Question 1

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements.  
The absence of microorganisms is termed ___________.

Accepted Answer

asepsis

Question 2

All non-sharp infectious waste should be placed in red biohazard bags.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Place the steps for removing non-sterile gloves in the correct order.  1: Hold the removed glove in the palm of the gloved hand.  , 2: Slip bare fingers under the gloved hand at the wrist.  , 3: Push the glove down and off with the first glove tucked inside it.  , 4: Firmly grip one glove at the base of the palm and pull it off inside out.

Accepted Answer

A)   2, 3, 4, 1..
B)   2, 3, 4, 1
C)   1, 4, 3, 2
D)   3, 1, 2, 4
E)   3, 1, 2, 4.. B

Question 4

What should be used to clean the skin prior to drawing a blood culture?

Accepted Answer

A)   betadine
B)   70% isopropyl alcohol
C)   chlorhexidine
D)   70% isopropyl alcohol and chlorhexidine

Question 5

Medical asepsis eliminates all microbes from an object or area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If the wound is open, the surface should be cleaned prior to collecting a wound culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: Can apply lotion in between washings.
Involves hands, wrists, and forearms.
Three to six minute duration.
Soap and water used.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of surgical hand washing and medical hand washing is...

Question 8

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Which of the following statements are true regarding infectious waste?

Accepted Answer

A)   Infectious waste causes human disease if improperly handled.
B)   Infectious waste may be actual body fluids or items that have come in contact with body fluids.
C)   Health care organizations can choose to handle infectious waste using their own standards and policies.
D)   It is not necessary for employees to understand the difference between infectious and noninfectious waste.

Question 9

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. In which of the following clinical situations should the health care provider wear gloves?

Accepted Answer

A)   when repositioning a patient in bed
B)   while administering oral medications
C)   while performing wound care
D)   when drawing blood for labwork

Question 10

Sharps containers should be closed and removed when they are full.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. What information must be documented when collecting a specimen?

Accepted Answer

A)   ordering physician's name
B)   date and time of collection
C)   date and time of the order
D)   source/site of collection

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: Bed linens, pads, and so on that are visibly soiled with blood and/or body fluids.
Any discarded article that may cause punctures or cuts (needles, scalpels, etc.).
Blood or any other body fluid.
Material obtained during surgery, surgical procedures, or autopsies.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of patient care items and biological liquid wastes is...

Question 13

When collecting a throat culture, swab the back and sides of the mouth, the uvula, and tonsils.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In which of the following situations is the sterile field disrupted?

Accepted Answer

A)   The assistant drops additional sterile gauze in the center of the field.
B)   A contaminated instrument is handed to the assistant away from the field.
C)   The surgeon reaches behind his/her body to grab more sterile gauze.
D)   The surgeons holds all instruments upright when handling them.

Question 15

What happens when a specimen is contaminated?

Accepted Answer

A)   Important diagnostic information is obtained.
B)   No clinically useful information is obtained.
C)   It helps rid the body of additional pathogens.
D)   Additional antibiotics are required to treat the infection.

Question 16

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Which of the following are examples of medical asepsis?

Accepted Answer

A)   sterilizing surgical instruments
B)   maintaining a sterile field
C)   wearing gloves when providing patient care
D)   cleaning a stretcher with disinfectant

Question 17

What is the best way to prevent contamination when drawing blood cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)   properly preparing the skin prior to the venipuncture
B)   performing hand hygiene prior to the venipuncture
C)   applying a tourniquet before performing the venipuncture
D)   wearing gloves when performing the venipuncture

Question 18

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. How can you decrease the risk of obtaining a sputum culture that is contaminated?

Accepted Answer

A)   Have the patient rinse his or her mouth out prior to providing the specimen.
B)   Clean the inside of the specimen cup prior to use.
C)   Encourage the patient to collect the specimen after a meal.
D)   Instruct the patient to attempt a deep cough to expel secretions.

Question 19

Place the steps for applying non-sterile gloves in the correct order.  1: Pick up a glove with one hand and slide the glove onto the other hand.  , 2: Interlace fingers and push down between fingers on both hands to ensure proper fit.  , 3: Wash and dry your hands. , 4: With your gloved hand pick up another glove and slide it onto your bare hand.

Accepted Answer

A)   3, 2, 4, 1
B)   1, 3, 2, 4
C)   4, 1, 3, 2
D)   2, 4, 1, 3
E)   2, 3, 4, 1

Question 20

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Which of the following steps are part of the proper procedure for applying sterile gloves using the open method?

Accepted Answer

A)   Check the glove package for sterility.
B)   Open the outer package by peeling the upper edges back with your thumbs.
C)   Remove the inner package containing the gloves and place it on the work surface.
D)   Open the inner package, and smooth it out with both hands.

Exam 6: Microbiology Related Procedures

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements. The absence of microorganisms is termed ___________.

All non-sharp infectious waste should be placed in red biohazard bags.

What should be used to clean the skin prior to drawing a blood culture?

Medical asepsis eliminates all microbes from an object or area.

If the wound is open, the surface should be cleaned prior to collecting a wound culture.

Match the type of hand hygiene with their description.

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Which of the following statements are true regarding infectious waste?

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. In which of the following clinical situations should the health care provider wear gloves?

Sharps containers should be closed and removed when they are full.

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. What information must be documented when collecting a specimen?

Match the type of infectious waste with their description.

When collecting a throat culture, swab the back and sides of the mouth, the uvula, and tonsils.

In which of the following situations is the sterile field disrupted?

What happens when a specimen is contaminated?

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Which of the following are examples of medical asepsis?

What is the best way to prevent contamination when drawing blood cultures?

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. How can you decrease the risk of obtaining a sputum culture that is contaminated?

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Which of the following steps are part of the proper procedure for applying sterile gloves using the open method?