Question 1

Match each disease with its means of transmission.
-Direct contact or by fecal-contaminated food or water

Accepted Answer

A) AIDS 
B) conjunctivitis 
C) hepatitis A 
D) impetigo 
E) MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies 
A) AIDS 
B) conjunctivitis 
C) hepatitis A 
D) impetigo 
E) MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies

Question 2

When a person with a cold coughs or sneezes, the vapor containing the microorganism causing the illness can travel up to:

Accepted Answer

A)  2 feet 
B)  3 feet 
C)  8 feet 
D)  15 feet 
A)  2 feet 
B)  3 feet 
C)  8 feet 
D)  15 feet

Question 3

Match each term with its definition.
-Process by which disease-producing microorganisms, or pathogens, are killed

Accepted Answer

A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators 
A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators

Question 4

Match each term with its definition.
-Microorganisms that need oxygen to grow

Accepted Answer

A) pathogens 
B) virulence 
C) normal flora 
D) aerobes 
E) anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites 
A) pathogens 
B) virulence 
C) normal flora 
D) aerobes 
E) anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites

Question 5

Match each disease with its means of transmission.
-Skin-to-skin contact or from shared items, such as towels, razors, and bandages

Accepted Answer

A) AIDS 
B) conjunctivitis 
C) hepatitis A 
D) impetigo 
E) MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies 
A) AIDS 
B) conjunctivitis 
C) hepatitis A 
D) impetigo 
E) MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies

Question 6

Match each term with its definition.
-Host that is capable of being infected by the pathogen

Accepted Answer

A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators 
A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators

Question 7

Match each disease with its means of transmission.
-Sexual, anal, or vaginal intercourse; sharing IV drug needles; childbirth; blood-to-blood contact; and blood transfusions

Accepted Answer

A) AIDS 
B) conjunctivitis 
C) hepatitis A 
D) impetigo 
E) MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies 
A) AIDS 
B) conjunctivitis 
C) hepatitis A 
D) impetigo 
E) MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies

Question 8

An autoclave exerts approximately 15 to 30 pounds of steam pressure per square inch at a temperature between ____ degrees Fahrenheit.

Accepted Answer

A)  120 and 150 
B)  180 and 230 
C)  250 and 270 
D)  300 and 340 
A)  120 and 150 
B)  180 and 230 
C)  250 and 270 
D)  300 and 340

Question 9

Match each disease with its means of transmission.
-Direct contact or indirect contact with infested clothing or bedding

Accepted Answer

A) AIDS 
B) conjunctivitis 
C) hepatitis A 
D) impetigo 
E) MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies 
A) AIDS 
B) conjunctivitis 
C) hepatitis A 
D) impetigo 
E) MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies

Question 10

Match each term with its definition.
-Microorganisms that cause disease

Accepted Answer

A) pathogens 
B) virulence 
C) normal flora 
D) aerobes 
E) anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites 
A) pathogens 
B) virulence 
C) normal flora 
D) aerobes 
E) anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites

Question 11

Match each term with its definition.
-Set of measures designed to prevent transmission of HIV, hepatitis B virus, and other bloodborne pathogens when providing first aid or health care

Accepted Answer

A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators 
A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators

Question 12

To help prevent the spread of disease, it is recommended that you:

Accepted Answer

A)  refrain from direct patient care if you have an exudative skin condition 
B)  wear gloves instead of washing your hands 
C)  clean up spilled blood with soap and hot water 
D)  break needles off after each use to prevent accidental reuse 
A)  refrain from direct patient care if you have an exudative skin condition 
B)  wear gloves instead of washing your hands 
C)  clean up spilled blood with soap and hot water 
D)  break needles off after each use to prevent accidental reuse

Question 13

Match each term with its definition.
-Parasites that depend completely on their host for survival

Accepted Answer

A) pathogens 
B) virulence 
C) normal flora 
D) aerobes 
E) anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites 
A) pathogens 
B) virulence 
C) normal flora 
D) aerobes 
E) anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites

Question 14

The place where conditions are ripe for pathogens to replicate is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  source 
B)  transmission zone 
C)  portal 
D)  reservoir 
A)  source 
B)  transmission zone 
C)  portal 
D)  reservoir

Question 15

An autoclave is used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  sanitization 
B)  sterilization 
C)  disinfection 
D)  sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization 
A)  sanitization 
B)  sterilization 
C)  disinfection 
D)  sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization

Question 16

Match each disease with its means of transmission.
-Direct transfer of eggs from anus to mouth; indirect contact with eggs in clothing or bedding

Accepted Answer

A) AIDS 
B) conjunctivitis 
C) hepatitis A 
D) impetigo 
E) MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies 
A) AIDS 
B) conjunctivitis 
C) hepatitis A 
D) impetigo 
E) MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies

Question 17

Match each term with its definition.
-Type of infection control used to decrease the risk of spreading infection by decreasing the number of pathogenic microorganisms and their spread after they leave the body

Accepted Answer

A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators 
A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators

Question 18

Match each term with its definition.
-Required by OSHA to keep health care employees from coming in contact with blood, body fluids, and other potentially infected material

Accepted Answer

A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators 
A) vector transmission 
B) susceptible host 
C) universal precautions 
D) incineration 
E) medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PP
E) 
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators

Question 19

Match each term with its definition.
-Single-celled internal parasites that have a true nucleus and survive on living matter

Accepted Answer

A) pathogens 
B) virulence 
C) normal flora 
D) aerobes 
E) anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites 
A) pathogens 
B) virulence 
C) normal flora 
D) aerobes 
E) anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites

Question 20

Match each disease with its means of transmission.
-Direct or indirect contact with discharge from the eyes or upper respiratory tract of an infected person

Accepted Answer

A) AIDS 
B) conjunctivitis 
C) hepatitis A 
D) impetigo 
E) MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies 
A) AIDS 
B) conjunctivitis 
C) hepatitis A 
D) impetigo 
E) MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies

Exam 36: Body Measurements and Vital Signs

Match each disease with its means of transmission. -Direct contact or by fecal-contaminated food or water

When a person with a cold coughs or sneezes, the vapor containing the microorganism causing the illness can travel up to:

Match each term with its definition. -Process by which disease-producing microorganisms, or pathogens, are killed

Match each term with its definition. -Microorganisms that need oxygen to grow

Match each disease with its means of transmission. -Skin-to-skin contact or from shared items, such as towels, razors, and bandages

Match each term with its definition. -Host that is capable of being infected by the pathogen

Match each disease with its means of transmission. -Sexual, anal, or vaginal intercourse; sharing IV drug needles; childbirth; blood-to-blood contact; and blood transfusions

An autoclave exerts approximately 15 to 30 pounds of steam pressure per square inch at a temperature between ____ degrees Fahrenheit.

Match each disease with its means of transmission. -Direct contact or indirect contact with infested clothing or bedding

Match each term with its definition. -Microorganisms that cause disease

Match each term with its definition. -Set of measures designed to prevent transmission of HIV, hepatitis B virus, and other bloodborne pathogens when providing first aid or health care

To help prevent the spread of disease, it is recommended that you:

Match each term with its definition. -Parasites that depend completely on their host for survival

The place where conditions are ripe for pathogens to replicate is called the:

An autoclave is used for:

Match each disease with its means of transmission. -Direct transfer of eggs from anus to mouth; indirect contact with eggs in clothing or bedding

Match each term with its definition. -Type of infection control used to decrease the risk of spreading infection by decreasing the number of pathogenic microorganisms and their spread after they leave the body

Match each term with its definition. -Required by OSHA to keep health care employees from coming in contact with blood, body fluids, and other potentially infected material

Match each term with its definition. -Single-celled internal parasites that have a true nucleus and survive on living matter

Match each disease with its means of transmission. -Direct or indirect contact with discharge from the eyes or upper respiratory tract of an infected person

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