F5 Test Questions (Infection Control) Flashcards
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registers many different types of _______.
disinfectants
The EPA is responsible for protecting human health and the environment.
Single-celled organisms that have characteristics of both plants and animals are called _______.
bacteria
Bacteria are prokaryotic microorganisms that can be found in various environments.
Pathogenic bacteria may produce _______.
disease
Antitoxins are substances that counteract the effects of toxins produced by bacteria.
What is a condition, characterized by redness, heat, and pain, with which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection?
inflammation
Inflammation is a natural response of the immune system.
Which statement is true of MRSA?
Clients who appear completely healthy may bring MRSA into your shop, where it can infect others.
MRSA can exist in healthy individuals without causing symptoms.
Examples are the common cold, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, measles, mumps, chicken pox, smallpox, rabies, yellow fever, hepatitis, polio, influenza, HIV
viruses
These diseases are caused by various pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
What are colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces called?
Biofilms
Biofilms can form on a variety of surfaces, including medical devices and natural environments.
How is the HIV virus mainly spread?
Sharing needles by intravenous drug users
HIV is not spread through casual contact such as holding hands or sharing food.
What are single-celled organisms that grow in irregular masses and include molds, mildews, and yeasts?
Fungi
Fungi can be beneficial or harmful, playing roles in decomposition and disease.
What are organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism known as?
Parasites
Parasites can cause harm to their host and include various forms such as worms and protozoa.
What is a contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite?
Scabies
Scabies causes intense itching and is spread through close physical contact.
What is the term for completely destroying all microbial life including bacterial spores?
Sterilizing
Sterilization is critical in medical settings to prevent infection.
The process that eliminates most microorganisms on nonliving surfaces is called _______.
disinfection
Disinfection does not eliminate all microorganisms.
The ability of a disinfecting solution to kill germs when used according to the label is known as _______.
efficacy
Efficacy is critical for ensuring the effectiveness of disinfectants.
To use a disinfectant properly, read and follow the manufacturer’s directions and _______.
thoroughly rinse or completeley submerge
Proper rinsing is essential to avoid chemical residue.
All disinfectants are _______ in the presence of oils, lotions, creams, and dust.
inactivated
Contaminants can reduce the effectiveness of disinfectants.
5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite is also known as _______.
household bleach
Sodium hypochlorite is a common disinfectant.
Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) solutions usually disinfect implements in _______ minutes.
10
Quats are widely used for their effectiveness and speed.
______ are guidelines published by the CDC that require the employer and employee to assume that any human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious.
Standard precautions
These guidelines are crucial for infection control in healthcare settings.
Products and equipment without the word ____ on the label are merely cleaners
disinfectant
This indicates that they do not have specific disinfecting or antiseptic properties.
State rules require that all multiuse tools and implements be cleaned and disinfected before and after _______.
each service
This is important for maintaining hygiene and preventing cross-contamination.
Which of the following is acceptable to allow to contact the skin?
isopropyl alcohol
Isopropyl alcohol is commonly used for skin disinfection.
Are a form of formaldehyde and have a very high pH; they can damage the skin and eyes
phenolic disinfectants
Phenolic disinfectants have a very high pH.
If a product label has the word _______ on it, the product must be diluted and cannot be used directly from the original container.
concentrate
This indicates that the product is in a concentrated form and must be mixed before use.
