Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A susceptible host is a term used to describe a person, animal or plant that is capable of being infected by a pathogen.

Note: The other terms are defined as follows:
A) Vector transmission: the transmission of a pathogen (an infectious disease agent) from an infected host to another organism by means of a biological vector (e.g., a mosquito) that carries the pathogen from one host to another.
C) Universal precautions: an approach to infection control that treats all human blood and certain human body fluids as if they were known to be infectious for HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens.
D) Incineration: the process of burning hazardous waste to destroy pathogens and other harmful substances.
E) Medical asepsis: the practice of reducing the number of organisms present in an area, by using methods such as hand hygiene or surface disinfection, in order to prevent the spread of infection.
F) Personal protective equipment (PPE): clothing or equipment worn by healthcare workers to protect against exposure to infectious agents, such as gloves, masks, gowns or respirators.
G) Sanitization: the process of reducing the number of microorganisms to safe levels through cleaning, disinfection or sterilization.
H) Disinfection: the process of killing or removing most of the pathogenic microorganisms on a surface or object, using antimicrobial agents.
I) Sterilization: the process of destroying all microorganisms, including spores and viruses, on a surface or object, using physical or chemical methods.
J) Biological indicators: test systems containing viable microorganisms that are used to determine whether sterilization has been achieved.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Incineration is the method for completely destroying disposable items by flame.

Note: The other terms refer to concepts related to infection control and sterilization in healthcare settings.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Transmission via a disease-carrying insect, such as a mosquito or tick is vector transmission.

Answer: B
 Susceptible host is a person who is more likely to contract a disease or infection.

Answer: E
 Medical asepsis is the use of procedures and techniques to prevent the spread of infection.

Answer: F
 Personal protective equipment (PPE) are items such as gloves, masks, and gowns that are worn to protect healthcare workers from infection.

Answer: G
 Sanitization is the process of reducing the number of microorganisms on a surface to a safe level.

Answer: H
 Disinfection is the process of killing most, but not all, microorganisms on a surface.

Answer: I
 Sterilization is the process of killing all microorganisms, including bacterial spores.

Answer: J
 Biological indicators are tests that are used to verify the effectiveness of sterilization.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Biological indicators are used in sterilization processes to confirm that the sterilization has been effective. They contain microorganisms that are highly resistant to the sterilization process being tested. If the biological indicator shows that these microorganisms have been killed, it validates that the process has been effective in achieving sterilization.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Medical asepsis is the 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.

Other terms and their definitions:
A) vector transmission - transmission of an infectious agent by an insect, arthropod, or animal
B) susceptible host - a person who is at risk of developing an infection
C) universal precautions - an approach to infection control that treats all human blood and some other body fluids (except sweat) like they are infectious
D) incineration - a process of burning waste materials to reduce their volume or mass and eliminate pathogens
F) personal protective equipment (PPE) - equipment or clothing worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries or illnesses
G) sanitization - the process of cleaning and disinfecting surfaces to reduce the number of microorganisms present
H) disinfection - the process of killing most microorganisms on inanimate objects to reduce the risk of infection
I) sterilization - the process of eliminating all microorganisms, including their spores and viruses, from inanimate objects
J) biological indicators - strips or vials that contain a specified number of bacterial spores used to test the effectiveness of sterilization processes.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Universal precautions refer to the set of measures designed to prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens when providing healthcare.

Answer: F
 Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to items such as gloves, masks, and gowns that are worn to protect healthcare providers from exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Answer: H
 Disinfection refers to the process of killing or reducing the number of disease-causing microorganisms on surfaces or equipment, typically using chemicals or heat.

Answer: I
 Sterilization refers to the process of killing all microorganisms, including bacterial spores, on surfaces or equipment, typically using heat or chemicals.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Sterilization is the process that destroys all forms of living organisms, including bacteria, viruses, spores, and fungi. It is the highest level of microbial control and is necessary for instruments and equipment that come into contact with sterile areas or materials (such as surgical instruments or implants).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Sanitization refers to the process of washing and scrubbing to remove materials such as body tissue, blood, or other body fluids.

Answer: H
 Disinfection refers to the process of killing or removing most but not all microorganisms from a surface or object.

Answer: I
 Sterilization refers to the process of killing or removing all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores.

Answer: J
 Biological indicators are used to monitor the effectiveness of sterilization processes. They contain spores of resistant bacteria that are killed only if the sterilization process was successful.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Disinfection is the process by which disease-producing microorganisms, or pathogens, are killed.

Answer: I
 Sterilization is a process by which all microorganisms, including spores, are killed.

Answer: D
 Incineration is the process of burning waste materials to ashes, which effectively kills microorganisms.

Answer: G
 Sanitization is the process of reducing the number of microorganisms on a surface to safe levels.

Answer: J
 Biological indicators are used to verify the effectiveness of sterilization techniques.

Quiz 36: Body Measurements and Vital Signs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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