Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Phlebotomy > Ch 3 > Flashcards

Ch 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Infection

A

When a microorganism (microbe) invades the body, multiplies, and cause injury/disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Types of Microbes

A

Bacteria, fungi, Protozoa, viruses

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Pathogen

A

Microbe capable of causing disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Communicable infection

A

Person to person spread

CDC investigates

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Nosocomial & healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)

A

Infections squired in hospitals/ healthcare settings

Caused by infected people, patients, visitors, food, drugs or equipment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Antibiotic-resistant infections

A

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Ex MRSA
Multidrug-resistant gram (-) bacteria
Ex Pseudomonas aeruginosa

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Chain of infection

A
  1. Infectious (causative) agent-pathogenic microbe responsible for causing infection
  2. Reservoir- where microbe can survive and grow
  3. Exit pathway - way to leave host
  4. Means of transportation
  5. Entry pathway - way agent enters host
  6. Susceptible host-decreased ability to resist infection
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Means of infection transportation

A 
Airborne 
Contact -direct (touching/kissing) indirect (objects)
Droplets (coughing/sneezing)
Vector(mosquitos)
Vehicle (food water drugs)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

according to standard first air procedures, severe external bleeding is best controlled how?

A

applying direct pressure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

class c fires

A

involve electrical equipment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

vaccination against HBV involves

A

a dose of vaccine, a second dose 1 month later and a third dose 6 months later

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

an example of employee screening for infection control

A

PPD testing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

NOT a code word in the NFPA order of action in the event of fire

A

smother

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

the purpose of “protective” isolation

A

to protect patients who are highly susceptible to infection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

the OSHA HazCom Standard is also commonly called

A

right-to-know law

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

proper order for putting on protective clothing

A

gown first, then mask, then goggles, gloves last

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Federal law requires that hepatitis B vaccination be made available to employees assigned to duties with occupational exposure list at what point in time?

A

within 10 working days of initial assignment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

the FIRST thing that phlebotomist should do in the event of an accidental needle stick

A

wash the site with soap and water for at least 30 seconds

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

the main principles involved in radiation exposure are

A

exposure time, distance and shielding

20
Q

an example of a nosocomial infection would be

A

when a catheter site of a patient in ICU becomes infected

21
Q

an example of a potential permucosal exposure to biohazardous microorganisms

A

rubbing an eye with a contaminated hand

22
Q

an instance in which a patient might be placed in protective isolation

A

the patient has tuberculosis

23
Q

an example of a work practice control that reduces the risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens

A

hand washing

24
Q

the type of contact infection transmission that involves transfer of an infective microbe to the mucous membranes of a susceptible individual by means of a cough or sneeze

A

droplet

25
Q

the needlestick safety and prevention act directed OSHA to revise the BBP standard in 4 key areas; this is one

A

revision & updating of the exposure control plan

26
Q

the needlestick safety and prevention act directed OSHA to revise the BBP standard in 4 key areas; this is one

A

solicitation of employee input in selecting engineering and work practice controls

27
Q

the needlestick safety and prevention act directed OSHA to revise the BBP standard in 4 key areas; this is one

A

modification of definitions relating to engineering controls

28
Q

the needlestick safety and prevention act directed OSHA to revise the BBP standard in 4 key areas; this is one

A

new record-keeping requirements, including the requirement to keep a sharps injury log

29
Q

the needlestick safety and prevention act directed OSHA to revise the BBP standard in 4 key areas; this is NOT one

A

availability of vaccination against HBV for all employees

30
Q

occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens can occur if what happens while the healthcare worker is performing his or her duties?

A

a human bite breaks the skin

31
Q

occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens can occur if what happens while the healthcare worker is performing his or her duties?

A

blood comes in contact with a cut

32
Q

occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens can occur if what happens while the healthcare worker is performing his or her duties?

A

body fluids splash into the mouth

33
Q

what type of PPE must be removed after leaving the patient’s room and closing the door?

A

respirator

34
Q

to comply with the lates HazCom revision, the label of a hazardous chemical must include what?

A

GHS hazard statement

35
Q

to comply with the lates HazCom revision, the label of a hazardous chemical must include what?

A

Hazard Class Pictogram

36
Q

to comply with the lates HazCom revision, the label of a hazardous chemical must include what?

A

severity signal word

37
Q

CLSI guidelines state that scrubs or slacks worn in the lab should be how far off of the floor?

A

1 to 1.5 inches

38
Q

a body fluid splash to the eyes requires the victim to immediately flush the eyes with water or sterile saline for how long?

A

10 minutes minimum

39
Q

a N-95 respirator must be worn when entering the room of a patient who has which type of precaution sign on the door?

A

airborne

40
Q

the abbreviation HAI, stands for

A

Healthcare Associated Infection

41
Q

HAI is applied to infections acquired where?

A

All healthcare settings, including home care

42
Q

The most common healthcare associated pathogen

A

Clostridium difficile (C.diff)

43
Q

PPE stands for

A

personal protective equipment

44
Q

the most important means of breaking the chain of infections

A

hand washing

45
Q

the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act directed OSHA to revise the BBP standard in 4 key areas; this is one

A

new record-keeping requirements, including the requirement to keep a sharps injury log

Phlebotomy (14 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions