Ch. 4 - Infection Prevention Flashcards

1
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Pathogens are (2)

A
  • Sometimes harmful.

- Capable of producing disease.

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2
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Diseases that can be transmitted by direct contact include (2)

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  • Skin infections.

- MDROs.

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3
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In which of the following conditions is protective, or reverse, isolation indicated? (3)

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  • Transplant recipient.
  • Chemotherapy recipient.
  • Leukemia.
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4
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Which of the following is/are means of transmission of microorganisms? (3)

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  • Vector.
  • Fomite.
  • Airborne.
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5
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What is the single most effective means of controlling the spread of infectious microorganisms?

A

Hand washing

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6
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What is the name of the practice that serves to retard the growth of pathogenic bacteria?

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Antisepsis

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7
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Which of the following diseases require(s) airborne precaution? (2)

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  • TB.

- Varicella.

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8
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The radiographer must perform the following procedure(s) before entering an isolation room with a mobile x-ray unit

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Wear a gown, gloves, and possibly a mask

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9
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Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria carried by deer ticks. The tick bite may cause fever, fatigue, and other associated symptoms. This is an example of transmission of an infection by

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A vector

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10
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Which of the following can be transmitted via infected blood? (2)

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  • AIDS.

- HBV.

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