Question 1

The use of vaccines breaks the chain of infection at what point?

Accepted Answer

A) Mode of transmission 
B) Portal of entry 
C) Susceptible host 
D) Infectious agent 
A) Mode of transmission 
B) Portal of entry 
C) Susceptible host 
D) Infectious agent C

Question 2

All pathogenic viruses are bloodborne pathogens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Postexposure prophylaxis for bloodborne pathogen exposure may include:

Accepted Answer

A) Use of antiretroviral drugs 
B) Use of HIV vaccines 
C) Use of hepatitis A vaccine 
D) Waiting for treatment until symptoms appear 
A) Use of antiretroviral drugs 
B) Use of HIV vaccines 
C) Use of hepatitis A vaccine 
D) Waiting for treatment until symptoms appear A

Question 4

What are work practice controls?

Accepted Answer

Alterations or changes in the

Question 5

Which of these procedures would require surgical asepsis?

Accepted Answer

A) Taking the pulse of a patient 
B) Drawing blood for an electrolyte analysis 
C) Performing a urine analysis 
D) None of the above 
A) Taking the pulse of a patient 
B) Drawing blood for an electrolyte analysis 
C) Performing a urine analysis 
D) None of the above

Question 6

An accidental piercing of the skin with a contaminated needle is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) Mucous membrane exposure 
B) Parenteral exposure 
C) Nosocomial exposure 
D) Aseptic exposure 
A) Mucous membrane exposure 
B) Parenteral exposure 
C) Nosocomial exposure 
D) Aseptic exposure

Question 7

Hands should be washed in the health-care setting:

Accepted Answer

A) Once an hour 
B) After removing gloves 
C) Only at the end of the work day 
D) When hand sanitizer is not available 
A) Once an hour 
B) After removing gloves 
C) Only at the end of the work day 
D) When hand sanitizer is not available

Question 8

What does the term universal precautions mean?

Accepted Answer

A) All blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) should be treated as if infectious for bloodborne pathogens. 
B) All body fluids are to be considered infectious for bloodborne pathogens. 
C) Precautions that used to only affect the United States are now universal. 
D) None of the above 
A) All blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) should be treated as if infectious for bloodborne pathogens. 
B) All body fluids are to be considered infectious for bloodborne pathogens. 
C) Precautions that used to only affect the United States are now universal. 
D) None of the above

Question 9

A material safety data sheet contains information pertaining to:

Accepted Answer

A) Bloodborne pathogen safety 
B) Fire safety 
C) Chemical safety 
D) Ergonomic considerations 
A) Bloodborne pathogen safety 
B) Fire safety 
C) Chemical safety 
D) Ergonomic considerations

Question 10

Nonpathogenic microorganisms:

Accepted Answer

A) Are very rare 
B) Don't exist on our skin 
C) Are very difficult to destroy 
D) Do not cause infection 
A) Are very rare 
B) Don't exist on our skin 
C) Are very difficult to destroy 
D) Do not cause infection

Question 11

Alcohol-based hand sanitizer may be used in between patient contacts if hands are not visibly soiled.Completion
Complete each statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The "window period" for HIV infection includes:

Accepted Answer

A) A positive HIV test 
B) A negative HIV test 
C) An AIDS diagnosis 
D) High antibody levels for HIV 
A) A positive HIV test 
B) A negative HIV test 
C) An AIDS diagnosis 
D) High antibody levels for HIV

Question 13

Susceptible means that an individual source has very little or no defense from infection by a specific microorganism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe two ways that a medical assistant might help to keep his or her work area medically aseptic.

Accepted Answer

Medical assistants can help to keep thei

Question 15

According to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard, which of these would be regulated waste?

Accepted Answer

A) A tube filled with blood 
B) An alcohol prep pad used to clean the skin 
C) A tissue used to blow the nose of a patient 
D) None of the above 
A) A tube filled with blood 
B) An alcohol prep pad used to clean the skin 
C) A tissue used to blow the nose of a patient 
D) None of the above

Question 16

The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard was created to protect laboratory employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which is not a type of hazard encountered in a typical medical laboratory environment?

Accepted Answer

A) Bloodborne pathogens 
B) Fire 
C) Chemical 
D) Excessive repetitive noise 
A) Bloodborne pathogens 
B) Fire 
C) Chemical 
D) Excessive repetitive noise

Question 18

Postexposure prophylaxis may be abbreviated as:

Accepted Answer

A) PPE 
B) OPIM 
C) PEP 
D) BBP 
A) PPE 
B) OPIM 
C) PEP 
D) BBP

Question 19

Which type of fire extinguisher should be used to put out an electrical fire?

Accepted Answer

A class A extinguish

Question 20

Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens:

Accepted Answer

A) Is increased for health-care personnel 
B) Can be absolutely avoided by using gloves 
C) Is against OSHA regulations 
D) Only occurs if the rules of the facility are not followed 
A) Is increased for health-care personnel 
B) Can be absolutely avoided by using gloves 
C) Is against OSHA regulations 
D) Only occurs if the rules of the facility are not followed

Exam 3: Laboratory Safety and Preventing the Spread of Disease

The use of vaccines breaks the chain of infection at what point?

All pathogenic viruses are bloodborne pathogens.

Postexposure prophylaxis for bloodborne pathogen exposure may include:

What are work practice controls?

Which of these procedures would require surgical asepsis?

An accidental piercing of the skin with a contaminated needle is an example of:

Hands should be washed in the health-care setting:

What does the term universal precautions mean?

A material safety data sheet contains information pertaining to:

Nonpathogenic microorganisms:

Alcohol-based hand sanitizer may be used in between patient contacts if hands are not visibly soiled.Completion Complete each statement.

The "window period" for HIV infection includes:

Susceptible means that an individual source has very little or no defense from infection by a specific microorganism.

Describe two ways that a medical assistant might help to keep his or her work area medically aseptic.

According to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard, which of these would be regulated waste?

The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard was created to protect laboratory employees.

Which is not a type of hazard encountered in a typical medical laboratory environment?

Postexposure prophylaxis may be abbreviated as:

Which type of fire extinguisher should be used to put out an electrical fire?

Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens:

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