Question 1

A COPD patient is admitted to the hospital for an exacerbation of the disease.What precautions should the respiratory care practitioner take to prevent this patient from getting a hospital acquired infection?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

When microorganisms that are present in everyday environments cause infection when the body's defense mechanisms are impaired are called_______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Virulence 
B)  Cross contamination 
C)  Opportunistic infections 
D)  Hospital acquired infections

Question 3

Place in the correct order the proper sequence of hand washing. 
I.Liberally apply soap
II.Adjust water flow and temperature
III.Turn off water aseptically
IV.Wash with friction
V.Wet forearms,wrists,and hands

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What is defined as the complete destruction of all forms of microorganisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Isolation 
B)  Standard precautions 
C)  Asepsis 
D)  Sterility

Question 5

If two patients are infected with the same microorganism and neither patient has another infection,they may be placed in the same room.This is defined as_______________

Accepted Answer

A)  contact precaution. 
B)  cohorting. 
C)  standard precaution. 
D)  respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette.

Question 6

The soap and water scrub lasting _______________ is the most common hand washing protocol used in the hospital setting,but a scrub that lasts ___________ is performed prior to surgery and before entry into specialized areas such as the newborn ICU or burn unit.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 second; 5 minute 
B)  5 minute; 10 minute 
C)  5 second; 15 minute 
D)  15 second;15 second

Question 7

A patient with extensive burns requires oxygen therapy via face tent with a large volume nebulizer.What type of precautions should the respiratory care practitioner use in caring for the patient?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

What is defined as an infection a patient develops while in the hospital and did not have before hospital admission?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pathogenic infection 
B)  Virulent infection 
C)  Hospital-acquired infection 
D)  Microorganism

Exam 1: Basics of Asepsis