Deck 10: Infection Control Policies and Procedures

Question 1

Some bacteria have small hair-like projections that allow them to move independently and are called:

A) Flagella
B) Projectiles
C) Propulsers
D) Extensors

Answer 1

Flagella

Question 2

An ultramicroscopic infectious agent that cannot live without a host cell is a:

A) Bacterium
B) Virus
C) Helminth
D) Coccus

Answer 2

Virus

Question 3

Universal precautions were expanded into standard precautions in:

A) 1958
B) 1965
C) 1996
D) 2000

Answer 3

1996

Question 4

Sterilizing equipment for the next day is an example of:

A) Engineering control
B) Work practice control
C) Disinfection
D) Practicing PPE

Question 5

Unlike antibacterial soaps,hand sanitizers lack the potential of becoming:

A) Too expensive for use
B) Too drying for the skin
C) Resistant to bacteria
D) Less available in healthcare facilities

Question 6

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers must contain how much alcohol to be effective?

A) 15-25%
B) 30-45%
C) 60-90%
D) 90-95%

Question 7

A generic term that describes different microorganisms that may cause disease is:

A) Superbug
B) Germ
C) Organism
D) Virus

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of an engineering control?

A) Using a Sharps container
B) Wearing PPE
C) Washing your hands
D) Disinfection

Question 9

Microorganisms living in or on your body that are not dangerous are identified as:

A) Pathogens
B) Organic bacteria
C) Normal flora
D) Viral bacteria

Question 10

A microorganism that lives on or in the human body and receives all nutrition from the host is a:

A) Bacterium
B) Parasite
C) Virus
D) Helminth

Question 11

The single most effective method of preventing cross-contamination in a healthcare setting is:

A) Proper sanitation
B) Sterilization of all reusable equipment
C) Hand washing
D) Using bleach

Question 12

Standard precautions were developed by:

A) Local health departments
B) OSHA
C) CDC
D) FDA

Question 13

When washing your hands,remember to keep them in what position?

A) Neutral
B) Upward
C) Downward
D) Level

Question 14

This type of microorganism is classified by the shape,arrangement,and staining properties:

A) Virus
B) Pathogen
C) Bacterium
D) Parasite

Question 15

The period of time during which an infective pathogen can produce a disease once it is transmitted to another host is the:

A) Incubation period
B) Transmittal period
C) Transmission spike
D) Contagious period

Question 16

Improper or lack of hand washing leads to what type of disease transmission?

A) Indirect contact
B) Direct contact
C) Airborne contact
D) Vector borne contact

Question 17

When the patient scratches an infected lesion and rubs or scratches another area of the body,it is known as:

A) Direct contact
B) Indirect contact
C) Autogenous contact
D) Homogenous contact

Question 18

In order to be effective,the antibacterial compounds in antibacterial soap must remain on your hands for:

A) 30 seconds
B) 1 minute
C) 2 minutes
D) 3 minutes

Question 19

The most common type of simple staining is:

A) Wright
B) Acid wash
C) Fleming
D) Gram

Question 20

Viruses are more difficult to treat because:

A) They reproduce too rapidly
B) We have very few antiviral medications
C) We have overused antibiotics
D) Viruses are indestructible

Question 21

A chemical solution that kills pathogenic organisms but does not sterilize is:

A) Germicidal
B) Disinfectant
C) Ethylene cleaner
D) Sterilization fluid

Question 22

An object that is free from all microorganisms is:

A) Clean
B) Disinfected
C) Sterile
D) Contaminate free

Question 23

Infection control training for new employees must be done how soon after employment begins?

A) 2 weeks
B) 30 days
C) 6 months
D) 1 year
Completion
Complete each statement.

Question 24

_______________-borne indicates transmission through the bite of an insect.

Question 25

To be compliant with OSHA guidelines,employers must provide all of the necessary ___________controls for the facility.

Question 26

The more common fungal diseases affect the _______________,mucous membranes,nails,and hair.

Question 27

Sneezing or coughing into your ___________rather than into your ___________may help decrease the spread of disease.

Question 28

What is designed to protect you from potential contamination when exposed to blood and body fluids,chemicals,radiation,physical,electrical,mechanical,or other hazards in the workplace?

A) Gowns
B) Gloves
C) Masks
D) Face shields
E) All of the above

Question 29

Gram staining will divide bacteria into two major groups: ___________and gram-negative.

Question 30

The most effective material in eliminating the risk of exposure to blood and body fluids is:

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