Deck 9: Standard Precautions, Contraindications, and Emergency Preparedness

Question 1

Which example is of a viral infection?

A) Malaria
B) Influenza
C) Ringworm
D) Tuberculosis

Answer 1

B
Explanation: Examples of viral infections are the common cold, influenza, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, measles, mumps, rabies, and HSV.

Question 2

Which example is of a fungal infection?

A) Malaria
B) Influenza
C) Ringworm
D) Tuberculosis

Answer 2

C
Explanation: Examples of fungal infections are thrush, ringworm, and athlete's foot.

Question 3

Which term refers to a disease that has an abrupt onset and persists for a short time?

A) Acute
B) Chronic
C) Idiopathic
D) Autoimmune

Answer 3

A
Explanation: When signs and symptoms have an abrupt onset, persist for a short time, run a brief course (less than 3 months) then resolves or, in some cases, bring death, it is called an acute disease.

Question 4

Which term means a prediction of how a disease will progress?

A) Etiology
B) Syndrome
C) Prognosis
D) Diagnosis

Question 5

Which pathogens are single-cell organisms and can be spiral-shaped or rod-shaped?

A) Prions
B) Fungi
C) Viruses
D) Bacteria

Question 6

Which example is of a bacterial infection?

A) Malaria
B) Influenza
C) Ringworm
D) Tuberculosis

Question 7

Which type of disease is caused by a lack of an essential nutrient in the diet or the inability to digest and absorb a particular nutrient properly?

A) Cancer
B) Infectious
C) Deficiency
D) Autoimmune

Question 8

Which type of disease is characterized by growth of abnormal cells that can accumulate into masses or tumors?

A) Cancer
B) Infectious
C) Metabolic
D) Deficiency

Question 9

Which type of pathogens are nonliving entities that depend on a host cell for growth and replication?

A) Prions
B) Fungi
C) Viruses
D) Bacteria

Question 10

Which example is of an infectious disease?

A) Scurvy
B) Impetigo
C) Down syndrome
D) Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 11

Which term means the ability to invade other tissues of the body?

A) Metastasize
B) Incubate
C) Transmit
D) Contaminate

Question 12

Which example is of a metabolic disease?

A) Down syndrome
B) Multiple sclerosis
C) Rheumatoid arthritis
D) Diabetes mellitus

Question 13

Which term means the study of disease?

A) Syndrome
B) Pathology
C) Etiology
D) Autoimmunity

Question 14

Which type of disease involves the body mistakenly attacking and destroying healthy tissue?

A) Metabolic
B) Deficiency
C) Degenerative
D) Autoimmune

Question 15

Nosocomial infections are ones that are acquired in which location?

A) Work
B) Hospital
C) Home
D) School

Question 16

Which example is of an autoimmune disease?

A) Athlete's foot
B) Multiple sclerosis
C) Parkinson disease
D) Down syndrome

Question 17

Which example is of a degenerative disease?

A) Anemia
B) Multiple sclerosis
C) Osteoarthritis
D) Diabetes mellitus

Question 18

Which example is of a genetic disease?

A) Down syndrome
B) Multiple sclerosis
C) Osteoarthritis
D) Hypertension

Question 19

Which term means a biologic agent capable of causing infectious disease?

A) Host
B) Reserve
C) Pathogen
D) Carcinogen

Question 20

What types of diseases are caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, or protozoa?

A) Cancer
B) Infectious
C) Deficiency
D) Autoimmune

Question 21

Which type of transmission is transfer of infectious agents between two or more hosts, such as between animals or insects and human beings?

A) Vector
B) Contact
C) Vehicle
D) Isolation

Question 22

Which term means the movement of pathogens from a reservoir to a host?

A) Susceptibility
B) Transmission
C) Contamination
D) Contraindication

Question 23

Which term means the proliferation of pathogens inside the host?

A) Carrier
B) Endemic
C) Infection
D) Transmission

Question 24

Disinfection of contaminated tools means immersing them in a 1:10 solution of household bleach and water for at least how many minutes?

A) 1
B) 5
C) 10
D) 15

Question 25

Which term means a situation requiring the massage therapist to modify techniques or refrain from using them to avoid possible harm?

A) Indication
B) Risk factor
C) Contraindication
D) Standard precaution

Question 26

Which example is an absolute contraindication for massage?

A) Chronic disease in an exacerbation stage
B) Rash on a client's foot without other signs or symptoms
C) Wrist that was sprained during a fall that occurred 96 hours ago
D) Client who is feeling sedated because of a sinus medication

Question 27

Which term means the minimum infection control measures used regardless of suspected or confirmed infection status of the client?

A) Health and hygiene
B) Standard precautions
C) Local contraindication
D) Antimicrobial resistance

Question 28

Which factor is the primary source of disease transmission?

A) Using mobile devices
B) Contact with human hands
C) Drinking at water fountains
D) Dining at public restaurants

Question 29

Approximately how much bleach should be added to a washing machine to disinfect contaminated linens?

A) 1/4 to 1/2 cup
B) 1/2 to 1 cup
C) 1 to 1 1/4 cups
D) 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 cups

Question 30

Which example is of infestation?

A) Hives
B) Scabies
C) Malaria
D) Ringworm

Question 31

Which transmission of infectious agents occurs through a common source such as food, water, or air?

A) Vector
B) Contact
C) Vehicle
D) Isolation

Question 32

During hand washing, briskly rub soapy hands, forearms, and elbows together for at least how many seconds?

A) 10
B) 20
C) 30
D) 60

Question 33

Which vaccine does the CDC recommend health care providers receive?

A) Smallpox
B) Rabies
C) Chickenpox
D) Rotavirus

Question 34

Which type of glove is the most popular in professional settings?

A) Latex
B) Vinyl
C) Nitrile
D) Rubber

Question 35

Which terms are methods of pathogen transmission?

A) Contact, vehicle, and vector
B) Local, intermediate, and widespread
C) Stage one, stage two, and stage three
D) Acute, subacute, and chronic

Question 36

Which method is the best for infection control?

A) Hand hygiene
B) Taking supplements
C) Receiving vaccinations
D) Avoiding massaging clients who are ill

Question 37

Which method of disease transmission is the most common?

A) Vector
B) Contact
C) Vehicle
D) Isolation

Question 38

Which term means the time interval between initial exposure to pathogens and first appearance of disease signs and symptoms in a susceptible host?

A) Residual effect
B) Incubation period
C) Prevalence outcome
D) Disease complication

Question 39

Which term means the source of infection?

A) Host
B) Portal
C) Disease
D) Reservoir

Question 40

Which term means a situation in which massage should be postponed?

A) Infection control
B) Local contraindication
C) Risk factor
D) Absolute contraindication

Question 41

What is the rate per minute for chest compressions used to perform CPR?

A) 50
B) 75
C) 100
D) 125

Question 42

If a client who is experiencing hypoglycemia is conscious and coherent, what should the massage therapist do?

A) Perform CPR on him or her immediately
B) Gently place him or her on the floor if possible
C) Give him or her food or beverage that contains sugar
D) Press into his or her upper abdomen with a quick upward thrust

Question 43

If a client is having a seizure, when should 911 be called?

A) Seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes or immediately repeats
B) Client stops having a seizure within 3 minutes
C) Client has had a seizure before, as indicated on the intake form
D) Seizure produces patterns of alternating contractions that gradually subside

Question 44

Which term describes sites that contain tissues such as nerves, blood vessels, and glands that are vulnerable to harm from pressure?

A) Anatomic
B) Endangerment
C) Muscular
D) Physiologic

Question 45

In the acronym F-A-S-T to learn stroke signs and symptoms, what does "S" stand for?

A) Speed
B) Supine
C) Speech
D) Seizure

Question 46

The anterior neck is an endangerment site because it contains which artery?

A) Aorta
B) Carotid
C) Coronary
D) Mesentery

Question 47

Which information should be given to the 911 emergency dispatcher?

A) The caller's age
B) Victim's location
C) Victim's height
D) The time of day

Question 48

Which example is a local contraindication for massage?

A) Chronic disease in a state of exacerbation
B) Widespread infection or inflammation and fever
C) Reported or presenting disease that is highly contagious
D) Wrist that was sprained during a fall that occurred 48 hours ago

Question 49

Which condition is a sudden disruption of blood flow to the heart caused by an occluded blood vessel or hemorrhage from a broken blood vessel?

A) Stroke
B) Seizure disorder
C) Heart attack
D) Hypoglycemia

Question 50

Which condition is associated with the acute care principle "time is muscle?"

A) Stroke
B) Seizure disorder
C) Heart attack
D) Hypoglycemia

Question 51

Which conditions are characterized by episodes of uncontrolled and excessive electrical activity in the brain?

A) Strokes
B) Seizure disorders
C) Cognitive disorders
D) Hypoglycemia

Question 52

Which term describes providing first and immediate responses during health or medical emergency situations to minimize loss of life?

A) Infection control
B) Standard precautions
C) Local contraindication
D) Emergency preparedness

Question 53

The Heimlich maneuver should be used if the client is in which condition?

A) Choking and is unable to cough or speak
B) Diabetic and experiencing hypoglycemia
C) Having a seizure lasting longer than 5 minutes
D) Unable to speak coherently or raise both arms

Question 54

What is the appropriate action to take if encountering an unresponsive individual?

A) Call 911 and begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation immediately
B) Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation immediately; then call 911 after signs and symptoms abate
C) Check for responsiveness to determine whether there is an actual emergency
D) Search pockets or a purse for emergency meds such as an epinephrine pen then administer if found

Question 55

Which term used means an area in which massage must be avoided because it is injured or inflamed, is part of a disease process, or has a medical device or pharmaceutical product?

A) Standard precaution
B) Local contraindication
C) Risk factor
D) Absolute contraindication