Infection Control

Question 1

Which of the following methods should an MA use to store a disinfected endoscope?

Answer 1

Hung vertically.

Question 2

Which disposal method should an MA use for handing biohazardous waste?

Answer 2

Label chemicals with their names and dates before disposal.

Question 3

What are the links in the chain of infection?

Answer 3

Infectious agent, reservoir host, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible

Question 4

Formites

Answer 4

any nonliving object or substance capable of carrying infectious organism

Question 5

vector

Answer 5

Carrier (either animals or insect) that can transmit disease

Question 6

What is a Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)?

Answer 6

Provides the health care worker with the tools and resources to maintain a safe clinical work enviroment. The proper identification and disposal of contaminated material.