Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

Hands do have to be sanitized even if the healthcare worker conscientiously uses gloves during all possible times of exposure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Most pathogenic microorganisms prefer a neutral pH for optimum growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

__________ infections persist for a long time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ infections persist for a long time....

Question 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Friction and running warm water 
B)  Antibacterial soap and hot water 
C)  Length of time spent and type of soap 
D)  Position of the hands and temperature of the water 
A)  Friction and running warm water 
B)  Antibacterial soap and hot water 
C)  Length of time spent and type of soap 
D)  Position of the hands and temperature of the water

Question 10

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.

Accepted Answer

Cellular damage causes the release of in

Question 11

Pyemia is a condition marked by infectious microorganisms in the patient's urine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

A palliative treatment is designed to cure a particular disease.

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

Relapse is the disappearance of the clinical symptoms of disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Items contaminated with any of the following potentially infectious materials require special handling

Accepted Answer

A)  body fluid visibly contaminated with blood. 
B)  vaginal and seminal secretions. 
C)  wound drainage. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  body fluid visibly contaminated with blood. 
B)  vaginal and seminal secretions. 
C)  wound drainage. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 17

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 18

Fungal infections are also called __________ infections.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fungal infections are also called __________ infections....

Question 19

A germicide is an agent that destroys pathogenic microorganisms.

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 3: Infection Control

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

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

Hands do have to be sanitized even if the healthcare worker conscientiously uses gloves during all possible times of exposure.

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

Most pathogenic microorganisms prefer a neutral pH for optimum growth.

Cell-mediated immunity

__________ infections persist for a long time.

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

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

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.

Pyemia is a condition marked by infectious microorganisms in the patient's urine.

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.

A palliative treatment is designed to cure a particular disease.

Spore structures protect viral cells from immune system action.

Relapse is the disappearance of the clinical symptoms of disease.

Items contaminated with any of the following potentially infectious materials require special handling

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.

A germicide is an agent that destroys pathogenic microorganisms.

The key to reducing the prevalence of antibiotic resistance is to

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