Question 1

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 intramuscular injection in three doses.The second injection is administered 4 weeks after the first,and the third injection 6 months after the first.The U.S.Public Health Service does not currently recommend routine boosters for hepatitis B immunization.However,if they are recommended in the future,boosters must be made available to eligible employees without cost.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

palliative

Question 3

A(n)__________ is a foreign substance that results in the production of a specific antibody.

Accepted Answer

antigen

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of cell-mediated immunity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Production of antibodies 
B)  Phagocytosis 
C)  Intact integumentary system 
D)  Inflammatory response 
A)  Production of antibodies 
B)  Phagocytosis 
C)  Intact integumentary system 
D)  Inflammatory response

Question 5

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.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)__________ is an insect or tick that...

Question 7

The most important step in achieving hand asepsis is

Accepted Answer

A)  removing jewelry. 
B)  rinsing with alcohol. 
C)  using surgical soap. 
D)  wearing gloves. 
A)  removing jewelry. 
B)  rinsing with alcohol. 
C)  using surgical soap. 
D)  wearing gloves.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

Anaphylaxis is a serious systemic response to an allergic substance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Macrophage action occurs with

Accepted Answer

A)  a systemic reaction to an antigen. 
B)  trapping of foreign substances in mucous membranes. 
C)  protection created by the body's resident bacteria. 
D)  cell-mediated immunity. 
A)  a systemic reaction to an antigen. 
B)  trapping of foreign substances in mucous membranes. 
C)  protection created by the body's resident bacteria. 
D)  cell-mediated immunity.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

A patient who is in remission has a disease but is not showing symptoms at the time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not a major area that must be covered in the medical facility's Exposure Control Plan required by OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A)  List of potentially dangerous tasks performed by facility employees 
B)  Specific steps for providing effective patient treatment 
C)  Procedures for treating employees who come in contact with infectious materials 
D)  Safety procedures to reduce employee exposure to blood-borne pathogens 
A)  List of potentially dangerous tasks performed by facility employees 
B)  Specific steps for providing effective patient treatment 
C)  Procedures for treating employees who come in contact with infectious materials 
D)  Safety procedures to reduce employee exposure to blood-borne pathogens

Question 20

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

Exam 3: Infection Control

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

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

A(n)__________ is a foreign substance that results in the production of a specific antibody.

Which of the following is an example of cell-mediated immunity?

The method that completely destroys microorganisms is

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

The most important step in achieving hand asepsis is

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

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

Direct transmission occurs through which of the following?

Anaphylaxis is a serious systemic response to an allergic substance.

Macrophage action occurs with

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

Which of the following diseases are caused by a virus?

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

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

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

A patient who is in remission has a disease but is not showing symptoms at the time.

Which of the following is not a major area that must be covered in the medical facility's Exposure Control Plan required by OSHA?

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.

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

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