Deck 4: Infection Control

Question 1

The Bloodborne Pathogens Standards require an employer to provide which of the following immunizations?

A) Hepatitis A
B) Hepatitis B
C) HIV
D) Tetanus

Answer 1

B

Question 2

When removing PPE, which item should be removed first?

A) Gloves
B) Goggle
C) Gown
D) Mask

Answer 2

A

Question 3

What is the term for invasion and growth of a disease-causing microorganism in the human body?

A) Fomite
B) Infection
C) Pathogen
D) Reservoir

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Proper hand-washing technique includes scrubbing hands together vigorously for at least how long?

A) 5 seconds
B) 15 seconds
C) 5 minutes
D) Scrubbing hands is not necessary.

Question 5

Which of the following acronyms refers to barriers used to protect skin, mucous membranes, and clothing from infectious agents?

A) CDC
B) MRSA
C) PPE
D) VRE

Question 6

Respirators must be certified by which of the following agencies?

A) CDC
B) CLIA
C) NIOSH
D) OSHA

Question 7

According to the Bloodborne Pathogens Standards, who is responsible for providing PPE to an employee?

A) The employee
B) The employer provides PPE but may deduct the cost from the employee's paycheck.
C) The employer must provide and pay for PPE.
D) The patient

Question 8

HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters can help prevent which type of disease transmission?

A) Airborne
B) Common vehicle
C) Contact
D) Vector

Question 9

What is the most frequent and important transmission route for infections contracted by hospitalized patients?

A) Airborne
B) Common vehicle
C) Contact
D) Vector

Question 10

What does the term reservoir mean?

A) A contaminated piece of equipment
B) An airborne droplet
C) A person who carries a disease agent but is not sick
D) A vector

Question 11

What is the transmission route of an infection acquired by ingestion of contaminated food?

A) Airborne
B) Common vehicle
C) Contact
D) Vector

Question 12

When donning a gown, mask, respirator, face shield, and gloves, which item should be put on last?

A) Gloves
B) Gown
C) Mask
D) Respirator

Question 13

What is the term for infections contracted by patients during hospitalization?

A) Nosocomial infections
B) Chains of infections
C) Nontransmitted infections
D) Colonization

Question 14

What is the term for infection control measures that use barrier protection and work practice controls to prevent contact with infectious body fluids from all patients?

A) Hospital precautions
B) Isolation precautions
C) Patient precautions
D) Standard precautions

Question 15

What is the term for an object that is contaminated by bacteria?

A) Fomite
B) Host
C) Portal of entry
D) Reservoir

Question 16

When removing PPE, what is the last thing one should do?

A) Remove gloves.
B) Remove mask.
C) Remove gown.
D) Wash hands.

Question 17

A diluted solution of which of the following can be used as a disinfectant against bloodborne pathogens on countertops and work spaces?

A) Acetic acid
B) Bleach
C) Iodine
D) Lysol

Question 18

What is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection?

A) Wearing gloves
B) Wearing a mask
C) Hand washing
D) Isolation of infectious patients

Question 19

According to the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard rules, which specimens are considered to be potentially infectious?

A) Only specimens from patients with HIV or hepatitis B
B) Specimens from patients with any known infection
C) Specimens that a physician has indicated are infectious
D) All blood and body fluid specimens

Question 20

The pathogen West Nile virus is carried by mosquitoes. What type of transmission is this?

A) Airborne
B) Common vehicle
C) Contact
D) Vector

Question 21

For a phlebotomist, what is the principal occupational risk for infection?

A) Infection from airborne diseases in patient rooms
B) Infection from droplets in the emergency department
C) Infection from an accidental needle stick
D) Infection from a splash from a dropped specimen tube

Question 22

In addition to standard precautions, what type of precautions should also be used for patients with such diseases as tuberculosis and measles?

A) Airborne
B) Bloodborne
C) Contact
D) Droplet

Question 23

In addition to standard precautions, what type of precautions should be used for patients with such diseases as HIV or hepatitis B?

A) Airborne
B) Bloodborne
C) Contact
D) Droplet

Question 24

In addition to standard precautions, what type of precautions should also be used for patients with such diseases as herpes or wound infections?

A) Airborne
B) Bloodborne
C) Contact
D) Droplet

Question 25

In which of the following situations is it acceptable to skip washing your hands?

A) Before putting on gloves
B) Before going to break
C) After eating lunch
D) Before leaving for the day

Question 26

Which of the following is the term for separation of an infectious source from its susceptible hosts?

A) Contact precautions
B) Infection
C) Isolation
D) Protective environment

Question 27

A small blood spill from a specimen you are handling occurs on a laboratory countertop. What is the usual procedure you should use to handle the spill?

A) Use a handful of paper towels and wipe up the spill, being careful not to get any on your skin.
B) Ask your supervisor to find someone to clean up the spill.
C) Wearing gloves and using 10% bleach as a disinfectant, clean up visible blood first, then disinfect the entire area of potential contamination.
D) Leave the spill alone so it can dry, which will make it easier to clean up when you get time.