Deck 16: Infection Control and Standard Precautions

Question 1

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

A) ​Inoculation
B) ​Skin
C) ​Antibody
D) ​Antigen

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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

Answer 2

D

Question 3

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

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 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

Most microorganisms have the ability to cause disease in humans.​

Question 8

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

Question 9

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 10

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

Question 11

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 12

If transmission-based precautions are used,it is not necessary to use standard precautions.
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Question 13

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

Question 14

Used needles should never be recapped.​

Question 15

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

A) ​Washing
B) ​Sterilizing
C) ​Cleansing
D) ​Disinfecting

Question 16

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

Question 17

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 18

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) ​Proper nutrition

Question 19

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 20

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

Question 21

The guidelines to use during routine patient care and cleaning duties to prevent the spread of infection are called ______________________________.​

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

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

A) ​Smallpox
B) ​Measles
C) ​Influenza
D) ​SARS

Question 26

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

Question 27

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

Question 28

An infection acquired in a hospital or health care facility that was not present or incubating at the time of the patient's admission is called a ____________________ infection.​

Question 29

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

Question 30

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

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

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

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

Certain bacteria have been designated as "superbugs" 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 37

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 38

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 39

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

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
b.​fungi
c.​protozoa
d.​rickettsia
e.​virus
f.​helminths
​malaria

Question 42

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

Question 43

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

Question 44

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

Question 45

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

Question 46

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

Question 47

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