Deck 7: Environmental Hazards

Question 1

__________ is the statistical probability of a harmful event and is defined as the number of harmful events that occur in a given population over a stated period.

A) Prevention
B) Risk
C) Awareness
D) Recording

Answer 1

B

Question 2

All workers in the health care setting should be vaccinated against _______________.

A) potentially infectious materials
B) blood-borne pathogens
C) hepatitis B
D) HIV

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A naturally occurring sap obtained from rubber trees and used in the manufacture of medical devices and other commercial goods is known as ______________.

A) latex
B) glutaraldehyde
C) grounding
D) volatile

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The most common source of transmission of ____________ to health care workers is sharps injuries.

A) blood-borne pathogens
B) airborne transmission
C) oxidized tissue residue
D) laser plume

Question 5

The characteristics of electricity are current, voltage, resistance, and grounding. The discharge of electrical current from the source to ground, where it is dispersed and rendered harmless, is ________.

A) current
B) voltage
C) grounding
D) resistance

Question 6

Immediate action taken during a fire is described by the acronym _____________.

A) RACE
B) ABC
C) PASS
D) MSDS

Question 7

The most common source of electrical injury to the surgical patient is ______________.

A) a bipolar
B) the electrosurgical unit (ESU)
C) the chemical telescope warmer
D) the irrigating solutions

Question 8

_______________ solutions are common and frequent sources of fuel in surgical fires.

A) Irrigation
B) Antibiotic
C) Prep
D) Disinfecting

Question 9

Patient area fires are extremely serious. The surgical technologist and all other surgical team members must know how to react. Protection of ___________ is the primary concern.

A) the immediate patient area
B) the patient
C) patient records
D) patient and staff

Question 10

The __________ zone is a hands-free space (designated receptacle) on the sterile field where sharps can be placed and retrieved so that the surgical technologist and surgeon do not hand instruments to each other directly.

A) scalpel
B) sharps
C) free zone
D) neutral

Question 11

All fires require three components: fuel, a source of ignition, and oxygen. __________ makes the operating room (OR) a high-risk environment for fire.

A) A large amount of combustible material
B) A high concentration of oxygen
C) high-energy equipment
D) Volatile prep solutions

Question 12

Although ___________ are uncomfortable and heavy, team members should wear them under their sterile gowns during any procedure that requires radiation.

A) dosimeters
B) lead aprons
C) electrosurgical units
D) oxidizers

Question 13

Scalpel blades must be mounted and removed using _______________.

A) sterile gloves
B) the neutral zone technique
C) an instrument
D) your fingers

Question 14

Compressed gases in steel cylinders are associated with serious accidents and fatalities related to __________________ of the tank.

A) opening and closing
B) connecting and disconnecting
C) transporting and storage
D) explosion or rupture

Question 15

___________ is created during the use of a laser or an ESU. It contains toxic chemicals, vapors, blood fragments, and diseases.

A) A smoke plume
B) A chemical hazard
C) Infectious waste
D) Ionizing radiation

Question 16

Clothing or equipment that prevents the wearer from direct contact with hazardous chemicals or potentially infectious body fluids is called _______________.

A) airborne transmission exposure precautions
B) transmission-based precautions
C) personal protective equipment
D) post-exposure prophylaxis

Question 17

________ is/are implemented to reduce the risk of infectious disease transmission that are spread from the mouth, nose, oropharynx, and trachea to a susceptible host.

A) Contact precautions
B) Transmission-based precautions
C) Face, eye, and body protection
D) Droplet precautions

Question 18

_______________ are used with laser and electrosurgical equipment to prevent disease transmission.

A) Efficient evacuation and filtering systems
B) Special filtered masks
C) Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
D) Oxidizers

Question 19

To lift or transfer a patient, use your ___________ muscles to hold the weight of your upper body.

A) arm
B) back
C) leg
D) abdominal

Question 20

____________ is/are a leading cause of hospital fires in the United States.

A) Electrical malfunctions
B) Smoking
C) Laser malfunctions
D) Arson

Question 21

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct descriptions. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard precautions
b.Transmission-based precautions
c.Airborne transmission precautions
d.Droplet precautions
e.Contact precautions
Used when the patient is known to have an infection known to be transmitted by direct contact

Question 22

Protective barriers must be used to reduce the risk of skin and mucous membrane exposure to ___________.

A) potentially infectious material
B) foul odors
C) latex
D) oxidizers

Question 23

Match the correct term about radiation to the correct definition. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Ionizing radiation
b.Magnetic resonance imaging
The eyes and hands are not protected.

Question 24

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct descriptions. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard precautions
b.Transmission-based precautions
c.Airborne transmission precautions
d.Droplet precautions
e.Contact precautions
All patients are considered potential carriers of diseases

Question 25

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct descriptions. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard precautions
b.Transmission-based precautions
c.Airborne transmission precautions
d.Droplet precautions
e.Contact precautions
Implemented to reduce the risk of infectious disease transmission by large, moist, aerosol droplets

Question 26

Guidelines recommended to reduce the risk of transmission of blood-borne and other pathogens are called ________ precautions.

A) universal
B) standard
C) traditional
D) limited

Question 27

____________________ affect muscle control, which can lead to injury.

A) Temperature and humidity
B) Fatigue and stress
C) Sharps and latex
D) Oxidizers and eschar

Question 28

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct descriptions. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard precautions
b.Transmission-based precautions
c.Airborne transmission precautions
d.Droplet precautions
e.Contact precautions
These precautions must be used with tuberculosis and measles patients.

Question 29

Match the correct term about radiation to the correct definition. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Ionizing radiation
b.Magnetic resonance imaging
Lead aprons must be stored flat or hung in a manner that prevents bending of the material.

Question 30

Match the correct term about radiation to the correct definition. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Ionizing radiation
b.Magnetic resonance imaging
Lead aprons must be worn during fluoroscopy to prevent exposure to scatter radiation.

Question 31

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct descriptions. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard precautions
b.Transmission-based precautions
c.Airborne transmission precautions
d.Droplet precautions
e.Contact precautions
Reduces the risk of transmission of airborne agents by droplet nuclei of 5 µm or less

Question 32

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct descriptions. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard precautions
b.Transmission-based precautions
c.Airborne transmission precautions
d.Droplet precautions
e.Contact precautions
Precautions used when a patient is known to have impetigo or infection with any multidrug resistant bacterium

Question 33

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct descriptions. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard precautions
b.Transmission-based precautions
c.Airborne transmission precautions
d.Droplet precautions
e.Contact precautions
Standards and precautions to prevent the spread of infectious disease by patients known to be infected

Question 34

Match the correct term about radiation to the correct definition. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Ionizing radiation
b.Magnetic resonance imaging
Those who must remain in the room during exposure must maintain a distance of at least 6 feet (1.8 m) from the patient.

Question 35

The recommended procedure to help prevent the development of blood-borne diseases after an exposure incident is ____________.

A) standard precautions
B) post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
C) special filtered masks
D) electrosurgical units

Question 36

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct descriptions. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard precautions
b.Transmission-based precautions
c.Airborne transmission precautions
d.Droplet precautions
e.Contact precautions
Formerly called universal precautions

Question 37

Match the correct term about radiation to the correct definition. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Ionizing radiation
b.Magnetic resonance imaging
Neck shields are available to protect the thyroid, which is sensitive to radiation, during fluoroscopy.

Question 38

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct descriptions. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard precautions
b.Transmission-based precautions
c.Airborne transmission precautions
d.Droplet precautions
e.Contact precautions
Personnel must use these precautions when in contact with patients infected with influenza, rubella, and streptococcal pharyngitis

Question 39

Match the correct term about radiation to the correct definition. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Ionizing radiation
b.Magnetic resonance imaging
The primary risk is the presence of metal, which can be drawn from its source and into the path of the powerful magnetic field. For this reason, absolutely no metal objects are permitted in the environment during this process.

Question 40

Match the correct term about radiation to the correct definition. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Ionizing radiation
b.Magnetic resonance imaging
Remember that a lead apron protects only the areas of the body that are covered by the apron.

Question 41

Match the correct term about radiation to the correct definition. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Ionizing radiation
b.Magnetic resonance imaging
Personal items, such as scissors or jewelry

Question 42

Match the correct term about radiation to the correct definition. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Ionizing radiation
b.Magnetic resonance imaging
Nonsterile workers should step outside the range of exposure, either behind a lead screen or outside the room.