Lesson 5 Preventing Infection Flashcards

1
Q

Asepsis is

A

A condition in which no living disease-causing microorganisms are present

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2
Q

A drug that kills microbes that cause infection is:

A

An antibiotic

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3
Q

Items are sterilized by steam in:

A

An autoclave

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4
Q

The process of becoming unclean is:

A

Contamination

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5
Q

A disease caused by pathogens that spread easily is:

A

A communicable disease

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6
Q

At the start a bed bath, Mrs. Smith takes a washcloth to clean her perineal area and then puts it back into the basin of water. The nurse aide should:

A

Clean the basin and replace the water

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7
Q

All body fluids are considered infectious EXCEPT

A

Sweat

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8
Q

During dinner, an HIV-positive client accidentally breaks a glass and cuts himself. What is the proper procedure?

A

Block off the area until it can be cleaned

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9
Q

Which of the following is NOT a precaution for a patient in respiratory isolation?

Mask
Gown
Private room
Special air system

A

Gown

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10
Q

When caring for a patient with MRSA, a nurse aide should wear

A

A gown and gloves

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