Exam 27: Infection Control

If a blood vessel is permeable, it is protected from the transfer of substances from the outside environment.

What are the two important factors in performing an effective hand wash?

A germicide is an agent that destroys pathogenic microorganisms.

An antiseptic is an agent that can be used on the skin to inhibit the growth of microorganisms.

Most pathogenic microorganisms prefer a neutral pH for optimum growth.

The CDC does not recommend Standard Precautions for which of the following body fluids if the fluid does not contain visible blood?

The most important step in achieving hand asepsis is:

A palliative treatment is designed to cure a particular disease.

A susceptible host in the chain of infection is an individual that:

__________ is a yeastlike fungal infection that typically affects the vaginal and oral mucosa.

The key to reducing the prevalence of antibiotic resistance is to:

Most pathogens prefer dry, hot environments for growth and multiplication.

Which of the following procedures is appropriate for preparing blood and other potentially infectious materials for transport?

Employers must provide employees with hepatitis B immunizations free of charge within 10 days of the start of employment.

Which of the following is the recommended method for disposing of needles in a puncture-proof container?

Candida organisms cause a yeast infection of the vaginal mucosa.

An example of a vector is a tick that transmits disease.

As a medical assistant, it is important that you understand the inflammatory response.Describe the step-by-step process that occurs with an inflammatory reaction.

Reservoir hosts who are unaware of their ability to spread an infectious disease are identified as carriers.

Rosa is responsible for administering the hepatitis B vaccine to a new employee.Describe the immunization schedule for this vaccine.