 3

All containers used to store waste products, blood, blood products, or other specimens that may be contaminated with bloodborne pathogens must be clearly marked with a bright orange-red ________ symbol.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All containers used to store waste products,...

Question 4

Many pathogens require a(n) ________ to provide nutrition and a place to multiply. This can be an animal, insect, or human whose body is capable of sustaining the growth of a pathogen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many pathogens require a(n) ________ to provide...

Question 5

Aseptic hand washing includes ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  turning the faucets on and off with wet hands 
B)  adjusting the temperature of the water to cool 
C)  using bar soap 
D)  keeping your hands lower than your forearms 
E)  turning the water off before drying your hands 
A)  turning the faucets on and off with wet hands 
B)  adjusting the temperature of the water to cool 
C)  using bar soap 
D)  keeping your hands lower than your forearms 
E)  turning the water off before drying your hands

Question 6

An infection that is congenital is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ingested 
B)  present at the time of birth 
C)  inhaled 
D)  transmitted by touch 
E)  vector-borne 
A)  ingested 
B)  present at the time of birth 
C)  inhaled 
D)  transmitted by touch 
E)  vector-borne

Question 7

How many people should be designated responsible for reporting a fire and overseeing the office's emergency response?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis are often transmitted by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bloodborne transmission 
B)  foodborne transmission 
C)  airborne transmission 
D)  vector-borne transmission 
E)  fomite transmission 
A)  bloodborne transmission 
B)  foodborne transmission 
C)  airborne transmission 
D)  vector-borne transmission 
E)  fomite transmission

Question 9

Carla was putting away a shipment of laboratory chemicals when she noticed that a bottle of formaldehyde was leaking. The liquid ran down her arm while she was taking the bottle to the laboratory sink. Almost immediately, her arm became red and irritated. She asks you what she should do. If you are not familiar with the emergency first aid steps for a formaldehyde exposure, what is the first thing you should do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a lab towel to wipe her arm dry 
B)  Consult the MSDS to find appropriate first aid measures for formaldehyde 
C)  Tell Carla to take the rest of the day off and rest her arm 
D)  Send Carla to the Emergency Room at the nearest hospital 
E)  Pour alcohol over her arm to relieve the irritation 
A)  Use a lab towel to wipe her arm dry 
B)  Consult the MSDS to find appropriate first aid measures for formaldehyde 
C)  Tell Carla to take the rest of the day off and rest her arm 
D)  Send Carla to the Emergency Room at the nearest hospital 
E)  Pour alcohol over her arm to relieve the irritation

Question 10

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 11

The study of the way people work is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The study of the way people work...

Question 12

Aseptic precautions include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  not using tissues when coughing 
B)  wearing gloves and a mask when working with a patient if you have a cold 
C)  taking a fever medication before going to work if you have a fever 
D)  leaning against the sink when washing your hands 
E)  using nail polish to protect your fingernails 
A)  not using tissues when coughing 
B)  wearing gloves and a mask when working with a patient if you have a cold 
C)  taking a fever medication before going to work if you have a fever 
D)  leaning against the sink when washing your hands 
E)  using nail polish to protect your fingernails

Question 13

The appropriate gloves to use when cleaning up a spill in the work environment are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  single-use disposable gloves 
B)  examination gloves 
C)  sterile gloves 
D)  utility gloves 
E)  breathable cotton gloves 
A)  single-use disposable gloves 
B)  examination gloves 
C)  sterile gloves 
D)  utility gloves 
E)  breathable cotton gloves

Question 14

A reservoir host who is unaware of the presence of the pathogen and so spreads the disease is a ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

According to OSHA, Category III tasks

Accepted Answer

A)  do not require any precautions other than hand hygiene. 
B)  involve tasks such as assisting with minor surgical procedures. 
C)  do not involve risk of exposure. 
D)  involve tasks such as giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. 
E)  expose a worker to blood, body fluids, or tissues. 
A)  do not require any precautions other than hand hygiene. 
B)  involve tasks such as assisting with minor surgical procedures. 
C)  do not involve risk of exposure. 
D)  involve tasks such as giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. 
E)  expose a worker to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Question 16

Which of the following diseases must be reported to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System of the CDC?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chickenpox 
B)  Yeast infection 
C)  Stomach ulcer 
D)  Rubella 
E)  Endometriosis 
A)  Chickenpox 
B)  Yeast infection 
C)  Stomach ulcer 
D)  Rubella 
E)  Endometriosis

Question 17

Which of the following constitutes a fire hazard in the medical office?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prohibiting smoking in the facility 
B)  Keeping flammable liquids away from heat sources 
C)  Reporting inoperative smoke detectors to the building manager 
D)  Using an open flame in the laboratory 
E)  Making sure all flammable items are stored properly 
A)  Prohibiting smoking in the facility 
B)  Keeping flammable liquids away from heat sources 
C)  Reporting inoperative smoke detectors to the building manager 
D)  Using an open flame in the laboratory 
E)  Making sure all flammable items are stored properly

Question 18

When a person develops food poisoning after eating at a restaurant salad bar, the most likely form of transmission is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bloodborne 
B)  animal-borne 
C)  foodborne 
D)  vector-borne 
E)  airborne 
A)  bloodborne 
B)  animal-borne 
C)  foodborne 
D)  vector-borne 
E)  airborne

Question 19

Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the reservoir host?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The most important aseptic procedure for a medical assistant is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  proper hand hygiene 
B)  stocking the office with housekeeping equipment 
C)  dusting the furniture in the waiting room 
D)  periodically vacuuming and sweeping the floors 
E)  providing tissues to patients with colds 
A)  proper hand hygiene 
B)  stocking the office with housekeeping equipment 
C)  dusting the furniture in the waiting room 
D)  periodically vacuuming and sweeping the floors 
E)  providing tissues to patients with colds

Exam 6: Basic Safety and Infection Control

A living organism that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another person is known as a(n) ________.

You can find information about a hazardous chemical by consulting its ________, which contains information about the substance name, chemical and common names, chemical characteristics, physical and health hazards, guidelines for safe handling, and emergency and first-aid information.

All containers used to store waste products, blood, blood products, or other specimens that may be contaminated with bloodborne pathogens must be clearly marked with a bright orange-red ________ symbol.

Many pathogens require a(n) ________ to provide nutrition and a place to multiply. This can be an animal, insect, or human whose body is capable of sustaining the growth of a pathogen.

Aseptic hand washing includes ____.

An infection that is congenital is ____.

How many people should be designated responsible for reporting a fire and overseeing the office's emergency response?

Respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis are often transmitted by ____.

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 study of the way people work is called ________.

Aseptic precautions include ____.

The appropriate gloves to use when cleaning up a spill in the work environment are ____.

A reservoir host who is unaware of the presence of the pathogen and so spreads the disease is a ____.

According to OSHA, Category III tasks

Which of the following diseases must be reported to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System of the CDC?

Which of the following constitutes a fire hazard in the medical office?

When a person develops food poisoning after eating at a restaurant salad bar, the most likely form of transmission is ____.

Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the reservoir host?

The most important aseptic procedure for a medical assistant is ____.

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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