Chapter 6 Flashcards
Employers must inspect workplace conditions and confirm that they conform to
what standards.
OSHA
Which of the following is defined as a pathogen moving from one host to another
Means of transmission
When does the infection cycle begin
When the pathogen invades the reservoir host
OSHA
A set of regulation designed to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of workers in the United States
Which of the following are examples of means of exit
Semen
Open wounds
OSHA enforces the guidelines developed by the CDC for
Standard precaution
Transmission by blood is an example of what transmission
Direct
What are some of the responsibilities an employer must provide to ensure a safe working environment
Provide accessible safety training
Confirm work environments are to OSHA standards
Being exposed to hazardous substance is an example of an what factor
Environmental factor
A human carrier is also known as
Reservoir host
What are the means of entrance for an infection
Mouth
Ears
Rectum
The route the pathogen takes to exit from the reservoir host is called
Means of exit
Which of the following is the way a pathogen spreads from one host to another
Means of transmission
In highly populated areas, infection can spread quickly because
People are closer together
What is an example of asepsis
Handwashing
Sterilizing a suture removal kit
Which of the following are lined with mucous membrane and may provide means of entry
Rectum
Mouth
Vagina
The most important aseptic procedure for medical professionals is
Handwashing
Which of the following are susceptible factors
Age
Hygiene habit
Infection prevention regulation in medical offices are enforced by OSHA and must be overseen by
Qualified person in the office
Which of the following are examples of waste according to OSHA
Urine
Used surgical gauze
Which of the following are environmental factors in the transmission of disease in a community
Density of people in the community
Weather in the community
Animal found in the community
Measure taken to reduce the number of microorganism but necessarily eliminate them are known as
Medical asepsis
Which of the following specimens are applicable to Universal Precaution
Spit
Placenta
Which of the following is an incident, such as a needlestick or a splash or splatter of blood, in which workers have a reason to believe that they have in contact with a potential infectious disease
Exposure incident
