Question 1

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

Question 2

Relapse and remission are seen frequently in what types of infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronic infections 
B)  Latent infections 
C)  Infections with rapid onset 
D)  Infections that cause fever 
A)  Chronic infections 
B)  Latent infections 
C)  Infections with rapid onset 
D)  Infections that cause fever

Question 3

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 4

Which of the following terms defines the destruction of disease-causing organisms after they leave the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asepsis 
B)  Medical asepsis 
C)  Surgical asepsis 
D)  Compromised asepsis 
A)  Asepsis 
B)  Medical asepsis 
C)  Surgical asepsis 
D)  Compromised asepsis

Question 5

Viral infections

Accepted Answer

A)  are treated effectively with antibiotics. 
B)  include malaria and gonorrhea. 
C)  are treated with a focus on palliative care. 
D)  may form spores. 
A)  are treated effectively with antibiotics. 
B)  include malaria and gonorrhea. 
C)  are treated with a focus on palliative care. 
D)  may form spores.

Question 6

Which of the following microorganisms are large,obligate parasites that can be viewed with a microscope?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacteria 
B)  Virus 
C)  Rickettsiae 
D)  Fungi 
E)  Protozoa 
A)  Bacteria 
B)  Virus 
C)  Rickettsiae 
D)  Fungi 
E)  Protozoa

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

The medical term for hives is rhinitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A(n)__________ is a contaminated object,such as an improperly sterilized instrument,that causes the transmission of a disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)__________ is a contaminated object,such as an...

Question 12

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 13

A 62-year-old patient with shingles is seen in the office.The physician would classify this disease as

Accepted Answer

A)  a chronic infection. 
B)  the prodromal period of the infection. 
C)  a latent infection. 
D)  the acute onset of a varicella infection. 
A)  a chronic infection. 
B)  the prodromal period of the infection. 
C)  a latent infection. 
D)  the acute onset of a varicella infection.

Question 14

A 14-year-old patient is diagnosed with strep throat.Applying your understanding of the chain of infection,how can Rosa prevent the spread of the infection to herself and others?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the spread of infection,the i

Question 15

According to the CDC,proper hand hygiene must be performed in all the following instances except

Accepted Answer

A)  before and after contact with the patient. 
B)  before performing an aseptic task. 
C)  after contact with blood,body fluids,or contaminated surfaces. 
D)  when hands move from a clean body site to a contaminated body site during patient care. 
A)  before and after contact with the patient. 
B)  before performing an aseptic task. 
C)  after contact with blood,body fluids,or contaminated surfaces. 
D)  when hands move from a clean body site to a contaminated body site during patient care.

Question 16

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Sam Anderson,a 28-year-old patient,calls the office and asks Rosa how he would be able to tell if his wound is getting infected.Based on your understanding of the inflammatory response,how should Rosa answer this question? Include in your answer the four classic symptoms of inflammation.

Accepted Answer

The classic symptoms of inflammation are

Question 19

What is the first step that should be taken after exposure to contaminated waste?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wash or flush the exposed area 
B)  Report immediately to the supervisor 
C)  Receive a medical evaluation 
D)  File an incident report 
A)  Wash or flush the exposed area 
B)  Report immediately to the supervisor 
C)  Receive a medical evaluation 
D)  File an incident report

Question 20

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.

Exam 3: Infection Control

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

Relapse and remission are seen frequently in what types of infections?

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?

Which of the following terms defines the destruction of disease-causing organisms after they leave the body?

Viral infections

Which of the following microorganisms are large,obligate parasites that can be viewed with a microscope?

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

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

The immune system response that is identified as humoral immunity is

The medical term for hives is rhinitis.

A(n)__________ is a contaminated object,such as an improperly sterilized instrument,that causes the transmission of a disease.

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

A 62-year-old patient with shingles is seen in the office.The physician would classify this disease as

A 14-year-old patient is diagnosed with strep throat.Applying your understanding of the chain of infection,how can Rosa prevent the spread of the infection to herself and others?

According to the CDC,proper hand hygiene must be performed in all the following instances except

The safest method to achieve adequate sanitization is to

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

Sam Anderson,a 28-year-old patient,calls the office and asks Rosa how he would be able to tell if his wound is getting infected.Based on your understanding of the inflammatory response,how should Rosa answer this question? Include in your answer the four classic symptoms of inflammation.

What is the first step that should be taken after exposure to contaminated waste?

What should not be done when sanitizing an instrument?

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