Question 1

In what year was the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act signed into law?

Accepted Answer

A)   1999
B)   2000
C)   2001
D)   2003
E)   2005F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

What factors of host susceptibility are related to the pathogen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Point of entry
B)   Genetics
C)   Stress
D)   General health
E)   Hygiene habitsF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Principles of ____ must be applied to break the cycle of infection.

Accepted Answer

A)   work practice
B)   sterility
C)   sepsis
D)   asepsis
E)   disinfectionF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Which type of infection is caused when a healthcare worker transfers staph bacteria from his hands to a surgical site?

Accepted Answer

A)   Endogenous infection
B)   Opportunistic infection
C)   Healthcare-associated infection
D)   Exogenous infection
E)   Susceptible hostF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Aseptic hand washing includes ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   turning the faucets on and off with wet hands
B)   adjusting the temperature of the water to cool
C)   using bar soap
D)   keeping your hands lower than your forearms
E)   turning the water off before drying your handsF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

A living organism that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another person is known as a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A living organism that carries microorganisms from...

Question 7

-Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the reservoir host?

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

According to OSHA, Category I tasks

Accepted Answer

A)   do not involve risk of exposure.
B)   involve tasks such as taking a patient's blood pressure.
C)   do not require any special precautions.
D)   involve tasks such as giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
E)   expose a worker to blood, body fluids, or tissues.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

An OSHA violation that was committed intentionally and resulted in a patient's death carries which of the following penalties?

Accepted Answer

A)   Discretionary fine of up to $7,000
B)   Fine of up to $70,000 and/or up to 6 months' imprisonment
C)   Mandatory fine of up to $7,000
D)   Fine of $3,300 for each day the violation was committed
E)   Fine of up to $33,000F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is not required by the OSHA Hazard Communication?

Accepted Answer

A)   Containers used to store items possibly contaminated with bloodborne pathogens must be clearly marked with a biohazard symbol
B)   Employees must receive training about workplace hazards
C)   Containers used to store nonhazardous waste must be clearly marked
D)   Employees must have access to information about workplace hazards
E)   Employees must be instructed in measures they can take to protect themselves against harm from hazardous substancesF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

-Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the method by which a pathogen can enter a new host?

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

All containers used to store waste products, blood, blood products, or other specimens that may be contaminated with bloodborne pathogens must be clearly marked with a bright orange-red ________ symbol.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All containers used to store waste products,...

Question 13

Factors related to the host's susceptibility to infection are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   age and nutritional status
B)   the number and concentration of pathogens
C)   living conditions of the host
D)   exposure to hazardous substances
E)   the virulence of the pathogenF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

The appropriate gloves to use when cleaning up a spill in the work environment are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   single-use disposable gloves
B)   examination gloves
C)   sterile gloves
D)   utility gloves
E)   breathable cotton glovesF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

OSHA standards include all of the following except ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   bloodborne pathogens
B)   standard precautions
C)   transmission-based precautions
D)   accommodations for the disabled
E)   education and trainingF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

The OSHA Standard Precautions apply to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Intact skin
B)   Sweat
C)   Human hair
D)   Fingernails and toenails
E)   BloodF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is the appropriate OSHA precaution for administering medicated nose drops to a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wear disposable sterile gloves
B)   Wear gloves and a mask
C)   Wear protective eyewear and gloves
D)   Wear a disposable gown and protective eyewear
E)   Wash hands before and after the procedureF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 18

How is a congenital infection contracted?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ingested
B)   Present at the time of birth
C)   Inhaled
D)   Transmitted by touch
E)   Vector-borneF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following organizations recommends that healthcare workers not wear artificial nails or extensions when working with any patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   OSHA
B)   CDC
C)   HIPAA
D)   WHO
E)   ADAF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Which organization has made specific recommendations to healthcare employers on needlestick prevention programs for their employees?

Accepted Answer

A)   CDC
B)   OSHA
C)   ADA
D)   WHO
E)   NIOSHF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Exam 6: Infection Control Fundamentals

Aseptic hand washing includes ____.

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-Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the reservoir host?

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All containers used to store waste products, blood, blood products, or other specimens that may be contaminated with bloodborne pathogens must be clearly marked with a bright orange-red ________ symbol.

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A living organism that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another person is known as a(n) ________.

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According to OSHA, Category I tasks

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Which organization has made specific recommendations to healthcare employers on needlestick prevention programs for their employees?

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Which of the following is the appropriate OSHA precaution for administering medicated nose drops to a patient?

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OSHA standards include all of the following except ____________.

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Which type of infection is caused when a healthcare worker transfers staph bacteria from his hands to a surgical site?

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The OSHA Standard Precautions apply to which of the following?

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Which of the following organizations recommends that healthcare workers not wear artificial nails or extensions when working with any patient?

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-Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the method by which a pathogen can enter a new host?

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Which of the following is not required by the OSHA Hazard Communication?

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How is a congenital infection contracted?

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In what year was the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act signed into law?

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The appropriate gloves to use when cleaning up a spill in the work environment are ____.

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Factors related to the host's susceptibility to infection are ____.

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Principles of ____ must be applied to break the cycle of infection.

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An OSHA violation that was committed intentionally and resulted in a patient's death carries which of the following penalties?

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What factors of host susceptibility are related to the pathogen?

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