Chapter 35

Question 1

personal protective equipment

Answer 1

gear worn to protect against physical hazard

Question 2

invasive procedure

Answer 2

procedure that requires entry into a body cavity or cutting into skin or mucous membrane

Question 3

an infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare setting is known as a(n)

Answer 3

healthcare associated infection

Question 4

which of the following patients are at greatest risk for healthcare associated infection

Answer 4

patients who use catheters
Patients who just had a surgical procedure
Immunocompromised patient
Improper antibiotic use
Healthcare environment contamination
Communicable disease transmission
between patients and healthcare workers

Question 5

the key to preventing MRSA

Answer 5

good hand hygiene

Question 6

Which of the following is based on maintaining cleanliness to prevent the spread of microorganisms

Answer 6

medical asepsis
cleaning technique

Question 7

medical asepsis

Answer 7

measure taken to reduce the number of microorganisms

Question 8

autoclave

Answer 8

device that uses pressurized steam to sterilize instruments and equipment

Question 9

surgical asepsis

Answer 9

the elimination of all microorganisms from objects

Question 10

biological indicator

Answer 10

used as quality control to ensure that sterilization has occurred

Question 11

which of the following apply medical asepsis

Answer 11

inspect the office for contaminated surface

Question 12

healthcare associated infections were formerly known as

Answer 12

nosocomial infection

Question 13

a healthcare professional who is infected with HIV or HBV should not perform procedures that might expose the patient to the disease without advice from a(n)

Answer 13

expert review panel

Question 14

which of the following is a bacteria that has become resistant to common antibiotics, making it difficult to treat

Answer 14

methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Question 15

which of the following practices promote asepsis in the office

Answer 15

emptying the trash daily
asking the patients to use tissues for cough sneezes

Question 16

which of the following depends on a completely sterile environment that eliminates all microorganisms

Answer 16

surgical asepsis
sterile technique

Question 17

Which of the following apply to medical asepsis?

Answer 17

the office should be inspected daily for contamination.

all employees should observe the principles of medical asepsis.

vigilant cleanliness promotes asepsis

Question 18

when administering tablets or pills, you should pour them into

Answer 18

cups
caps

Question 19

If a healthcare worker is infected with HIV or HBV, who may serve on the panel that determines what procedures they can and cannot perform

Answer 19

the worker’s physician
public health official

Question 20

Which of the following steps should be taken to ensure an aseptic office environment?

Answer 20

provide an insect-free environment.

keep furniture in good repair.

Question 21

When opening a sterile container, you should

Answer 21

place the lid face up

Question 21

simple and effective practices for defending yourself and others against infectious agents spread by respiratory droplets is called

Answer 21

respiratory hygiene

Question 21

which of the following promotes asepsis

Answer 21

avoid touching your face and mouth

using tissues for sneezes and coughs

avoid leaning against sinks and supplies

Question 22

which of the following helps physically reduced the risk of exposure to infection in the healthcare setting

Answer 22

personal protective equipment

Question 22

non critical items

Answer 22

blood pressure cuffs ‘
knee reflex hammer

Question 22

critical

Answer 22

surgical

Question 22

semi critical

Answer 22

endoscope

Question 23

Microorganisms that are found on the skin or in the body of the patient are considered to be

Answer 23

endogenous (most SSI are endogenous) surgical site infection (SSI)

Question 24

CDC offers..

Answer 24

Free posters with variety of languages explaining infection control

Question 25

Which of the following actions would be appropriate ways to handle patients with coughs during local or regional outbreaks?

Answer 25

Wear gloves, a gown, goggles and a mask if a patient is coughing uncontrollably or if there is considerable spray.

Have masks of all sizes available to patients.

Wear a mask when assisting patients who are coughing.

Isolate patients who are coughing in a separate reception area.

Question 26

For infection control purposes, equipment is categorized based on which of the following?

Answer 26

The level of disinfection or sterilization necessary for reuse

Question 27

Which of the following statements are true of sterilization?

Answer 27

An item is either considered sterile or unsterile.

All instruments and supplies that penetrate a patient’s skin must be sterilized.

Question 28

what is the most common microorganism associated with surgical site infections

Answer 28

staphylococcus aureus

Question 29

an example of an item that should be chemically sterilized is a(n)

Answer 29

endoscope

Question 30

how can SSIs be avoided?

Answer 30

give clear instructions to the patients on what to do before and after the surgery

let the patient be involved with the process