Question 1

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections

Accepted Answer

HAIs are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment for medical or surgical conditions in healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, or nursing homes. These infections can be caused by a wide range of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Question 2

A phlebotomist collects a specimen from a patient in an isolation room. How can he prevent the spread of infection? (check all that apply)

Accepted Answer

Wearing protective equipment and washing hands prevents the spread of infection; no contaminated material should leave the patient's room.

Question 3

Which of the following bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics? (check all that apply)

Accepted Answer

Some strains of Clostridium difficile, Enterococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus have become resistant to antibiotics.

Question 4

Which of the following bacteria have become resistant to vancomycin?

Accepted Answer

Enterococci have become resistant to vancomycin.

Question 5

Which of the following bacteria have become resistant to ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin?

Accepted Answer

Clostridium difficile has become resistant to ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin

Question 6

Which of the following bacteria have become resistant to multiple drugs?

Accepted Answer

Pseudomonas aeruginosa has become resistant to methicillin.

Question 7

For which of the following bacteria are some hospitals now screening patients upon admission?

Accepted Answer

Some hospitals now screening patients for methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus upon admission.

Question 8

Which government agency mandates that healthcare facilities have exposure control plans?

Accepted Answer

OSHA mandates that healthcare facilities have exposure control plans.

Question 9

A medical laboratory technician (MLT) is about to prepare some chemical solutions. She suspects that there might be some health risks. She should check which quadrant of the NFPA label on the chemicals?

Accepted Answer

The level of health risk of a chemical is shown in the blue quadrant of the NFPA label.

Question 10

A medical laboratory technician (MLT) is about to prepare some chemical solutions. He suspects that there might be a risk of fire. He should check which quadrant of the NFPA label on the chemicals?

Accepted Answer

The level of fire risk of a chemical is shown in the red quadrant of the NFPA label.

Question 11

A phlebotomist is about to prepare a container for patient specimen collection. He notices that one of the chemicals on the shelf in the storage room displays W on its label. In which NFPA label quadrant did he see this symbol?

Accepted Answer

The white quadrant of the NFPA label displays special hazard warning symbols.

Question 12

Upon entering a patient room, you encounter a fire in the waste container. The FIRST thing you should do is:

Accepted Answer

The first step in the "RACE" response to fire is rescuing those who need immediate help.

Question 13

Upon entering a patient room, you encounter a fire in the waste container. The LAST thing you should do is:

Accepted Answer

The last step in the "RACE" response to fire is extinguishing the fire, if possible.

Question 14

A disease acquired through a patient's cough is an example of what type of transmission?

Accepted Answer

Aerosol transmission occurs when infectious particles are suspended in the air and can be inhaled by others. Coughing is a common way for these particles to be released into the air.

Question 15

A disease acquired through touching a contaminated object is an example of what type of transmission?

Accepted Answer

A disease acquired through touching a contaminated object is an example of vehicle transmission.

Question 16

Which of the following actions may result in a needle-stick injury while performing venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

Pushing the used needle down into a full sharps container can result in a needle-stick injury.

Question 17

Engineering controls that are used for safe performance of venipuncture include:

Accepted Answer

The locking safety cap that is engaged after venipuncture is an example of an engineering control.

Question 18

While transferring a specimen from the collection container to a transport container for shipping, the phlebotomist spilled some of the specimen on the counter. What should the phlebotomist do next?

Accepted Answer

A biohazard spill kit is used for cleaning spills of biological specimens.

Question 19

-While transferring a specimen from the collection container to a transport container for shipping, the phlebotomist spilled some of the specimen on the counter. Which image best represents what should occur next?

Accepted Answer

Image D, a biohazard spill kit is used for cleaning spills of biological specimens.

Question 20

-While transferring a specimen from the collection container to a transport container for shipping, the phlebotomist splashed the specimen in her eyes. Which image best represents what should occur next?

Accepted Answer

Image C, an eye wash is used to flush chemicals and biohazard material from the eyes.

Quiz 2: Infection Control Safety