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1
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common sense practice & PPE use that protect healthcare providers from infection & prevent the spread of infection

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standard precautions

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True or false
A vector is a nonliving organism that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another person

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False

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True or false
All bodily fluids, including blood, sweat, semen and mucus are known to be infectious, according to standard precautions

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False

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Alcohol-based hand sanitizer comes in many forms including

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none of the above:
-soaps
-water-based products
-solvents

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biohazard waste containers must include what colored label

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orange-red

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the difference between an acquired infection and a congenital infection is

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a person is born with a congenital condition

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Airborne infections usually cause

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respiratory diseases

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True or false
Cleaning up a spill requires the use of medical grade latex gloves

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False

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Receiving a vaccine to build up antibodies against a disease is known as

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immunity

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10
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the infection cycle begins

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in the reservoir host

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11
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What is the best way to prevent infection?

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handwashing

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12
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when encountering a patient with scabies, conjunctivitis and varicella, we must follow

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contact precautions

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13
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when we are coming into contact with patients who have pertussis, Covid and mumps, we should always follow

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droplet precautions

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14
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Which illness is most likely to be spread through the air?

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influenza

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When coming into contact with a patient who has active TB, we should always follow

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airborne precautions

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16
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employers have legal responsibilities to their employees. These responsibilities include all but which of the following?

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relying on the employees own knowledge of safety

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17
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when a medical assistant sees that a package of sterile instruments may have been compromised, they should resterilize

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True

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18
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requirements of sharps containers includes all but which of the following?

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be any bright color

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19
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any procedure that requires entrance into a body cavity is known as

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invasive procedure

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20
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to keep yourself safe from pathogens, which is best practice?

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-wear appropriate PPE to avoid risk of infection/disease
-avoid leaning against sinks and equipment
-cover your cough and sneeze

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21
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infections acquired in a healthcare setting are known as

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-nosocomial infections
-healthcare associated infections

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22
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PPE includes

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mask, gloves, goggles, lab coat, shoe coverings, head covering

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23
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True or False
Surgical asepsis requires that an area be completely free from microorganisms

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True

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24
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maintaining a clean area to prevent the spread of pathogens is known as

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medical asepsis

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25
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signs of a SSI or surgical site infection include

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redness, swelling & heat at or around wound site

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26
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True or False
The most common sterilization method in a clinical setting is autoclave

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True

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True or False
you may use distilled or purified water in an autoclave

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False

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28
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what is the recommended pressure for an autoclave

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15-30 psi

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29
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T or F
A test indicator strip ensures sterility of an instrument pack

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False

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30
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wiping surfaces with a chemical to kill microorganisms is known as

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disinfection

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31
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scrubbing equipment and instruments with detergent to get rid of as many contaminants as possible is known as

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sanitization

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32
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True or False
The reason surgical asepsis is important is to prevent microorganisms from spreading through the office

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False

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33
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True or false
When putting on PPE, it’s important to put gloves on last

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True

34
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loss of sensation

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anesthesia

35
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a collection of pus is known as an _____________ and usually contains _______________

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abscess; dead skin cells, bacteria & white blood cells

36
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an anesthetic injected into the skin is known as a __________ anesthetic

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local

37
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helping a patient schedule an appointment to have sutures removed is known as

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posteroperativecare

38
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explaining to a patient dietary and medication restrictions before a procedure is known as

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preoperative care

39
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when an MA changes a patient’s bandage a few days after a procedure, this is known as

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follow-up care

40
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True or false
if an MA is trained to perform a patient procedure, it is okay to do so

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False

41
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a deep wound caused by a sharp object

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puncture

42
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jagged, open wound

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laceration

43
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laceration

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debridement

44
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the third stage of wound healing when scar tissue forms

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maturation

45
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when the edges of a wound start to move closer together, this is known as

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approximation

46
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patients with this illness would be considered at risk if they develop a wound because healing time is slower

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diabetes

47
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another name for suture is

A

ligature

48
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the use of extreme cold to remove and/or destroy tissue is known as

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cryosurgery

49
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the use of electricity to stop growths, control bleeding and stop nosebleeds is called

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electrocauterization

50
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an instrument is used to make a clean incision

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scalpel

51
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scalpel

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curved scissors

52
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scrapes tissue, such as the cervix for biopsy

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curette

53
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used to grasp or hold objects

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forceps

54
Q

True or false
orthopedic devices include walkers, canes and wheelchairs

A

True

55
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used to clamp blood vessels

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hemostat

56
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used to grasp or hold objects

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forceps

57
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used to explore wounds or body cavities

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probe

58
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allows greater access and better view of surgical site

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retractor

59
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when suture and needle are permanently attached to each other

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swaged

60
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True or false
sutures that must be removed are referred to as absorbable

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False

61
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important preoperative questions for a patient

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-allergies
-medications
-dietary restrictions

62
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this type of scissor has a notched bottom blade

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suture

63
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this type of scissor has a blunt bottom tip to protect patient

A

Lister

64
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scraping away the outer layer of tissue is known as

A

abrasion

65
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the outer __ ___ border of a sterile drape is considered non sterile

A

1 inch

66
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An MA should never ____________ over a sterile field

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talk, reach, sneeze or cough

67
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to avoid wound infection, it’s important for an MA to

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all of these are great ways to avoid patient wound infection

68
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type of instrument most commonly used by physician to apply sutures

A

needle holders

69
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for wound preparation before a procedure, cleanse area in a circular motion at least __ inches beyond the wound edge

A

2

70
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medication used to slow bleeding and added to local anesthetic

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epinephrine

71
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therapy that rehabilitates the body, provides relief after trauma or as prevention

A

physical therapy

72
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type of therapy that uses heat to relief pain, arthritis and fractures

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thermotherapy

73
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True or false
MA responsibility in PT techniques include cold and heat therapies, teaching exercises and using mobility devices

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True

74
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The way a person walks is referred to

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gait

75
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posture testing is used by looking at and for

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-abnormal spine curvatures
-person walk from the back and front
-the spine from the back

76
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examples of cold therapy include

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-cold water
-ice packs

77
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True or false
cold therapy should be used for 20 minutes, every hour for the first 48 hours after injury

A

True

78
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active mobility exercises include exercises performed without assistance such as

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-any exercise where patient can support themselves
-stationary bike
-treadmill

79
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pulling of bones and joints to create a mechanical force

A

traction

80
Q

True or false
when a patient is using crutches, it’s important to demonstrate use of axillary support

A

False

81
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what are the 3 types of bases for canes?

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-tripod
-quad
-standard

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