Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  TRUE

Question 2

The method that completely destroys microorganisms is

Accepted Answer

A)  disinfection. 
B)  sterilization. 
C)  sanitization. 
D)  boiling. 
E)  furnigation. 
A)  disinfection. 
B)  sterilization. 
C)  sanitization. 
D)  boiling. 
E)  furnigation. B

Question 3

Which of the following CDC recommendations is NOT considered adequate hand hygiene?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wash visibly soiled hands for a minimum of 15 seconds 
B) Artificial nails no longer than   inch 
C)  Alcohol hand rubs 
D) Natural nail tips no longer that   inch 
A)  Wash visibly soiled hands for a minimum of 15 seconds 
B) Artificial nails no longer than   inch 
C)  Alcohol hand rubs 
D) Natural nail tips no longer that   inch B

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What should not be done when sanitizing an instrument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wear latex gloves when cleaning sharp instruments. 
B)  Use a separate work area to avoid cross-contamination. 
C)  Prevent coagulation of blood on instruments. 
D)  Separate sharp and blunt instruments. 
A)  Wear latex gloves when cleaning sharp instruments. 
B)  Use a separate work area to avoid cross-contamination. 
C)  Prevent coagulation of blood on instruments. 
D)  Separate sharp and blunt instruments.

Question 6

Before disposing of a contaminated needle into a sharps container, the medical assistant should

Accepted Answer

A)  carefully recap the needle. 
B)  bend the needle so it cannot be used again. 
C)  disconnect the needle from the syringe. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  carefully recap the needle. 
B)  bend the needle so it cannot be used again. 
C)  disconnect the needle from the syringe. 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

Alcohol hand rubs, when used properly, are as effective at reducing the incidence of nosocomial infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Adequate infection control procedures include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  intermittent hand washing. 
B)  proper use of antiseptics. 
C)  effective disinfection. 
D)  sterilization. 
A)  intermittent hand washing. 
B)  proper use of antiseptics. 
C)  effective disinfection. 
D)  sterilization.

Question 9

Inflammation mediators that are released at the site of cellular damage perform which of the following functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase blood flow to the site. 
B)  Increase the permeability of blood vessel walls. 
C)  Cause more RBCs to be attracted to the site of injury. 
D)  Both A and B. 
E)  All are correct. 
A)  Increase blood flow to the site. 
B)  Increase the permeability of blood vessel walls. 
C)  Cause more RBCs to be attracted to the site of injury. 
D)  Both A and B. 
E)  All are correct.

Question 10

Cell-mediated immunity

Accepted Answer

A)  causes destruction of pathogens at the site of infection. 
B)  results in the production of antibodies. 
C)  is stimulated by the presence of an antigen. 
D)  creates immunity to disease. 
A)  causes destruction of pathogens at the site of infection. 
B)  results in the production of antibodies. 
C)  is stimulated by the presence of an antigen. 
D)  creates immunity to disease.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The vaccine is administered by intramusc

Question 12

The presence of adequate amounts of oxygen is one of the keys for the spread of anaerobic microorganisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Rosa is assisting with a procedure and has an accidental exposure of potentially infectious mucous in her right eye. What should Rosa do?

Accepted Answer

Rosa should immediately go to the eyewas

Question 14

Fungal infections are also called __________ infections.

Accepted Answer

mycotic
Fungal infec

Question 15

The immune system response that is identified as humoral immunity is

Accepted Answer

A)  cellular immune reactions. 
B)  production of antibodies in response to a foreign substance in the body. 
C)  the inflammatory process. 
D)  natural protection against disease. 
A)  cellular immune reactions. 
B)  production of antibodies in response to a foreign substance in the body. 
C)  the inflammatory process. 
D)  natural protection against disease.

Question 16

Direct transmission occurs through which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discharges from an infected person 
B)  Droplets in the air expelled by coughing 
C)  Contaminated food or drink 
D)  Contact with contaminated objects 
A)  Discharges from an infected person 
B)  Droplets in the air expelled by coughing 
C)  Contaminated food or drink 
D)  Contact with contaminated objects

Question 17

An example of parenteral administration of a medication is a subcutaneous injection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following diseases are caused by a virus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tuberculosis 
B)  Giardiasis 
C)  Herpes 
D)  Pneumonia 
A)  Tuberculosis 
B)  Giardiasis 
C)  Herpes 
D)  Pneumonia

Question 19

A palliative treatment is designed to cure a particular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The key to reducing the prevalence of antibiotic resistance is to

Accepted Answer

A)  prescribe antibiotics for all cases of the flu. 
B)  order antibiotics for a minimum of 2 days. 
C)  limit the use of antibiotics to one that is specific to the pathogen. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  prescribe antibiotics for all cases of the flu. 
B)  order antibiotics for a minimum of 2 days. 
C)  limit the use of antibiotics to one that is specific to the pathogen. 
D)  All of the above

Exam 20: Infection Control

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

The method that completely destroys microorganisms is

Which of the following CDC recommendations is NOT considered adequate hand hygiene?

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

What should not be done when sanitizing an instrument?

Before disposing of a contaminated needle into a sharps container, the medical assistant should

Alcohol hand rubs, when used properly, are as effective at reducing the incidence of nosocomial infections.

Adequate infection control procedures include all of the following except

Inflammation mediators that are released at the site of cellular damage perform which of the following functions?

Cell-mediated immunity

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

The presence of adequate amounts of oxygen is one of the keys for the spread of anaerobic microorganisms.

Rosa is assisting with a procedure and has an accidental exposure of potentially infectious mucous in her right eye. What should Rosa do?

Fungal infections are also called __________ infections.

The immune system response that is identified as humoral immunity is

Direct transmission occurs through which of the following?

An example of parenteral administration of a medication is a subcutaneous injection.

Which of the following diseases are caused by a virus?

A palliative treatment is designed to cure a particular disease.

The key to reducing the prevalence of antibiotic resistance is to

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