Question 1

Place in the correct order the proper aseptic removal of personal protective equipment. I.Remove the gown
II.Remove the mask
III.Remove the gloves

Accepted Answer

A)  III., II., I. 
B)  II., I., III. 
C)  I., II., III. 
D)  II., III., I. 
A)  III., II., I. 
B)  II., I., III. 
C)  I., II., III. 
D)  II., III., I. A

Question 2

What type of patient precautions should be employed for patients with mycobacterium tuberculosis,measles or varicella?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contact precautions 
B)  Airborne precautions 
C)  Droplet precautions 
D)  Vectorborne precautions 
A)  Contact precautions 
B)  Airborne precautions 
C)  Droplet precautions 
D)  Vectorborne precautions B

Question 3

What is a term used to describe various barrier devices to protect one's clothing,skin,or mucous membranes from contact with infectious material?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asepsis 
B)  Isolation guidelines 
C)  Personal protective equipment 
D)  Transmission prevention 
A)  Asepsis 
B)  Isolation guidelines 
C)  Personal protective equipment 
D)  Transmission prevention C

Question 4

A patient with pseudomonas aeruginosa cultured in his sputum requires frequent tracheostomy care.What precautions need to be taken?

Accepted Answer

The respiratory care practitioner should

Question 5

Handling patient care equipment soiled with blood,body fluids,secretions,or excretions requires special management.These include all of the following EXCEPT __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of gloves is required, and mask/eye protection and use of a cover gown may also be required if there is a risk of splashing or spraying. 
B)  all permanent equipment soiled with body fluids should be decontaminated with appropriate cleaning products prior to use in the care of another patient. 
C)  the handling of this equipment does not require the same precautions as patient care situations in which the practitioner may come in contact with these secretions. 
D)  all disposable equipment should be properly disposed of and handled with other contaminated waste. 
A)  the use of gloves is required, and mask/eye protection and use of a cover gown may also be required if there is a risk of splashing or spraying. 
B)  all permanent equipment soiled with body fluids should be decontaminated with appropriate cleaning products prior to use in the care of another patient. 
C)  the handling of this equipment does not require the same precautions as patient care situations in which the practitioner may come in contact with these secretions. 
D)  all disposable equipment should be properly disposed of and handled with other contaminated waste.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is FALSO concerning the removal of a gown aseptically?

Accepted Answer

A)  Begin by untying the waist tie, and then wash the hands because the area from the waist down is considered dirty. 
B)  Untie the neck tie and shrug the shoulders forward so that the gown slips off the body down the arms. 
C)  Allow the gown to slip down so that it can be grasped inside at the neck of the gown. Fold the gown inside out and dispose of it appropriately. 
D)  Remove the gown by pulling it off from the sleeves before washing your hands. 
A)  Begin by untying the waist tie, and then wash the hands because the area from the waist down is considered dirty. 
B)  Untie the neck tie and shrug the shoulders forward so that the gown slips off the body down the arms. 
C)  Allow the gown to slip down so that it can be grasped inside at the neck of the gown. Fold the gown inside out and dispose of it appropriately. 
D)  Remove the gown by pulling it off from the sleeves before washing your hands.

Question 7

Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette applies to patients,visitors,and practitioners with symptoms of respiratory illness and includes________________

Accepted Answer

A)  education of the facility staff, patients, and visitors. 
B)  posted signage with appropriate instructions. 
C)  control measures. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  education of the facility staff, patients, and visitors. 
B)  posted signage with appropriate instructions. 
C)  control measures. 
D)  all of these.

Question 8

What is the most frequent cause of needle sticks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attempting to recap a needle 
B)  Removing discarded needles or syringes from sharps containers 
C)  Attempting to force a needle into an already full container 
D)  Using puncture-proof containers 
A)  Attempting to recap a needle 
B)  Removing discarded needles or syringes from sharps containers 
C)  Attempting to force a needle into an already full container 
D)  Using puncture-proof containers

Question 9

What precaution should be followed for all health care settings and with all patients regardless of diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standard precautions 
B)  Use of a cover gown 
C)  Use of a mask 
D)  Droplet precautions 
A)  Standard precautions 
B)  Use of a cover gown 
C)  Use of a mask 
D)  Droplet precautions

Question 10

Tuberculosis is transmitted by ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vehicle transmission 
B)  Vectorborne transmission 
C)  Direct contact transmission 
D)  Airborne transmission 
A)  Vehicle transmission 
B)  Vectorborne transmission 
C)  Direct contact transmission 
D)  Airborne transmission

Question 11

What should be done after performing a procedure on a patient prior to touching other surfaces in the patient's room?

Accepted Answer

A)  remove the gloves 
B)  apply a cover gown 
C)  wash your hands 
D)  A and C 
A)  remove the gloves 
B)  apply a cover gown 
C)  wash your hands 
D)  A and C

Question 12

Place in the proper sequence the donning of personal protective equipment aseptically. 
I.Application of the mask
II.Application of the gown
III.Application of the gloves

Accepted Answer

A)  I., II., III. 
B)  II., I., III. 
C)  III., II., I 
D)  I., III., II. 
A)  I., II., III. 
B)  II., I., III. 
C)  III., II., I 
D)  I., III., II.

Question 13

What is the most common cause of hospital acquired infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct contact transmission 
B)  Indirect contact transmission 
C)  Airborne transmission 
D)  Vehicle transmission 
A)  Direct contact transmission 
B)  Indirect contact transmission 
C)  Airborne transmission 
D)  Vehicle transmission

Question 14

When performing tracheostomy care,which piece of personal protective equipment should be used to protect the health care provider from being splashed in the eyes with contaminated secretions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mask 
B)  Goggles 
C)  HEPA mask 
D)  Cover gown 
A)  Mask 
B)  Goggles 
C)  HEPA mask 
D)  Cover gown

Question 15

What is defined as a microorganism capable of causing disease in humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pathogenic microorganism 
B)  Hospital-acquired infection 
C)  Virulent microorganism 
D)  Cross-contamination 
A)  Pathogenic microorganism 
B)  Hospital-acquired infection 
C)  Virulent microorganism 
D)  Cross-contamination

Question 16

What is the most important way to minimize indirect contact transmission?

Accepted Answer

A)  Isolation 
B)  Disposable equipment 
C)  Handwashing 
D)  Antibiotics 
A)  Isolation 
B)  Disposable equipment 
C)  Handwashing 
D)  Antibiotics

Question 17

Which of the following are precautions that should be taken with sharps?
1)Do not attempt to force a needle or sharp instrument into an already full container.
2)Do not attempt to remove discarded needles or syringes from sharps containers.
3)Do not ever attempt to recap a needle.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 and 3 
B) 1,2,3 
C) 1 only 
D) 3 only 
A) 2 and 3 
B) 1,2,3 
C) 1 only 
D) 3 only

Question 18

What method of transmission of microorganisms would you need to be most cautious of while performing procedures such as assisting with bronchoscopy,suctioning artificial airways,or changing a ventilator circuit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vectorborne transmission 
B)  Vehicle transmission 
C)  Indirect contact transmission 
D)  Droplet transmission 
A)  Vectorborne transmission 
B)  Vehicle transmission 
C)  Indirect contact transmission 
D)  Droplet transmission

Question 19

Respiratory care equipment is usually _______ because it is too difficult and costly to keep it _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  disinfected; aseptic 
B)  in standard precaution states; isolated 
C)  aseptic; sterile 
D)  isolated; aseptic 
A)  disinfected; aseptic 
B)  in standard precaution states; isolated 
C)  aseptic; sterile 
D)  isolated; aseptic

Question 20

Which of the following precautions should be used with airborne transmission precautions?
I.Private room should be used
II.Gowns and gloves should be worn
III.Caregivers should wear respiratory protection consisting of a NIOSH N-95 mask or other OSHA-approved respiratory filtration device
IV.During transport the patient should wear NIOSH N-95 mask

Accepted Answer

A)  I and III 
B)  II and IV 
C)  I, III, and IV 
D)  I, II, III, and IV 
A)  I and III 
B)  II and IV 
C)  I, III, and IV 
D)  I, II, III, and IV

Exam 1: Basics of Asepsis

Place in the correct order the proper aseptic removal of personal protective equipment. I.Remove the gown II.Remove the mask III.Remove the gloves

What type of patient precautions should be employed for patients with mycobacterium tuberculosis,measles or varicella?

What is a term used to describe various barrier devices to protect one's clothing,skin,or mucous membranes from contact with infectious material?

A patient with pseudomonas aeruginosa cultured in his sputum requires frequent tracheostomy care.What precautions need to be taken?

Handling patient care equipment soiled with blood,body fluids,secretions,or excretions requires special management.These include all of the following EXCEPT __________________.

Which of the following statements is FALSO concerning the removal of a gown aseptically?

Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette applies to patients,visitors,and practitioners with symptoms of respiratory illness and includes________________

What is the most frequent cause of needle sticks?

What precaution should be followed for all health care settings and with all patients regardless of diagnosis?

Tuberculosis is transmitted by ______________.

What should be done after performing a procedure on a patient prior to touching other surfaces in the patient's room?

Place in the proper sequence the donning of personal protective equipment aseptically. I.Application of the mask II.Application of the gown III.Application of the gloves

What is the most common cause of hospital acquired infections?

When performing tracheostomy care,which piece of personal protective equipment should be used to protect the health care provider from being splashed in the eyes with contaminated secretions?

What is defined as a microorganism capable of causing disease in humans?

What is the most important way to minimize indirect contact transmission?

Which of the following are precautions that should be taken with sharps? 1)Do not attempt to force a needle or sharp instrument into an already full container. 2)Do not attempt to remove discarded needles or syringes from sharps containers. 3)Do not ever attempt to recap a needle.

What method of transmission of microorganisms would you need to be most cautious of while performing procedures such as assisting with bronchoscopy,suctioning artificial airways,or changing a ventilator circuit?

Respiratory care equipment is usually _______ because it is too difficult and costly to keep it _______.

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Advanced Patient Assessment: Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion

Radiologic Assessment

Pulmonary Function Testing

Electrocardiography

Phlebotomy

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Wave Form Analysis

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

Filters

Respiratory care equipment is usually _ because it is too difficult and costly to keep it _.