Chaptter 19 Flashcards
A (n) _____ disease is one that is spread from person to person.
communicable
A patient who is in remission has a disease but is not showing symptoms at the time.
True
Employers must provide employees with hepatitis B immunizations free of charge within 10 days of the start of employment.
True
Rosa is responsible for training a new employee in medical aseptic hand washing. Which of the following should Rosa emphasize?
Using an adequate amount of soap and rubbing in a circular motion around all fingers
A (n) _____ disease results from a deterioration of the tissues and / or organs.
degenerative
Pyemia is a condition marked by infectious microorganisms in the patient’s urine.
False (Pyemia is the presence of pus-forming microbes in the blood.)
The most effective treatment for viral infections is palliative in nature.
True
A ____ is an agent that destroys pathogenic microorganisms.
Germicide
If a medical assistant performs medical aseptic hand washing or hand sanitization routinely, he or she does not have to wear disposable gloves when sanitizing contaminated surfaces.
False (Gloves do not provide absolute protection against microbes.)
Which of the following CDC recommendations is not considered adequate hand hygiene?
Artificial nails no longer than 1/4 inch
Hands do have to be sanitized even if the healthcare worker conscientiously uses gloves during all possible times of exposure.
True
Alcohol hand rubs, when used properly, are as effective at reducing the incidence of nosocomial infections.
True
Inflammation mediators that are released at the site of cellular damage perform which of the following functions?
Increase blood flow to the site and increase the permeability of blood vessel walls.
Which of the following procedures is appropriate for preparing blood and other potentially infectious materials for transport?
Placing the materials in a leakproof container during collection
An example of parenteral administration of a medication is a subcutaneous injection.
True
A(n) _____ disease is one that is passed from one generation to another.
hereditary