Medical Office Maganment Chapter 6 Flashcards
Max came home with an itchy red rash. When his mother took him to the pediatrician, she determined that max had chickenpox. The pediatrician asked if other children at his daycare also have chickenpox, because this is a____
Exogenous infection
A physical aspect of the medical office that contributes to asepsis is ____
Designating a portion of the waiting room for sick patients
All biohazards waste containers must have ____ labels
Orange-red
How many people should be designated responsible for reporting a fire and overseeing the offices emergency response
2
When an exposure incident occurs the employee____
Should be tested for hbv and receive the vaccination
The penalty for an OSHA violation when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result and when the employer knew, or should have known, of the hazard, is ____
A mandatory fine of up to $7,000
Carla was putting away a shipment of laboratory chemicals when she noticed that a bottle of formaldehyde was leaking. The liquid ran down her arm while she was taking the bottle to the laboratory sink. Almost immediately, her arm became red and irritated. She asks you what she should do. If you are not familiar with the emergency first aid steps for a formaldehyde exposure, what is the first thing you should do?
Consult the MSDS to find appropriate first aid measures for formaldehyde
A reservoir host who is unaware of the presence of the pathogen, exhibits no symptoms of the disease is called a(n) ______
A human carrier
Red bags or bags that have a bio hazardous waste label are used for
Dressings contaminated with blood or body fluids
Any inanimate object that can be contaminated by an infected person and then transmit the infective agent to a susceptible host is considered ____
Fomite
The study of the way people work is called _____.
Ergonomics
Which of the following disease does not have to be reported to national notifiable disease surveillance system of the CDC ?
Shingles
Unpasteurized milk from an infected cow is a(n) ____ factor in the transmission of disease.
Environmental
A microorganism’s strength or disease-producing power is called ____
Virulence
The condition in which pathogens are absent or controlled is ____
Asepsis
Tyler is returning from lunch break. As he passes through the reception area, he notices a small, bright pink pill lying on the floor near the counter. There are several people in the reception/waiting area, including a few small children. What should Tyler do?
Dispose of the medication properly, out of reach of small children
The goal of OSHA’s final rule on hazard communication is to transition from workers “ right to know” to the workers “right to ____”
Understand
_____ prevent healthcare workers from exposing themselves and others to infections.
Universal precautions
An infection that is caused by a microorganism that is normally beneficial or harmless to humans is a(n) ___
Endogenous infection
Following _____ means assuming that all blood and body fluids are infected with bloodborne pathogens.
Universal precautions
When heather arrives at the lab to begin her shift, she notices a puddle of yellowish liquid on the floor near the door. There are no overturned bottles or other indication of what the liquid might be. What should heather do?
Clean it up following strict hazardous waste control procedures
Performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is a category 1task, and OSHA recommends the use of ____ airway equipment, in addition to wearing gloves.
Disposable
Which guideline is vital when handling hazardous waste?
Place a bio hazardous container in a secondary container when there is a danger of puncturing the primary container
All containers used to store waste products, blood, blood products, or other specimens that may be contaminated with bloodborne pathogens must be clearly marked with bright orange-red ____ symbol.
Biohazard
According to OSHA, category 3 tasks
Do not require any precautions other than hand hygiene
The body’s ability to resist pathogens and disease is called
Immunity
Hospitals now use ____, which are a combination of universal precautions and body substance isolation (bsi) guidelines.
Standard precautions
An OSHA violation that was committed intentionally and resulted in a patient’s death carries which of the following penalties?
Fine of up to $70,000 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment
A living organism that carries microorganism’s from an infected person to another person is called ____
Vector
_____ are used in healthcare facilities for the care of all patients and are an important measure for preventing the transmission of disease in the healthcare setting.
Standard precautions
Which of the following is an example of direct transmission of a pathogen?
Contact with the blood of an infected person
Aseptic precautions include ____.
Wearing gloves and a mask when working with a patient if you have a cold
In medical setting where many people are hosts to pathogen and many others are susceptible, ____ can break the cycle by preventing the transmission of pathogens.
Asepsis
An individual whom a pathogen has been transmitted and who has little or no immunity to infection by that organism is a _____.
Susceptible host
Periodic fire drills are an essential part of a medical emergency ____ plan.
Action
Which of the following constitutes a fire hazard in the medical office?
Using an open flame in the laboratory
Many pathogen require a(n) ____ to provide nutrition and a place to multiply. This can be an animal, insect, or human whose body is capable of sustaining the growth of a pathogen
Reservoir host
Which of the following is not a general precaution for chemical safety when you work in a laboratory?
Hold chemicals directly under your nose when smelling them
Which of the following items is not needed to fill out a communicable disease report form?
Test results
The appropriate way to handle and dispose of contaminated sharps is to ____
Place used sharps in a rigid, leakproof, puncture-resistant biohazardous waste container
Which of the following factors of host susceptibility are related to pathogen
Point of entry
Procedures that pose a high risk for possible transmission of an infection from a healthcare worker to a patient include___
Oral, obstetric, or gynecological procedures
Respiratory disease such as tuberculosis are often transmitted by ____
Airborne transmission
Every medical office must have a comprehensive written _____ plan that is easily accessible to all employees and updated annually.
Safety
Standard precautions apply to ___
Blood
A person who has little or no immunity to infection by an organism is called a(n) ____ host
Susceptible
Factors related to the hosts susceptibility to infection are ____
Age and nutritional status
A(n) ____ case is a manifestation of an infection that is so slight that it is unnoticeable
Subclinical case
The general duty clause requires
An employer to maintain in safe workplace
Which of the following requires that all employees receive workplace hazard training?
Hazard communication standard
The comprehensive sheet that accompanies every hazardous chemical is known as a/an
MSDS
A MSDS accompanies every hazardous chemical. The PASS system is an acronym outlining the proper use of which of the following ?
Fire extinguisher
Which of the following is the most common means of transmitting pathogen?
Touching
Which of the following would be considered a fomite?
Pencil
You should empty a disposable sharps container when it is
Never
Which of the following glove types may be decontaminated and reused?
Utility
Which of the following would be considered a category 2 task
Performing CPR
Means of controlling injuries by altering the way a task that does not usually involve a risk of exposure
Work practice controls
An infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility is know as a(n) _____ infection
Healthcare-associated infection
Aseptic hand washing includes ____
Keeping your hands lower than your forearms
Laws set forth in the OSHA ____ pathogens standard of 1991 dictate how you must handle infectious or potentially infectious waste generated during medical or surgical procedures
Bloodborne
A living organism that carries microorganism’s from an infected person to another person is know as a(n) ______
Vector
The appropriate gloves to use when cleaning up a spill in the work environment are _____
Utility gloves
____ is any type of protective gear worn to guard against physical hazards and must be provided by the employer at no charge to the employee
PPE
The cycle of infection begins with the establishment of the pathogen in the ____
Reservoir host
Which of the following is a special safety precaution that relates specifically to patients with physical disabilities
Never leave the patient alone in an exam
Which of the following is not part of the respiratory hygiene recommendations established by the CDC
Putting masks on all patients who show signs of respiratory disease
When a person develops food poisoning after eating at a restaurant salad bar, the most likely form of transmission is _____
Foodborne
When the new host is exposed to pathogens by ingesting contaminated food or liquids the transmission is foodborne another term for good ergonomic practices is body ______
Body mechanics
Which of the following is not required by the OSHA hazard communication ?
Containers used to store nonhazardous waste must be clearly marked
Which of the following is the OSHA precaution for administering medicated nose drops to a patient
Wash hands before and after the procedure
Which of the following is the appropriate way to handle potentially infectious laundry waste
Place potentially infectious laundry in a red laundry bag marked with a biohazard symbol
An infection that is congenital is ____
Present at the time of birth
The most important aseptic procedure for a medical assistant is ___
Proper hand hygiene
A reservoir host who is unaware of the presence of the pathogen and so spreads the disease is a _____
Carrier
The federal administration that was created in 1970 to help protect employee safety in the workplace ____
OSHA
Which of the following is not a required part of a medical office safety plan
Homeland security
People who perform _____ tasks often develop work-related musculoskeletal disorders
Repetitive
Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are ____ that often carry organisms responsible for disease
Vectors
To know how to respond during a ____ accident, you should familiarize yourself with the location of circuit breakers and emergency power shut offs
Electrical
When a hazard occurs that is not addressed specifically by an OSHA standard ____
The general duty clause takes effect.
According to OSHA, category 1 tasks
Expose a worker to blood, body fluids or tissues
The penalty for failure to correct a prior OSHA violation is a ___
Fine of $7,000 for each day the violation continues past the date it was supposed to stop
Which of the following disease must be reported to national notifiable disease surveillance system of the CDC
Rubella
Which of the following is not a recommended safeguard against electrical hazards
Use equipment with frayed wires only when necessary
The acronym _____ stands for the steps for using a fire extinguisher
PASS
The type of infection that is caused when a healthcare worker transfer staph bacteria from his hands to a surgical site is a a(n)
Exogenous infection
When a normally beneficial microorganism becomes pathogenic, the infection that develops is a(n) ____ infection
Endogenous
Proper ____ includes covering coughs with a tissue and proper disposal of the tissue
Cough etiquette
OSHA’s _____ clause requires employers to maintain a workplace free hazards that are recognized as likely to cause death or serious injury
General duty
Which of the following is spread by airborne transmission
Influenza
Principles of ____ must be applied to break the cycle of infection
Asepsis
A shortened version of the MSDS that is permanently affixed to the substance container is called the _____ label
Hazard
An employer is required to offer a medical worker the HBV vaccination within ____ days of starting employment
10
Which of the following is a specific NIOSH recommendation for reducing work-related musculoskeletal injuries
Adjust your seat to the correct position to prevent back strain
The goal of surgical asepsis is to ____
Keep organisms from entering the body
You can find information about hazardous chemical by consulting its ____, which contains information about the substance name, chemical and common names! chemical characteristic, physical and health hazards, guidelines for safe handling and emergency and first aid
MSDS
A non-serious OSHA violation results in a _____
Discretionary fine of up to $7,000
A medical assistant can help break the cycle of infection in the office by ____
Maintaining strict housekeeping standards
