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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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the infection cycle begins

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in the reservoir host

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What is the best way to prevent infection?

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handwashing

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

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be any bright color

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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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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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infections acquired in a healthcare setting are known as

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-nosocomial infections
-healthcare associated infections

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PPE includes

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

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

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medical asepsis

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signs of a SSI or surgical site infection include
redness, swelling & heat at or around wound site
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True or False The most common sterilization method in a clinical setting is autoclave
True
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True or False you may use distilled or purified water in an autoclave
False
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what is the recommended pressure for an autoclave
15-30 psi
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T or F A test indicator strip ensures sterility of an instrument pack
False
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wiping surfaces with a chemical to kill microorganisms is known as
disinfection
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scrubbing equipment and instruments with detergent to get rid of as many contaminants as possible is known as
sanitization
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True or False The reason surgical asepsis is important is to prevent microorganisms from spreading through the office
False
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True or false When putting on PPE, it's important to put gloves on last
True
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loss of sensation
anesthesia
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a collection of pus is known as an _____________ and usually contains _______________
abscess; dead skin cells, bacteria & white blood cells
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an anesthetic injected into the skin is known as a __________ anesthetic
local
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helping a patient schedule an appointment to have sutures removed is known as
posteroperativecare
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explaining to a patient dietary and medication restrictions before a procedure is known as
preoperative care
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when an MA changes a patient's bandage a few days after a procedure, this is known as
follow-up care
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True or false if an MA is trained to perform a patient procedure, it is okay to do so
False
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a deep wound caused by a sharp object
puncture
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jagged, open wound
laceration
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laceration
debridement
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the third stage of wound healing when scar tissue forms
maturation
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when the edges of a wound start to move closer together, this is known as
approximation
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patients with this illness would be considered at risk if they develop a wound because healing time is slower
diabetes
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another name for suture is
ligature
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the use of extreme cold to remove and/or destroy tissue is known as
cryosurgery
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the use of electricity to stop growths, control bleeding and stop nosebleeds is called
electrocauterization
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an instrument is used to make a clean incision
scalpel
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scalpel
curved scissors
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scrapes tissue, such as the cervix for biopsy
curette
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used to grasp or hold objects
forceps
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True or false orthopedic devices include walkers, canes and wheelchairs
True
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used to clamp blood vessels
hemostat
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used to grasp or hold objects
forceps
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used to explore wounds or body cavities
probe
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allows greater access and better view of surgical site
retractor
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when suture and needle are permanently attached to each other
swaged
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True or false sutures that must be removed are referred to as absorbable
False
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important preoperative questions for a patient
-allergies -medications -dietary restrictions
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this type of scissor has a notched bottom blade
suture
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this type of scissor has a blunt bottom tip to protect patient
Lister
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scraping away the outer layer of tissue is known as
abrasion
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the outer __ ___ border of a sterile drape is considered non sterile
1 inch
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An MA should never ____________ over a sterile field
talk, reach, sneeze or cough
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to avoid wound infection, it's important for an MA to
all of these are great ways to avoid patient wound infection
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type of instrument most commonly used by physician to apply sutures
needle holders
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for wound preparation before a procedure, cleanse area in a circular motion at least __ inches beyond the wound edge
2
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medication used to slow bleeding and added to local anesthetic
epinephrine
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therapy that rehabilitates the body, provides relief after trauma or as prevention
physical therapy
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type of therapy that uses heat to relief pain, arthritis and fractures
thermotherapy
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True or false MA responsibility in PT techniques include cold and heat therapies, teaching exercises and using mobility devices
True
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The way a person walks is referred to
gait
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posture testing is used by looking at and for
-abnormal spine curvatures -person walk from the back and front -the spine from the back
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examples of cold therapy include
-cold water -ice packs
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True or false cold therapy should be used for 20 minutes, every hour for the first 48 hours after injury
True
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active mobility exercises include exercises performed without assistance such as
-any exercise where patient can support themselves -stationary bike -treadmill
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pulling of bones and joints to create a mechanical force
traction
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True or false when a patient is using crutches, it's important to demonstrate use of axillary support
False
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what are the 3 types of bases for canes?
-tripod -quad -standard

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