Exam 6: Basic Safety and Infection Control

When Heather arrives at the lab to begin her shift, she notices a puddle of a yellowish liquid on the floor near the door. There are no overturned bottles or other indication of what the liquid might be. What should Heather do?

A microorganism's strength or disease-producing power is called ________.

Any inanimate object that can be contaminated by an infected person and then transmit the infective agent to a susceptible host is considered a(n) ________.

Which of the following is the appropriate way to handle potentially infectious laundry waste?

________ is any type of protective gear worn to guard against physical hazards and must be provided by the employer at no charge to the employee.

An infection that is caused by a microorganism that is normally beneficial or harmless to humans is a(n) ____.

The penalty for failure to correct a prior OSHA violation is a ____.

Tyler is returning from his lunch break. As he passes through the reception area, he notices a small, bright pink pill lying on the floor near the counter. There are several people in the reception/waiting area, including a few small children. What should Tyler do?

Which of the following is the appropriate OSHA precaution for administering medicated nose drops to a patient?

Which of the following is not a recommended safeguard against electrical hazards?

A reservoir host who is unaware of the presence of the pathogen, exhibits no symptoms of the infection, and spreads the disease is called a(n) ________.

Hospitals now use ________, which are a combination of Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation (BSI) guidelines.

Principles of ____ must be applied to break the cycle of infection.

A physical aspect of the medical office that contributes to asepsis is ____.