Deck 19: Infection Control and Safety at Work

Question 1

Doctors often avoid prescribing antibiotics for patients with the flu because the flu is caused by a virus which is not affected by antibiotics.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which of the following is a way that health care workers can help prevent the spread of microorganisms and viruses?

A)Provide a susceptible host
B)Hold contaminated linen,belongings,or other items close to you
C)Wash your hands before and after helping patients
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Answer 2

Wash your hands before and after helping patients

Question 3

Three elements that must be present before a fire can start include oxygen,heat,and fuel.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of aseptic technique?

A)Using bacteriostatic and bactericidal solutions
B)Using sterile procedure when necessary
C)Following Standard Precautions
D)Following proper hand washing technique
E)All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following are effective in disinfection?

A)Boiling water
B)Sterilization in autoclaves
C)Ultrasonic cleaners
D)Household bleach solutions
E)All of the above

Question 6

Having unprotected sex,including oral sex,puts people in contact with blood,semen,or vaginal fluids,all of which can carry bloodborne pathogens.

Question 7

Medical asepsis is the destruction of the environment that allows pathogens to live,breed,and spread.

Question 8

Microorganisms that cause illness,infection,or disease are called pathogenic,while microorganisms that help keep a balance in the environment and in the body are called nonpathogenic.

Question 9

Proper hand washing is the most effective way to prevent infecting yourself or others.

Question 10

Bloodborne diseases may be accidentally passed:

A)by accidental needle sticks that have been contaminated with diseased blood.
B)when infected blood comes in contact with the eyes,nose,mouth,or skin.
C)from an infected mother to her infant.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 11

Bloodborne diseases are spread through casual contact,hugging,or kissing and by food or water,sharing utensils and dishes,coughing,or sneezing.

Question 12

Which of the following are effective ways to help prevent fires?

A)Restrict smoking to public areas where fire extinguishers are located nearby
B)Keep inflammable liquids in sealed containers
C)Make sure that all fire extinguishers are Class D or higher
D)Check electrical equipment for proper functioning and frayed electrical cords
E)All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following statements best describes Universal Precautions?

A)They are similar to Standard Precautions and help support the transmission of bloodborne diseases.
B)They require the use of protective equipment in certain circumstances.
C)They recommend direct contact with amniotic fluid,peritoneal fluid,interstitial fluid,and pleural fluid.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 14

OSHA standards include the Ergonomic,Injury and Illness,and Hazard Communication Programs and the Exposure Control Plan.

Question 15

When your chair,desk,and computer are adjusted to fit your needs and you use good posture and exercises to prevent getting stiff and sore,you are practicing:

A)a physical fitness routine.
B)an alignment technique.
C)an ergonomics program.
D)standard precautions.
E)None of the above

Question 16

In the health care setting,which of the following bloodborne diseases are rarely passed between caregiver and patient?

A)Hepatitis B
B)Hepatitis C
C)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following should you do first if a disaster occurs?

A)Run for the elevator and take as many patients and coworkers with you as possible
B)If you are not already in the area,go there immediately and offer your help
C)Assess the situation and count to ten to calm yourself
D)Find your policies and procedures manual to locate the nearest fire extinguisher
E)All of the above

Question 18

General workplace safety rules include:

A)limiting horseplay to break rooms and other non-public areas.
B)exercising extra caution when using contents from unlabeled containers.
C)not running in the hallway unless you are responding to an emergency.
D)reporting any injury to yourself or others to your supervisor before your shift ends.
E)None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following are components in the chain of infection?

A)Direct contact,indirect contact,airborne,oral route,and insects and pests
B)Infectious agent,reservoir,portal of exit from the reservoir,mode of transmission,and portal of entry into the susceptible host
C)Aerobic,anaerobic,saprophytes,prions,and protists
D)Endogenous,exogenous,cell invasion,and allergic reaction
E)None of the above

Question 20

Your employer could get fined and you could lose your job if the rules for safe practices and safe conditions issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are not followed appropriately.

Question 21

Material safety data sheets (MSDS):

A)outline the proper use of fire extinguishers.
B)explain how to handle chemicals safely.
C)describe the steps used to identify malfunctioning equipment.
D)list the emergency codes for responding to a terrorist attack.
E)All of the above

Question 22

A disaster is anything that causes damage and injury to a group of people,including floods,earthquakes,tornados,explosions,fires,and bioterrorism.

Question 23

Needles,surgical instruments,surgical sponges,and wound bandages require sterilization.

Question 24

Specialized equipment for moving patients includes walkers,canes,hydraulic lifts,and black belts.

Question 25

Which of the following is a rule for correct body mechanics when moving a heavy load?

A)Bend,don't stoop
B)If the load is too heavy,keep your back as straight as possible and align the load with your center of gravity
C)Crouch down with your feet apart,and push or pull the load rather than lifting it
D)Twist your body,and use the large muscles of your legs to lift the load
E)None of the above