Question 1

On the basis of your understanding of the chain of infection, what would be the most effective method of controlling the spread of conjunctivitis in a day care center?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conjunctivitis is not contagious. 
B)  Close the day care center until all children are symptom-free. 
C)  Sanitize hands thoroughly after each contact with a symptomatic child. 
D)  Immediately send the child home to prevent the spread of the disease. 
A)  Conjunctivitis is not contagious. 
B)  Close the day care center until all children are symptom-free. 
C)  Sanitize hands thoroughly after each contact with a symptomatic child. 
D)  Immediately send the child home to prevent the spread of the disease.

Question 2

A(n) __________ is an insect or tick that transmits the causative organisms of a disease.

Accepted Answer

vector
Vectors are l

Question 3

What is considered the second link in the chain of infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infectious agent 
B)  Reservoir 
C)  Susceptible host 
D)  Portal 
A)  Infectious agent 
B)  Reservoir 
C)  Susceptible host 
D)  Portal

Question 4

A(n) __________ agent is a medication that relieves a patient's symptoms but does not cure a disease.

Accepted Answer

palliative
Palliativ

Question 5

Interferon is a naturally occurring protein that helps protect cells from viral invasion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A(n) __________ is an infection that is acquired in a healthcare setting and is often caused by failure to follow Standard Precautions in the facility.

Accepted Answer

nosocomial infection

Question 7

What should be done if the eyes are exposed to potentially infectious bodily fluids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administer antibiotic drops to the eyes as quickly as possible. 
B)  Flush the eyes with warm water as soon as possible. 
C)  Have the physician examine the eyes for potential infection. 
A)  Administer antibiotic drops to the eyes as quickly as possible. 
B)  Flush the eyes with warm water as soon as possible. 
C)  Have the physician examine the eyes for potential infection.

Question 8

If the eyes come in contact with body fluids, continuously flush the eyes with water as soon as possible for a minimum of 5 minutes using an eye wash unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Any disease caused by the growth of pathogenic microorganisms in the body falls into the category of

Accepted Answer

A)  hereditary. 
B)  autoimmune. 
C)  communicable. 
D)  infectious. 
A)  hereditary. 
B)  autoimmune. 
C)  communicable. 
D)  infectious.

Question 10

Healthcare workers who wear artificial fingernails have no greater risk of transmitting infectious diseases as long as they perform adequate hand washing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the normal state, which of the following are free of all living microorganisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skin 
B)  Mouth 
C)  Internal body organs 
D)  Medical equipment 
A)  Skin 
B)  Mouth 
C)  Internal body organs 
D)  Medical equipment

Question 12

The process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical instruments is called

Accepted Answer

A)  asepsis. 
B)  disinfection. 
C)  sanitization. 
D)  sterilization. 
A)  asepsis. 
B)  disinfection. 
C)  sanitization. 
D)  sterilization.

Question 13

The most effective treatment for viral infections is palliative in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Spore structures protect viral cells from immune system action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The safest method to achieve adequate sanitization is to

Accepted Answer

A)  use an ultrasonic sanitizer bath. 
B)  wear disposable exam gloves during a procedure. 
C)  soak sharp and blunt instruments together. 
A)  use an ultrasonic sanitizer bath. 
B)  wear disposable exam gloves during a procedure. 
C)  soak sharp and blunt instruments together.

Question 16

Which of the following substances protects nearby cells from viral invasion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antiviral protein 
B)  Interferon 
C)  Intracellular parasites 
D)  Viral proteins 
A)  Antiviral protein 
B)  Interferon 
C)  Intracellular parasites 
D)  Viral proteins

Question 17

An antiseptic is used to cleanse the patient's skin before a surgical procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe the difference between cell-mediated and humoral immunity.

Accepted Answer

Humoral immunity creates speci

Question 19

Rosa is responsible for training a new employee in medical aseptic hand washing. Which of the following should Rosa emphasize?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using hot, running water 
B)  Carefully washing around all rings 
C)  Using an adequate amount of soap and rubbing in a circular motion around all fingers 
D)  Carefully drying the hands with a sterile disposable drape 
A)  Using hot, running water 
B)  Carefully washing around all rings 
C)  Using an adequate amount of soap and rubbing in a circular motion around all fingers 
D)  Carefully drying the hands with a sterile disposable drape

Question 20

Most pathogenic microorganisms prefer a neutral pH for optimum growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Infection Control

On the basis of your understanding of the chain of infection, what would be the most effective method of controlling the spread of conjunctivitis in a day care center?

A(n) __________ is an insect or tick that transmits the causative organisms of a disease.

What is considered the second link in the chain of infection?

A(n) __________ agent is a medication that relieves a patient's symptoms but does not cure a disease.

Interferon is a naturally occurring protein that helps protect cells from viral invasion.

A(n) __________ is an infection that is acquired in a healthcare setting and is often caused by failure to follow Standard Precautions in the facility.

What should be done if the eyes are exposed to potentially infectious bodily fluids?

If the eyes come in contact with body fluids, continuously flush the eyes with water as soon as possible for a minimum of 5 minutes using an eye wash unit.

Any disease caused by the growth of pathogenic microorganisms in the body falls into the category of

Healthcare workers who wear artificial fingernails have no greater risk of transmitting infectious diseases as long as they perform adequate hand washing.

In the normal state, which of the following are free of all living microorganisms?

The process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical instruments is called

The most effective treatment for viral infections is palliative in nature.

Spore structures protect viral cells from immune system action.

The safest method to achieve adequate sanitization is to

Which of the following substances protects nearby cells from viral invasion?

An antiseptic is used to cleanse the patient's skin before a surgical procedure.

Describe the difference between cell-mediated and humoral immunity.

Rosa is responsible for training a new employee in medical aseptic hand washing. Which of the following should Rosa emphasize?

Most pathogenic microorganisms prefer a neutral pH for optimum growth.

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