Question 1

Place the steps for removing non-sterile gloves in the correct order.  1: Hold the removed glove in the palm of the gloved hand.  , 2: Slip bare fingers under the gloved hand at the wrist.  , 3: Push the glove down and off with the first glove tucked inside it.  , 4: Firmly grip one glove at the base of the palm and pull it off inside out.

Accepted Answer

The correct order is to first slip bare fingers under the glove at the wrist (2), then push the glove down and off with the first glove tucked inside it (3), then firmly grip one glove at the base of the palm and pull it off inside out (4), and finally hold the removed glove in the palm of the gloved hand (1). The answer is B, which lists the steps in this exact order.

Question 2

Place the steps for applying non-sterile gloves in the correct order.  1: Pick up a glove with one hand and slide the glove onto the other hand.  , 2: Interlace fingers and push down between fingers on both hands to ensure proper fit.  , 3: Wash and dry your hands. , 4: With your gloved hand pick up another glove and slide it onto your bare hand.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

If the wound is open, the surface should be cleaned prior to collecting a wound culture.

Accepted Answer

It is important to clean the surface of an open wound before collecting a culture to prevent contamination of the specimen. This can be done using sterile saline or other antiseptic solutions.

Question 4

Medical asepsis eliminates all microbes from an object or area.

Accepted Answer

Medical asepsis reduces the number of microbes present, but it does not eliminate them completely. Complete elimination of all microbes is achieved through surgical asepsis.

Question 5

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. How can you decrease the risk of obtaining a sputum culture that is contaminated?

Accepted Answer

Rinsing the mouth reduces oral contamination, and a deep cough helps obtain sputum from the lower respiratory tract, minimizing contamination from saliva.

Question 6

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Which of the following steps are part of the proper procedure for applying sterile gloves using the open method?

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Question 7

What happens when a specimen is contaminated?

Accepted Answer

When a specimen is contaminated, it is no longer a pure sample and it may contain multiple organisms, including non-pathogenic ones. This can lead to inaccurate test results and no clinically useful information being obtained.

Question 8

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Which of the following statements are true regarding infectious waste?

Accepted Answer

Both statements A and B are true regarding infectious waste. Infectious waste can cause human disease if not handled properly, and it may be actual body fluids or items that have come in contact with body fluids. Statement C is false, as health care organizations are required to follow specific regulations regarding the handling and disposal of infectious waste. Statement D is also false, as it is important for all employees to understand the difference between infectious and noninfectious waste to ensure proper handling and disposal.

Question 9

Nasal specimens are indicated when testing for all of the following conditions except:

Accepted Answer

Nasal specimens are commonly used to test for respiratory viruses such as rhinoviruses, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza because these pathogens infect the respiratory tract and are present in nasal secretions. Sinus infections, however, are typically diagnosed based on clinical symptoms and sometimes imaging studies, rather than direct testing of nasal specimens.

Question 10

What should be used to clean the skin prior to drawing a blood culture?

Accepted Answer

70% isopropyl alcohol and chlorhexidine are commonly used together for skin preparation before drawing a blood culture because this combination has been shown to effectively reduce skin bacteria, thereby minimizing the risk of contamination and infection.

Question 11

All non-sharp infectious waste should be placed in red biohazard bags.

Accepted Answer

Non-sharp infectious waste should be placed in red biohazard bags for proper containment and disposal.

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: Can apply lotion in between washings.
Involves hands, wrists, and forearms.
Three to six minute duration.
Soap and water used.

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Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: Bed linens, pads, and so on that are visibly soiled with blood and/or body fluids.
Any discarded article that may cause punctures or cuts (needles, scalpels, etc.).
Blood or any other body fluid.
Material obtained during surgery, surgical procedures, or autopsies.

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Question 14

When collecting a throat culture, swab the back and sides of the mouth, the uvula, and tonsils.

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Question 15

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. In which of the following clinical situations should the health care provider wear gloves?

Accepted Answer

Health care providers should wear gloves when performing wound care and when drawing blood for labwork to prevent the spread of infection and protect themselves and the patient. Wearing gloves during repositioning a patient in bed or administering oral medications is not necessary unless there are open wounds or bodily fluids involved.

Question 16

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements.  
The absence of microorganisms is termed ___________.

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Question 17

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. What information must be documented when collecting a specimen?

Accepted Answer

The date and time of collection and the source/site of collection are both important pieces of information that must be documented when collecting a specimen. The ordering physician's name and date and time of the order may also be important, but they are not always necessary for proper specimen documentation.

Question 18

Sharps containers should be closed and removed when they are full.

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Question 19

What is the best way to prevent contamination when drawing blood cultures?

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Question 20

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Which of the following are examples of medical asepsis?

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