Deck 36: Body Measurements and Vital Signs

Question 1

Disinfectants do not always kill:

A) viruses
B) fungi
C) bacteria
D) spores

Answer 1

spores

Question 2

Which of the following is recommended for treating chicken pox?

A) antiretroviral drugs
B) increased fluid intake
C) topical anti-pruritics
D) antibiotics

Answer 2

topical anti-pruritics

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the five classifications of infectious microorganisms?

A) viruses
B) parasites
C) chloroplasts
D) rickettsiae

Answer 3

chloroplasts

Question 4

When washing your hands, it is recommended that you distribute soap using circular motions constantly and vigorously for ____ seconds.

A) 15
B) 30
C) 45
D) 90

Question 5

Bed rest, increased fluid intake, and antipyretics are recommended for patients with:

A) influenza
B) impetigo
C) pinworms
D) rubella

Question 6

Painful blisters on the lips is a symptom of:

A) meningitis
B) herpes simplex virus
C) scabies
D) mumps

Question 7

Needles should be _____ after they have been used.

A) recapped
B) broken off
C) placed in a puncture-proof container
D) removed from the disposable syringe

Question 8

When a person with a cold coughs or sneezes, the vapor containing the microorganism causing the illness can travel up to:

A) 2 feet
B) 3 feet
C) 8 feet
D) 15 feet

Question 9

If you are putting latex gloves on after hand washing, it is important to avoid using lotions that contain:

A) mineral oil
B) water
C) vitamin E
D) an emollient

Question 10

The primary symptom of ____ is skin infections that may look like pimples or boils and can be red, swollen, painful, and full of pus.

A) H1N1 (swine flu)
B) measles
C) scarlet fever
D) methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Question 11

The incubation period for viral conjunctivitis is approximately:

A) 24 hours to days
B) 72 hours
C) 7 days
D) 14 days

Question 12

The place where conditions are ripe for pathogens to replicate is called the:

A) source
B) transmission zone
C) portal
D) reservoir

Question 13

A disease reaches its highest point of development in which stage of the infectious disease process?

A) incubation
B) prodromal
C) acute
D) declining

Question 14

Which of the following are simple parasitic plants that depend on other life forms for a nutritional source?

A) bacteria
B) fungi
C) rickettsiae
D) lysosomes

Question 15

The CDC recommends that you _____ if a person's blood gets in your eyes.

A) scrub the eyes with soap and water
B) irrigate the eyes with clean water or saline
C) put a few drops of rubbing alcohol in each eye
D) avoid blinking and try to keep your eyes dry

Question 16

Strawberry tongue is a symptom of:

A) strep throat
B) scarlet fever
C) German measles
D) scabies

Question 17

Which component of an exposure control plan includes devices that isolate or remove the bloodborne pathogen hazard from the workplace?

A) work practice controls
B) documented employee medical and training records
C) post-exposure follow-up
D) engineering controls

Question 18

Which disease is commonly known as whooping cough?

A) rubeola
B) Varicella zoster virus
C) pertussis
D) pediculosis

Question 19

To help prevent the spread of disease, it is recommended that you:

A) refrain from direct patient care if you have an exudative skin condition
B) wear gloves instead of washing your hands
C) clean up spilled blood with soap and hot water
D) break needles off after each use to prevent accidental reuse

Question 20

Which of the following is not a bloodborne pathogen?

A) hepatitis A virus (HAV)
B) hepatitis B virus (HBV)
C) hepatitis C virus (HCV)
D) human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Question 21

Match each disease with its means of transmission.
Direct contact with draining sores

A)AIDS
B)conjunctivitis
C)hepatitis A
D)impetigo
E)MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies

Question 22

Match each disease with its means of transmission.
Sexual, anal, or vaginal intercourse; sharing IV drug needles; childbirth; blood-to-blood contact; and blood transfusions

A)AIDS
B)conjunctivitis
C)hepatitis A
D)impetigo
E)MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies

Question 23

Match each disease with its means of transmission.
Skin-to-skin contact or from shared items, such as towels, razors, and bandages

A)AIDS
B)conjunctivitis
C)hepatitis A
D)impetigo
E)MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies

Question 24

Match each term with its definition.
Multi-cellular parasites that live on the surface of a host and include scabies and lice

A)pathogens
B)virulence
C)normal flora
D)aerobes
E)anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites

Question 25

Which of the following is considered a low-level disinfectant?

A) ethyl alcohol
B) glutaraldehyde-based formulas
C) household bleach
D) sterile water

Question 26

Match each term with its definition.
Single-celled internal parasites that have a true nucleus and survive on living matter

A)pathogens
B)virulence
C)normal flora
D)aerobes
E)anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites

Question 27

Match each term with its definition.
Microorganisms that grow best in the absence of oxygen

A)pathogens
B)virulence
C)normal flora
D)aerobes
E)anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites

Question 28

Match each term with its definition.
Microorganisms that cause disease

A)pathogens
B)virulence
C)normal flora
D)aerobes
E)anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites

Question 29

An autoclave exerts approximately 15 to 30 pounds of steam pressure per square inch at a temperature between ____ degrees Fahrenheit.

A) 120 and 150
B) 180 and 230
C) 250 and 270
D) 300 and 340

Question 30

You should not use any sterile package if it is more than ___ from the time it was sterilized.

A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 6 months
D) 12 months

Question 31

Match each disease with its means of transmission.
Direct transfer of eggs from anus to mouth; indirect contact with eggs in clothing or bedding

A)AIDS
B)conjunctivitis
C)hepatitis A
D)impetigo
E)MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies

Question 32

Match each disease with its means of transmission.
Direct or indirect contact with discharge from the eyes or upper respiratory tract of an infected person

A)AIDS
B)conjunctivitis
C)hepatitis A
D)impetigo
E)MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies

Question 33

Match each term with its definition.
Cohabitation of microorganisms that live in or within an organism to provide a natural immunity against certain infections

A)pathogens
B)virulence
C)normal flora
D)aerobes
E)anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites

Question 34

Match each term with its definition.
Parasites that depend completely on their host for survival

A)pathogens
B)virulence
C)normal flora
D)aerobes
E)anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites

Question 35

Match each term with its definition.
Microorganisms that need oxygen to grow

A)pathogens
B)virulence
C)normal flora
D)aerobes
E)anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites

Question 36

Match each disease with its means of transmission.
Direct contact or by fecal-contaminated food or water

A)AIDS
B)conjunctivitis
C)hepatitis A
D)impetigo
E)MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies

Question 37

An autoclave is used for:

A) sanitization
B) sterilization
C) disinfection
D) sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization

Question 38

Sterilization with a dry heat oven typically takes about:

A) 20 to 30 minutes
B) 30 to 60 minutes
C) 1 to 2 hours
D) 4 to 6 hours

Question 39

Match each disease with its means of transmission.
Direct contact or indirect contact with infested clothing or bedding

A)AIDS
B)conjunctivitis
C)hepatitis A
D)impetigo
E)MRSA
F)pinworms
G)scabies

Question 40

Match each term with its definition.
Microorganism's power to produce a disease

A)pathogens
B)virulence
C)normal flora
D)aerobes
E)anaerobes
F)protozoa
G)ectoparasites
H)obligate parasites

Question 41

Match each term with its definition.
Required by OSHA to keep health care employees from coming in contact with blood, body fluids, and other potentially infected material

A)vector transmission
B)susceptible host
C)universal precautions
D)incineration
E)medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PPE)
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators

Question 42

Match each term with its definition.
Host that is capable of being infected by the pathogen

A)vector transmission
B)susceptible host
C)universal precautions
D)incineration
E)medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PPE)
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators

Question 43

Match each term with its definition.
Method for completely destroying disposable items by flame

A)vector transmission
B)susceptible host
C)universal precautions
D)incineration
E)medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PPE)
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators

Question 44

Match each term with its definition.
Transmission via a disease-carrying insect, such as a mosquito or tick

A)vector transmission
B)susceptible host
C)universal precautions
D)incineration
E)medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PPE)
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators

Question 45

Match each term with its definition.
Used as a quality control method to validate that sterilization has been achieved

A)vector transmission
B)susceptible host
C)universal precautions
D)incineration
E)medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PPE)
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators

Question 46

Match each term with its definition.
Type of infection control used to decrease the risk of spreading infection by decreasing the number of pathogenic microorganisms and their spread after they leave the body

A)vector transmission
B)susceptible host
C)universal precautions
D)incineration
E)medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PPE)
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators

Question 47

Match each term with its definition.
Set of measures designed to prevent transmission of HIV, hepatitis B virus, and other bloodborne pathogens when providing first aid or health care

A)vector transmission
B)susceptible host
C)universal precautions
D)incineration
E)medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PPE)
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators

Question 48

Match each term with its definition.
Process that destroys all forms of living organisms

A)vector transmission
B)susceptible host
C)universal precautions
D)incineration
E)medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PPE)
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators

Question 49

Match each term with its definition.
Process of washing and scrubbing to remove materials such as body tissue, blood, or other body fluids

A)vector transmission
B)susceptible host
C)universal precautions
D)incineration
E)medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PPE)
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators

Question 50

Match each term with its definition.
Process by which disease-producing microorganisms, or pathogens, are killed

A)vector transmission
B)susceptible host
C)universal precautions
D)incineration
E)medical asepsis
F)personal protective equipment (PPE)
G)sanitization
H)disinfection
I)sterilization
J)biological indicators