Deck 4: Infection Prevention

Question 1

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements.
An ____________ combines the use of heat and pressure to produce the most efficient method of sterilization.

Answer 1

autoclave

Question 2

After a disaster, residents may be advised to boil water for 15 minutes before drinking it to improve the taste.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Gamma irradiation can be used to inhibit microorganism growth on fruits and vegetables.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Which of the following describe the glutaraldehyde group of disinfecting and sterilizing agents?

A) widely used for cleaning surgical instruments and equipment parts
B) can cause skin irritation
C) bactericidal, tuberculocidal, and fungicidal
D) virucidal and sporicidal after appropriate length of exposure

Question 5

Select the best response to the question. Which of the following demonstrates an understanding of gas sterilization?

A) Sterilized i nstruments can be used within a few hours of processing.
B) Sterilized i nstruments are stored in a well-ventilated area for at least 24 hours.
C) The instruments are rinsed with water and sterilized while still wet.
D) The indicator tape turns a different color to verify the instruments are sterile.

Question 6

Select the best response to the question. Which type of organism removal is performed on surgical instruments to completely destroy all microorganisms?

A) sanitation
B) decontamination
C) cleaning
D) sterilization

Question 7

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Proper sterilization with gas is affected by which of the following factors?

A) temperature
B) time
C) gas concentration
D) humidity

Question 8

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements.
________________ is the use of water heated enough to kill vegetative cells and denature most viruses.

Question 9

Select the best response to the question. Placing an infectious patient in isolation will have an effect on which part of the chain of infection?

A) a source of infection
B) transportation of the pathogen
C) entry of the pathogen into the body
D) it does not affect the chain of infection

Question 10

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements.
When a substance or organism is structurally altered it has been ____________, which usually results in its death.

Question 11

Ultraviolet lights placed in a patient exam room can help disinfect surfaces.

Question 12

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements.
The presence of microorganisms without any tissue reaction is referred to as ___________________.

Question 13

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Which of the following are the most important considerations when selecting a method of microorganism removal?

A) staffing levels
B) the number and type of microorganisms
C) financial cost of the process
D) environmental conditions such as temperature

Question 14

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Infection prevention involves which of the following?

A) policies regarding monitoring and control of disease transmission
B) staff education on relevant topics
C) professionals specializing in prevention activities
D) specialized cleaning and isolation procedures

Question 15

High-level disinfectants are capable of killing all microorganisms including spores.

Question 16

The use of heat lessens the amount of time needed to disinfect or sterilize medical instruments.

Question 17

Select the best response to the question. A patient who develops a urinary tract infection after having a urinary catheter inserted while in a rehabilitation facility is identified as having which of the following?

A) health care-associated infection
B) inflammation
C) contamination
D) compromised immunity

Question 18

Select the best response to the question. The environmental services worker who mops a patient's room after discharge is doing what type of microorganism removal?

A) disinfection
B) decontamination
C) sterilization
D) cleaning

Question 19

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements.
Irrigating a patient's wound with sterile water to remove dirt and other foreign matter is an example of ____________________.

Question 20

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements.
The presence of microorganisms with a tissue reaction is _______________.

Question 22

Select the best response to the question. A health care worker wearing gloves to prevent contact with a patient's blood will have an effect on which part of the chain of infection?

A) it does not affect the chain of infection
B) transportation of the pathogen
C) entry of the pathogen into the body
D) the source of infection