5.1.3

Question 1

define:

something that causes dieases.

Answer 1

pathogen

Question 2

define:

a tiny organism causing disease and spreads from person to person.

Answer 2

virus

Question 3

define:

a liquid produced in the mouth.

Answer 3

saliva

Question 4

define:

any liquid produced by the body.

Answer 4

body fluid

Question 5

____ can be spread through:
- the air
- sexual activity
- contaminated objects

Answer 5

pathogens

Question 6

define:

a pathogen spread by body fluid.

Answer 6

bloodborne pathogen

Question 7

fact or myth?

viruses cannot live once they are exposed to air.

Answer 7

myth

Question 8

fact or myth?

i can catch a bloodborne illness from a napkin an infected person used to blow their nose.

Answer 8

fact

Question 9

fact or myth?

i can get vaccines to prevent any type of bloodborne illness.

Answer 9

myth

Question 10

fact or myth?

most bloodborne pathogens can infect me through the skin on my hand.

Answer 10

myth

Question 11

define:

capable of spreading from one person to another.

Answer 11

contagious

Question 12

define:

causes respiratory illness that can be severe and cause death. it is spread by droplets of body fluid. vaccines for this pathogen are available.

Answer 12

influenza

(flu)

Question 13

define:

this virus leads to AIDS. there is no cure. it is spread through certain body fluids (blood, semen, & vaginal fluids). it cannot survive long outside a human body, especially on dry surfaces. there are prescriptions to help infected people to live longer, but there is no vaccine.

Answer 13

human immunodeficiency virus

(HIV)

Question 14

define:

a liver disease caused by a virus. it is spread through contact with body fluids, even dry blood. it can survive outside a human body for at least a week. a vaccine is available.

Answer 14

hepatitis b

Question 15

define:

a liver disease caused by a virus. usually transmitted through blood. it can live outside a human body for up to four days. there is no vaccine available.

Answer 15

hepatitis c

Question 16

define:

a system of rules.

Answer 16

protocol

Question 17

which prevention protocol fits this description?

wear gloves when expecting to come into contact with bodily fluids of patients. inspect gloves to ensure they are undamaged. if there is risk of being splashed with body fluids, wear a gown, goggles, and a mask. wash your hands after removing gloves.

if your normal clothing has come in contact with blood, remove it as soon as possible to avoid skin contact. properly dispose of or decontaminate before wearing.

Answer 17

personal protective equipment

(PPE)

Question 18

which prevention protocol fits this description?

sterilize and decontaminate all equipment that comes in contact with a patient’s body fluids. the same is true for cleaning up any spills.

Answer 18

sterilization and decontamination

Question 19

which prevention protocol fits this description?

to prevent spread of bloodborne illnesses, document any incidents that have occurred. your hospital will likely have a specific protocol plan in place, but in any cause, you will want to provide as much detail about what happened, where it happened, when it happened, and who was involved.

Answer 19

documentation of incidents

Question 20

which prevention protocol fits this description?

your hospital will expect you to wash your hands thoroughly before and after caring for patients. this is the single best way to prevent infection.

Answer 20

hand washing

Question 21

define:

a test to determine whether a person has a virus or illness.

Answer 21

screening test