Question 1

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 B

Question 2

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 B

Question 3

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 erythema, edema, pain, and heat. Rosa should ask Mr. Anderson whether he has noticed an increase in redness, whether there is increased swelling and pain, if there is a change in drainage from the wound, and if the wound feels warm to the touch.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

HIV is transmitted by blood that splatters onto intact skin or mucous membranes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

__________ infections persist for a long time.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The __________ route of administration is the injection or introduction of substances into the body by means other than through the digestive tract.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ route of administration is the...

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A germicide is an agent that destroys pathogenic microorganisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

Spore structures protect viral cells from immune system action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

Alcohol hand rubs, when used properly, are as effective at reducing the incidence of nosocomial infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

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 17

Describe the difference between cell-mediated and humoral immunity.

Accepted Answer

Humoral immunity creates speci

Question 18

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.

Question 19

Adequate infection control procedures include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  intermittent hand washing. 
B)  proper use of antiseptics. 
C)  effective disinfection. 
D)  sterilization. 
A)  intermittent hand washing. 
B)  proper use of antiseptics. 
C)  effective disinfection. 
D)  sterilization.

Question 20

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

Exam 20: Infection Control

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

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

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.

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

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.

HIV is transmitted by blood that splatters onto intact skin or mucous membranes.

__________ infections persist for a long time.

The __________ route of administration is the injection or introduction of substances into the body by means other than through the digestive tract.

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

A germicide is an agent that destroys pathogenic microorganisms.

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

Spore structures protect viral cells from immune system action.

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

Alcohol hand rubs, when used properly, are as effective at reducing the incidence of nosocomial infections.

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

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

Describe the difference between cell-mediated and humoral immunity.

What should not be done when sanitizing an instrument?

Adequate infection control procedures include all of the following except

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

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