Question 1

Principles of epidemiology are used to trace the source and minimize the risk of ____________________ infection.

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Question 2

The primary method of protection from infection is good ____________________ technique.

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Question 3

In 1996 the Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established a two-level set of guidelines for isolation precautions designed for acute care hospitals.Explain the two levels and how health care workers help control the spread of infection.

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Question 4

A disaster may be caused by nature or by humans and is considered to be any ____________________ that injures or kills many people at one time.

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Question 5

Sterilization includes:

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A)  Use of an autoclave 
B)  Removal of all microorganisms 
C)  Isolation of the patient 
D)  a and c 
E)  a and b

Question 6

At certain times during the year, the flu can reach epidemic proportions in various heavily populated areas.Explain the infectious process and the response people should show to reduce the spread.

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Question 7

______________________________ may be used so that a small force can lift a heavy object or person.

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Question 8

Employee exposure protocol requires that the injured employee be seen and treated within:

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A)  2 hours 
B)  1 hour 
C)  30 minutes 
D)  90 minutes

Question 9

How should a family respond when one member is diagnosed with an infectious disease?

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Question 10

What are the two functions of OSHA?

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Question 11

Describe the three elements required for an infection.

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Question 12

Standard precautions are:

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A)  Designed to reduce the transmission of microorganisms 
B)  Preventive procedures used before surgery 
C)  Used to isolate a contagious patient 
D)  Designed to isolate patients

Question 13

Which of the following diseases is multidrug resistant?

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A)  Pediculosis 
B)  Impetigo 
C)  Staphylococcus aureus infection 
D)  Conjunctivitis 
E)  Diphtheria

Question 14

Appropriate hand-washing elements include all of the following except:

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A)  Hands lower than arms 
B)  Water 
C)  Soap 
D)  Friction 
E)  Sterile towels

Question 15

Match between columns
                        Premises: Autoclave
Contaminated
Asepsis
Anthrax
Antiseptic
Sterile
Ergonomics
Standard precautions
Transmission-based precautions
Pathogen
Disinfectant

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Question 16

Transmission-based precautions are:

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A)  Preventive procedures used before surgery 
B)  Designed to isolate patients 
C)  Used for patients with known or suspected infection 
D)  Designed to reduce the transmission of bacteria

Question 17

One concern that has been raised because of _________________________ of wastes is the production of toxic gases.

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Question 18

OBRA nursing assistant training requirements include all of the following except:

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A)  Salary schedules 
B)  Continuing education 
C)  Periodic evaluation 
D)  Retraining 
E)  Competency testing

Question 19

There are four classes of chemical fire extinguishers.The class of fire extinguisher used to put out metal fires is:

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A)  Class A 
B)  Class B 
C)  Class C 
D)  Class D

Exam 3: Safety Practices