Question 1

All of the following are related except

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A)  fungi. 
B)  protozoa. 
C)  viruses. 
D)  bacillus. 
A)  fungi. 
B)  protozoa. 
C)  viruses. 
D)  bacillus. D

Question 2

A nosocomial infection is an

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A)  infection acquired at a large gathering. 
B)  upper respiratory infection. 
C)  infection acquired in a hospital. 
D)  infection obtained through a physician's physical examination. 
A)  infection acquired at a large gathering. 
B)  upper respiratory infection. 
C)  infection acquired in a hospital. 
D)  infection obtained through a physician's physical examination. C

Question 3

The single greatest measure that can be done to prevent the spread of infection is

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A)  proper discarding of all refuse in sharps containers. 
B)  proper hand washing technique. 
C)  proper disinfection of radiographic cassettes. 
D)  discarding lead aprons that have been contaminated. 
A)  proper discarding of all refuse in sharps containers. 
B)  proper hand washing technique. 
C)  proper disinfection of radiographic cassettes. 
D)  discarding lead aprons that have been contaminated. B

Question 4

A few days after a stereotactic breast biopsy performed by a radiologist in a breast imaging center,the patient returns to her physician with an obvious infection at the incision site.This is an example of a(n)

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A)  unsourced infection. 
B)  idiopathic infection. 
C)  nosocomial infection. 
D)  iatrogenic infection. 
A)  unsourced infection. 
B)  idiopathic infection. 
C)  nosocomial infection. 
D)  iatrogenic infection.

Question 5

When a disease is spread by an insect depositing the pathogen on or in a human,it is transmitted by what method?

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A)  Vector 
B)  Vehicle 
C)  Direct contact 
D)  Fomite 
A)  Vector 
B)  Vehicle 
C)  Direct contact 
D)  Fomite

Question 6

A person who acts as a reservoir of pathogenic organisms is referred to as a carrier.An example of a carrier is a

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A)  friend who appears to be healthy and shows no signs of sickness. 
B)  family member who recently had a tooth removed. 
C)  coworker who has demonstrated a cold for 2 weeks. 
D)  a patient who is being examined for an inguinal hernia repair. 
A)  friend who appears to be healthy and shows no signs of sickness. 
B)  family member who recently had a tooth removed. 
C)  coworker who has demonstrated a cold for 2 weeks. 
D)  a patient who is being examined for an inguinal hernia repair.

Question 7

All of the following are true of radiology department biosafety except

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A)  washing hands before and after an interventional procedure. 
B)  wearing gloves while handling an emesis basin with vomitus. 
C)  cleaning up a biospill area using a commercial soap solution. 
D)  using a resuscitation mask or bag during CPR. 
A)  washing hands before and after an interventional procedure. 
B)  wearing gloves while handling an emesis basin with vomitus. 
C)  cleaning up a biospill area using a commercial soap solution. 
D)  using a resuscitation mask or bag during CPR.

Question 8

At the conclusion of an interventional radiographic examination,the examination room is cleaned,and major components are wiped down with chemical disinfectants.By performing this important task,the radiographer is practicing

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A)  medical asepsis. 
B)  sterilization. 
C)  surgical asepsis. 
D)  fomite asepsis. 
A)  medical asepsis. 
B)  sterilization. 
C)  surgical asepsis. 
D)  fomite asepsis.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a method of sterilization?

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A)  Autoclaving 
B)  Moist heat 
C)  Steam under pressure 
D)  Hand washing 
A)  Autoclaving 
B)  Moist heat 
C)  Steam under pressure 
D)  Hand washing

Question 10

In a hospital setting,constant awareness is given to the simple fact that patients come to the hospital because they are sick and vulnerable to disease.With the current system of medical care,by the time patients come to the hospital setting for care,they are sicker than ever in the past.The most common nosocomial infection seen in hospital patients is

Accepted Answer

A)  common colds picked up on contaminated radiography equipment. 
B)  urinary tract infections from Foley catheter insertions. 
C)  shingles (Herpes Zoster)from contaminated needles. 
D)  staphylococcal infection from labor and delivery. 
A)  common colds picked up on contaminated radiography equipment. 
B)  urinary tract infections from Foley catheter insertions. 
C)  shingles (Herpes Zoster)from contaminated needles. 
D)  staphylococcal infection from labor and delivery.

Question 11

Streptococci and bacilli are classified as what type of microorganisms?

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A)  Viruses 
B)  Bacteria 
C)  Fungi 
D)  Molds 
A)  Viruses 
B)  Bacteria 
C)  Fungi 
D)  Molds

Question 12

Two bloodborne pathogens of particular importance to hospital personnel are

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A)  pneumonia and tuberculosis. 
B)  hepatitis B virus (HBV)and HIV. 
C)  papillomavirus and rhinovirus. 
D)  Clostridium and Bacillus. 
A)  pneumonia and tuberculosis. 
B)  hepatitis B virus (HBV)and HIV. 
C)  papillomavirus and rhinovirus. 
D)  Clostridium and Bacillus.

Question 13

The chain of infection consists of

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A)  fomite,vector,reservoir,and breachment. 
B)  bacteria,virus,protozoa,and fungi. 
C)  host,infectious microbe,mode of transmission,and reservoir. 
D)  encounter,entry,spread,multiplication,and outcome. 
A)  fomite,vector,reservoir,and breachment. 
B)  bacteria,virus,protozoa,and fungi. 
C)  host,infectious microbe,mode of transmission,and reservoir. 
D)  encounter,entry,spread,multiplication,and outcome.

Question 14

Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria carried by deer ticks.The tick bite may cause fever,fatigue,and other associated symptoms.This is an example of transmission of an infection by

Accepted Answer

A)  droplet contact. 
B)  a vehicle. 
C)  the airborne route. 
D)  a vector. 
A)  droplet contact. 
B)  a vehicle. 
C)  the airborne route. 
D)  a vector.

Question 15

Pathogenic organisms have the ability to

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A)  cause cellular and tissue damage. 
B)  replicate and cause blockages to the flow of fluids and gases. 
C)  secrete endotoxins. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  cause cellular and tissue damage. 
B)  replicate and cause blockages to the flow of fluids and gases. 
C)  secrete endotoxins. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 16

A pathogen that requires contact precautions is

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A)  MRSA. 
B)  tuberculosis. 
C)  rubeola. 
D)  rhinovirus. 
A)  MRSA. 
B)  tuberculosis. 
C)  rubeola. 
D)  rhinovirus.

Question 17

A disease spread by kissing is being transmitted by which of the following methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct contact 
B)  Vector spread 
C)  Droplet spread 
D)  Aerosol 
A)  Direct contact 
B)  Vector spread 
C)  Droplet spread 
D)  Aerosol

Question 18

The spread of infection via contaminated food referenced is spread by

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A)  contact. 
B)  fomite. 
C)  air. 
D)  vector. 
A)  contact. 
B)  fomite. 
C)  air. 
D)  vector.

Question 19

Which of the following is the most effective method for achieving medical asepsis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequent hand washing 
B)  Having most medical employees in perfect health 
C)  Changing linen after every patient 
D)  Cleaning the radiographic table between patients 
A)  Frequent hand washing 
B)  Having most medical employees in perfect health 
C)  Changing linen after every patient 
D)  Cleaning the radiographic table between patients

Question 20

All of the following are viral infections except

Accepted Answer

A)  cold sores. 
B)  tinea pedis. 
C)  common cold. 
D)  warts. 
A)  cold sores. 
B)  tinea pedis. 
C)  common cold. 
D)  warts.

Exam 17: Infection Control

All of the following are related except

A nosocomial infection is an

The single greatest measure that can be done to prevent the spread of infection is

A few days after a stereotactic breast biopsy performed by a radiologist in a breast imaging center,the patient returns to her physician with an obvious infection at the incision site.This is an example of a(n)

When a disease is spread by an insect depositing the pathogen on or in a human,it is transmitted by what method?

A person who acts as a reservoir of pathogenic organisms is referred to as a carrier.An example of a carrier is a

All of the following are true of radiology department biosafety except

At the conclusion of an interventional radiographic examination,the examination room is cleaned,and major components are wiped down with chemical disinfectants.By performing this important task,the radiographer is practicing

Which of the following is not a method of sterilization?

Streptococci and bacilli are classified as what type of microorganisms?

Two bloodborne pathogens of particular importance to hospital personnel are

The chain of infection consists of

Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria carried by deer ticks.The tick bite may cause fever,fatigue,and other associated symptoms.This is an example of transmission of an infection by

Pathogenic organisms have the ability to

A pathogen that requires contact precautions is

A disease spread by kissing is being transmitted by which of the following methods?

The spread of infection via contaminated food referenced is spread by

Which of the following is the most effective method for achieving medical asepsis?

All of the following are viral infections except

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