Question 1

Every medical office must have a comprehensive written ________ plan that is easily accessible to all employees and updated annually.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Every medical office must have a comprehensive...

Question 2

The type of infection that is caused when a healthcare worker transfers staph bacteria from his hands to a surgical site is a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  endogenous infection 
B)  opportunistic infection 
C)  healthcare-associated infection 
D)  exogenous infection 
E)  susceptible host 
A)  endogenous infection 
B)  opportunistic infection 
C)  healthcare-associated infection 
D)  exogenous infection 
E)  susceptible host

Question 3

Proper _________ includes covering coughs with a tissue and proper disposal of the tissue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Proper _________ includes covering coughs with a...

Question 4

Which of the following is not a general precaution for chemical safety when you work in a laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wear protective gear to prevent damage to your skin or clothing 
B)  Store caustic chemicals below eye level 
C)  Hold chemicals directly under your nose when smelling them 
D)  Carry chemical containers with both hands 
E)  Work inside a fume hood if the chemical vapor is hazardous 
A)  Wear protective gear to prevent damage to your skin or clothing 
B)  Store caustic chemicals below eye level 
C)  Hold chemicals directly under your nose when smelling them 
D)  Carry chemical containers with both hands 
E)  Work inside a fume hood if the chemical vapor is hazardous

Question 5

________ prevent healthcare workers from exposing themselves and others to infections.

Accepted Answer

Universal

Question 6

Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the method by which a pathogen spreads to another host?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The appropriate way to handle and dispose of contaminated sharps is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  place used sharps in a rigid, leakproof, puncture-resistant biohazardous waste container 
B)  recap used sharps 
C)  keep disposable and reusable sharps in the same container 
D)  wash off sharps with soap and water 
E)  bend used sharps so that they cannot be reused 
A)  place used sharps in a rigid, leakproof, puncture-resistant biohazardous waste container 
B)  recap used sharps 
C)  keep disposable and reusable sharps in the same container 
D)  wash off sharps with soap and water 
E)  bend used sharps so that they cannot be reused

Question 8

The goal of surgical asepsis is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce the number of microorganisms in the office 
B)  clean all surfaces daily to promote cleanliness 
C)  educate patients about their role in healthcare 
D)  prevent microorganisms from spreading through the office 
E)  keep organisms from entering the body 
A)  reduce the number of microorganisms in the office 
B)  clean all surfaces daily to promote cleanliness 
C)  educate patients about their role in healthcare 
D)  prevent microorganisms from spreading through the office 
E)  keep organisms from entering the body

Question 9

Which of the following is spread by airborne transmission?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syphilis 
B)  Escherichia coli bacteria 
C)  Influenza 
D)  Rubella 
E)  Malaria 
A)  Syphilis 
B)  Escherichia coli bacteria 
C)  Influenza 
D)  Rubella 
E)  Malaria

Question 10

All biohazardous waste containers must have a(n) ____ label.

Accepted Answer

A)  green 
B)  yellow 
C)  orange-red 
D)  blue 
E)  purple 
A)  green 
B)  yellow 
C)  orange-red 
D)  blue 
E)  purple

Question 11

Performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is a Category I task, and OSHA recommends the use of _________ airway equipment, in addition to wearing gloves.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is a Category I...

Question 12

The condition in which pathogens are absent or controlled is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  immunity 
B)  normal flora 
C)  a subclinical case 
D)  endogenous infection 
E)  asepsis 
A)  immunity 
B)  normal flora 
C)  a subclinical case 
D)  endogenous infection 
E)  asepsis

Question 13

The goal of OSHA's final rule on Hazard Communication is to transition from workers' "right to know" to the workers' "right to ________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The goal of OSHA's final rule on...

Question 14

The acronym ________ stands for the steps for using a fire extinguisher.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The acronym ________ stands for the steps...

Question 15

An OSHA violation that was committed intentionally and resulted in a patient's death carries which of the following penalties?

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 $3,300 for each day the violation was committed 
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 $3,300 for each day the violation was committed 
E)  Fine of up to $33,000

Question 16

In medical settings, where many people are hosts to pathogens and many others are susceptible, ________ can break the cycle by preventing the transmission of pathogens.

Accepted Answer

asepsismed

Question 17

When a normally beneficial microorganism becomes pathogenic, the infection that develops is a(n) ________ infection.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a normally beneficial microorganism becomes pathogenic,...

Question 18

When an exposure incident occurs, the employee ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  should go to a physician and pay for a medical evaluation 
B)  should be tested for HBV and receive the vaccination if necessary 
C)  should avoid telling the employer about her carelessness 
D)  has no right to refuse medical evaluation and treatment 
E)  should request a transfer to a less hazardous facility 
A)  should go to a physician and pay for a medical evaluation 
B)  should be tested for HBV and receive the vaccination if necessary 
C)  should avoid telling the employer about her carelessness 
D)  has no right to refuse medical evaluation and treatment 
E)  should request a transfer to a less hazardous facility

Question 19

Periodic fire drills are an essential part of a medical office's emergency ________ plan.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Periodic fire drills are an essential part...

Question 20

A living organism that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another person is called a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fomite 
B)  vector 
C)  antigen 
D)  microphage 
E)  macrophage 
A)  fomite 
B)  vector 
C)  antigen 
D)  microphage 
E)  macrophage

Exam 6: Basic Safety and Infection Control

Every medical office must have a comprehensive written ________ plan that is easily accessible to all employees and updated annually.

The type of infection that is caused when a healthcare worker transfers staph bacteria from his hands to a surgical site is a(n) ____.

Proper _________ includes covering coughs with a tissue and proper disposal of the tissue.

Which of the following is not a general precaution for chemical safety when you work in a laboratory?

________ prevent healthcare workers from exposing themselves and others to infections.

Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the method by which a pathogen spreads to another host?

The appropriate way to handle and dispose of contaminated sharps is to ____.

The goal of surgical asepsis is to ____.

Which of the following is spread by airborne transmission?

All biohazardous waste containers must have a(n) ____ label.

Performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is a Category I task, and OSHA recommends the use of _________ airway equipment, in addition to wearing gloves.

The condition in which pathogens are absent or controlled is ____.

The goal of OSHA's final rule on Hazard Communication is to transition from workers' "right to know" to the workers' "right to ________."

The acronym ________ stands for the steps for using a fire extinguisher.

An OSHA violation that was committed intentionally and resulted in a patient's death carries which of the following penalties?

In medical settings, where many people are hosts to pathogens and many others are susceptible, ________ can break the cycle by preventing the transmission of pathogens.

When a normally beneficial microorganism becomes pathogenic, the infection that develops is a(n) ________ infection.

When an exposure incident occurs, the employee ____.

Periodic fire drills are an essential part of a medical office's emergency ________ plan.

A living organism that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another person is called a(n) ____.

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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