Deck 16: Infection Control and Standard Precautions

Question 1

If transmission-based precautions are used, it is not necessary to use standard precautions.

Answer 1

False
Transmission-based precautions are used in addition to standard precautions.

Question 2

The virus that causes measles can be transmitted through the air from one person to another.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a host in the chain of infection?

A)insect bite
B)pathogen
C)human body
D)pesticide

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Different people may experience different symptoms from the same viral infection.

Question 5

The practice of medical asepsis is used to reduce and prevent the spread of microorganisms.

Question 6

Emotional stress can increase an individual's chance of becoming a susceptible host for infection.

Question 7

Used needles should never be recapped.

Question 8

Which of the following microorganisms must live inside the cell of another organism in order to secure nourishment and reproduce?

A)bacteria
B)fungi
C)protozoa
D)viruses

Question 9

Most infectious diseases are transmitted through direct contact, such as touching someone or kissing them.

Question 10

The best way to prevent tapeworms is to

A)wash the hands after using the toilet.
B)cook all meats adequately.
C)avoid drinking contaminated water.
D)protect oneself against insect bites.

Question 11

If a health care worker is wearing gloves during a client procedure, it is not necessary to wash the hands immediately following the procedure.

Question 12

Most microorganisms have the ability to cause disease in humans.

Question 13

In the chain of infection, which of the following would most likely serve as a portal of exit?

A)nose
B)fingernail
C)hair
D)ear

Question 14

Which of the following processes can be used to eliminate all pathogens, except spores?

A)washing
B)sterilizing
C)cleansing
D)disinfecting

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of an agent in the chain of infection?

A)handwashing
B)a virus
C)a contaminated pillowcase
D)roper nutrition.

Question 16

Many fungi are sources of food and medicines that are beneficial to humans.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of nonspecific immune defense?

A)inoculation
B)skin
C)antibody
D)antigen

Question 18

The main reason that the spores of disease-causing bacteria are dangerous is that they _____.

A)are very difficult to destroy
B)cause very serious infections
C)cause infections that are difficult to diagnose
D)destroy the cells they inhabit

Question 19

Which statement describes the chain of infection?

A)a series of steps developed to control the transmission of infection
B)the process the body uses to fight infection
C)an interactive process by which infections are transmitted
D)the transmission of disease by insects

Question 20

Which of the following is the definition of a fomite?

A)bacterial infection transmitted through contaminated water
B)small worm that may be present in meat and which infects the intestinal tract.
C)person who experiences no symptoms, but can transmit an infection.
D)nonliving object that is contaminated with an infectious agent.

Question 21

The guidelines to use during patient care to prevent the spread of infection are called ______________________________.

Question 22

Match each infection with the causative microorganism.
a.bacteria
d.rickettsia
b.fungi
e.virus
c.protozoa
f.helminths
athlete's foot

Question 23

Which of the following infectious diseases is the most likely biological terrorism agent?

A)smallpox
B)measles
C)influenza
D)SARS

Question 24

Match each infection with the causative microorganism.
a.bacteria
d.rickettsia
b.fungi
e.virus
c.protozoa
f.helminths
common cold

Question 25

Certain bacteria have been designated as "super bugs" because they _____.

A)are easy to transmit and, therefore, are favored by bioterrorists.
B)cause especially serious respiratory infections.
C)are resistant to even very powerful antibiotics.
D)are spread globally by travelers.

Question 26

The total elimination of all microorganisms, including spores, can be accomplished through ____________________.

Question 27

____________________ refers to the ability of an organism to produce disease.

Question 28

The single most effective way to prevent infections is through ____________________.

Question 29

An infection acquired in a hospital or health care facility is called ____________________.

Question 30

In terms of the chain of infection, a person whose normal defense mechanisms are impaired is considered to be a(n) ______________________________.

Question 31

What is the minimum amount of time that hands should be washed to prevent transmitting infection?

A)5 seconds
B)10 seconds
C)15 seconds
D)20 seconds

Question 32

Infection from ____________________ is spread through the bites of fleas, tick, mites, and lice.

Question 33

Health care workers should use standard precautions when _____.

A)caring for clients who have infectious diseases
B)working with any client
C)coming into contact with blood
D)caring for clients who have transmittable diseases

Question 34

Which of the following procedures requires BOTH gloves and goggles or a face shield?

A)brushing a client's teeth
B)serving food to a client
C)controlling a wound that is spurting blood
D)giving eye care

Question 35

Research scientists working in the field of infectomics are studying _____.

A)biological agents most likely to be used in bioterrorism.
B)new drugs to treat infections.
C)how diseases are spread between geographical locations.
D)the genes and functions of microorganisms.

Question 36

Match each infection with the causative microorganism.
a.bacteria
d.rickettsia
b.fungi
e.virus
c.protozoa
f.helminths
genital herpes

Question 37

The time period during which an individual is manifesting specific signs and symptoms of an infectious process is the ____________________ stage.

Question 38

The ______________________________ is an interactive process that involves the agent, host, and environment.

Question 39

The time interval between entry of an infectious agent into the host and the onset of symptoms is the ____________________ stage.

Question 40

Which practice would be used for the purpose of protecting a client who is receiving chemotherapy?

A)isolation
B)standard precautions
C)contact precautions
D)reverse isolation

Question 41

Match each infection with the causative microorganism.
a.bacteria
d.rickettsia
b.fungi
e.virus
c.protozoa
f.helminths
urinary tract infection

Question 42

Match each infection with the causative microorganism.
a.bacteria
d.rickettsia
b.fungi
e.virus
c.protozoa
f.helminths
influenza

Question 43

Match each infection with the causative microorganism.
a.bacteria
d.rickettsia
b.fungi
e.virus
c.protozoa
f.helminths
malaria

Question 44

Match each infection with the causative microorganism.
a.bacteria
d.rickettsia
b.fungi
e.virus
c.protozoa
f.helminths
gonorrhea

Question 45

Match each infection with the causative microorganism.
a.bacteria
d.rickettsia
b.fungi
e.virus
c.protozoa
f.helminths
hepatitis

Question 46

Match each infection with the causative microorganism.
a.bacteria
d.rickettsia
b.fungi
e.virus
c.protozoa
f.helminths
Lyme disease

Question 47

Match each infection with the causative microorganism.
a.bacteria
d.rickettsia
b.fungi
e.virus
c.protozoa
f.helminths
pinworms