Deck 1: Infection Control and Safe Practice Procedures for Massage Therapists

Question 1

Which type of infection describes vehicle transmission of organisms?

A)Sexual contact
B)Bite from an animal
C)Pathogens in a water source
D)Pathogens crossing the placenta

Answer 1

Pathogens in a water source

Question 2

Which type of disease has an abrupt onset of severe signs and symptoms then runs a brief course?

A)Acute
B)Local
C)Chronic
D)Delayed

Answer 2

Acute

Question 3

Which choice is not one of the body's natural defense mechanisms against exposure to pathogens?

A)Inflammation
B)Zinc supplements
C)Immune response
D)Physical and chemical barriers

Answer 3

Zinc supplements

Question 4

Disease that is distributed throughout the body is called:

A)chronic.
B)systemic.
C)acute.
D)contagious.

Question 5

Which term means the study of disease?

A)Physiology
B)Pathology
C)Pharmacology
D)Psychology

Question 6

A description that belongs to communicable diseases is that they are:

A)the result of exposure to cancer-causing agents.
B)caused by disruption in the body's metabolism.
C)inherited.
D)infectious.

Question 7

A group of signs and symptoms occurring together to present a particular disease or abnormality is called a:

A)prognosis.
B)complication.
C)syndrome.
D)risk factor.

Question 8

Which type of disease develops gradually and lasts longer than 6 months?

A)Acute
B)Local
C)Chronic
D)Delayed

Question 9

Which term means objective indicators of disease such as swelling, skin rashes, and fever?

A)Signs
B)Complications
C)Symptoms
D)Diagnosis

Question 10

Which term means any illness that is characterized by certain signs and symptoms?

A)Disease
B)Handicap
C)Liability
D)Disorder

Question 11

A period of partial or complete disappearance of the signs and symptoms of chronic disease is called a:

A)flare-up.
B)complication.
C)remission.
D)syndrome.

Question 12

Which terms means the source of infection, living or inanimate?

A)Cistern
B)Hiatus
C)Host
D)Reservoir

Question 13

Infectious agents can be spread through contact with:

A)contaminated linens.
B)contaminated massage tools.
C)open containers of lubricant.
D)all of the above.

Question 14

Which term means a prediction of how a disease will progress and the chances of recovery?

A)Prognosis
B)Diagnosis
C)Palpation
D)Determination

Question 15

Which term means a period of increased signs and symptoms?

A)Remission
B)Chronic
C)Syndrome
D)Exacerbation

Question 16

Effective exposure and successful transfer of pathogens results in:

A)microbial migration.
B)contamination.
C)exacerbation.
D)disease remission.

Question 17

Which process occurs when the body mistakes its own tissues for something foreign?

A)The tissues are attacked, and the immune system is depleted.
B)The immune system soon recognizes the tissues as normal and never attacks them again.
C)The tissues attack the immune system, shutting it down.
D)The tissues stimulate the immune system to prevent infection by pathogens.

Question 18

Which terms means a biologic agent capable of causing disease?

A)Aseptic agent
B)Contamination
C)Pathogen
D)Fomite

Question 19

Which term means an organism in which pathogens reside?

A)Reservoir
B)Cistern
C)Host
D)Hiatus

Question 20

Which term means subjective feelings such as headaches, nausea, pain, and anxiety?

A)Situation
B)Syndrome
C)Signs
D)Symptoms

Question 21

Which term means a set of infection control measures developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

A)Hygiene
B)Disinfection
C)Standard precautions
D)Risk factors

Question 22

Which example is a positional modification of treatment for a client?

A)Avoiding the use of percussion
B)Placing a supportive cushion under the abdomen
C)Using lighter-than-normal pressure
D)Wearing gloves when having a cut on the hand

Question 23

Which condition is a local contraindication for massage?

A)Inflamed lymph node
B)Fever
C)Exacerbation stage of lupus
D)Stroke

Question 24

Which area of the body is considered a cautionary site?

A)Gluteals
B)Upper arm
C)Lateral neck
D)Calves

Question 25

Causative factors or origins of disease are its:

A)radiology.
B)entomology.
C)ideology.
D)etiology.

Question 26

If a disease has an unknown cause, it is called:

A)acute.
B)idiopathic.
C)systemic.
D)chronic.

Question 27

When a therapist feels symptoms of a cold or contagious illness, he or she should:

A)wear a mask or bandana over his or her nose and mouth to reduce the spread of airborne particles.
B)wear gloves to reduce the spread of infection.
C)cancel appointments and offer to reschedule, or refer the client to an associate.
D)be sure to have an antimicrobial agent available in the treatment room.

Question 28

What is the minimum number of seconds the hands should be washed?

A)5
B)7
C)10
D)15