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Medical Office Maganment Chapter 6 Flashcards

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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____

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Exogenous infection

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A physical aspect of the medical office that contributes to asepsis is ____

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Designating a portion of the waiting room for sick patients

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All biohazards waste containers must have ____ labels

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Orange-red

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How many people should be designated responsible for reporting a fire and overseeing the offices emergency response

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2

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When an exposure incident occurs the employee____

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Should be tested for hbv and receive the vaccination

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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 ____

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A mandatory fine of up to $7,000

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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?

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Consult the MSDS to find appropriate first aid measures for formaldehyde

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A reservoir host who is unaware of the presence of the pathogen, exhibits no symptoms of the disease is called a(n) ______

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A human carrier

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Red bags or bags that have a bio hazardous waste label are used for

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Dressings contaminated with blood or body fluids

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Any inanimate object that can be contaminated by an infected person and then transmit the infective agent to a susceptible host is considered ____

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Fomite

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The study of the way people work is called _____.

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Ergonomics

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Which of the following disease does not have to be reported to national notifiable disease surveillance system of the CDC ?

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Shingles

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Unpasteurized milk from an infected cow is a(n) ____ factor in the transmission of disease.

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Environmental

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A microorganism’s strength or disease-producing power is called ____

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Virulence

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The condition in which pathogens are absent or controlled is ____

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Asepsis

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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?

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Dispose of the medication properly, out of reach of small children

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The goal of OSHA’s final rule on hazard communication is to transition from workers “ right to know” to the workers “right to ____”

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Understand

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_____ prevent healthcare workers from exposing themselves and others to infections.

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Universal precautions

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An infection that is caused by a microorganism that is normally beneficial or harmless to humans is a(n) ___

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Endogenous infection

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Following _____ means assuming that all blood and body fluids are infected with bloodborne pathogens.

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Universal precautions

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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?

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Clean it up following strict hazardous waste control procedures

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Performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is a category 1task, and OSHA recommends the use of ____ airway equipment, in addition to wearing gloves.

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Disposable

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Which guideline is vital when handling hazardous waste?

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Place a bio hazardous container in a secondary container when there is a danger of puncturing the primary container

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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.

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Biohazard

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According to OSHA, category 3 tasks

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Do not require any precautions other than hand hygiene

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The body’s ability to resist pathogens and disease is called

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Immunity

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Hospitals now use ____, which are a combination of universal precautions and body substance isolation (bsi) guidelines.

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Standard precautions

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An OSHA violation that was committed intentionally and resulted in a patient’s death carries which of the following penalties?

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Fine of up to $70,000 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment

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A living organism that carries microorganism’s from an infected person to another person is called ____

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Vector

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_____ 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.

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Standard precautions

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Which of the following is an example of direct transmission of a pathogen?

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Contact with the blood of an infected person

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Aseptic precautions include ____.

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Wearing gloves and a mask when working with a patient if you have a cold

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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.

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Asepsis

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An individual whom a pathogen has been transmitted and who has little or no immunity to infection by that organism is a _____.

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Susceptible host

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Periodic fire drills are an essential part of a medical emergency ____ plan.

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Action

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Which of the following constitutes a fire hazard in the medical office?

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Using an open flame in the laboratory

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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

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Reservoir host

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Which of the following is not a general precaution for chemical safety when you work in a laboratory?

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Hold chemicals directly under your nose when smelling them

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Which of the following items is not needed to fill out a communicable disease report form?

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Test results

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The appropriate way to handle and dispose of contaminated sharps is to ____

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Place used sharps in a rigid, leakproof, puncture-resistant biohazardous waste container

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Which of the following factors of host susceptibility are related to pathogen

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Point of entry

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Procedures that pose a high risk for possible transmission of an infection from a healthcare worker to a patient include___

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Oral, obstetric, or gynecological procedures

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Respiratory disease such as tuberculosis are often transmitted by ____

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Airborne transmission

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Every medical office must have a comprehensive written _____ plan that is easily accessible to all employees and updated annually.

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Safety

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Standard precautions apply to ___

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Blood

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A person who has little or no immunity to infection by an organism is called a(n) ____ host

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Susceptible

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Factors related to the hosts susceptibility to infection are ____

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Age and nutritional status

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A(n) ____ case is a manifestation of an infection that is so slight that it is unnoticeable

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Subclinical case

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The general duty clause requires

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An employer to maintain in safe workplace

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Which of the following requires that all employees receive workplace hazard training?

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Hazard communication standard

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The comprehensive sheet that accompanies every hazardous chemical is known as a/an

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MSDS

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A MSDS accompanies every hazardous chemical. The PASS system is an acronym outlining the proper use of which of the following ?

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Fire extinguisher

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Which of the following is the most common means of transmitting pathogen?

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Touching

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Which of the following would be considered a fomite?

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Pencil

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You should empty a disposable sharps container when it is

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Never

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Which of the following glove types may be decontaminated and reused?

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Utility

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Which of the following would be considered a category 2 task

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Performing CPR

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Means of controlling injuries by altering the way a task that does not usually involve a risk of exposure

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Work practice controls

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An infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility is know as a(n) _____ infection

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Healthcare-associated infection

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Aseptic hand washing includes ____

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Keeping your hands lower than your forearms

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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

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Bloodborne

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A living organism that carries microorganism’s from an infected person to another person is know as a(n) ______

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Vector

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The appropriate gloves to use when cleaning up a spill in the work environment are _____

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Utility gloves

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____ 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

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PPE

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The cycle of infection begins with the establishment of the pathogen in the ____

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Reservoir host

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Which of the following is a special safety precaution that relates specifically to patients with physical disabilities

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Never leave the patient alone in an exam

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Which of the following is not part of the respiratory hygiene recommendations established by the CDC

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Putting masks on all patients who show signs of respiratory disease

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When a person develops food poisoning after eating at a restaurant salad bar, the most likely form of transmission is _____

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Foodborne

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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 ______

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Body mechanics

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Which of the following is not required by the OSHA hazard communication ?

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Containers used to store nonhazardous waste must be clearly marked

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Which of the following is the OSHA precaution for administering medicated nose drops to a patient

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Wash hands before and after the procedure

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Which of the following is the appropriate way to handle potentially infectious laundry waste

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Place potentially infectious laundry in a red laundry bag marked with a biohazard symbol

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An infection that is congenital is ____

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Present at the time of birth

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The most important aseptic procedure for a medical assistant is ___

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Proper hand hygiene

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A reservoir host who is unaware of the presence of the pathogen and so spreads the disease is a _____

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Carrier

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The federal administration that was created in 1970 to help protect employee safety in the workplace ____

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OSHA

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Which of the following is not a required part of a medical office safety plan

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Homeland security

77
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People who perform _____ tasks often develop work-related musculoskeletal disorders

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Repetitive

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Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are ____ that often carry organisms responsible for disease

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Vectors

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To know how to respond during a ____ accident, you should familiarize yourself with the location of circuit breakers and emergency power shut offs

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Electrical

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When a hazard occurs that is not addressed specifically by an OSHA standard ____

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The general duty clause takes effect.

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According to OSHA, category 1 tasks

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Expose a worker to blood, body fluids or tissues

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The penalty for failure to correct a prior OSHA violation is a ___

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Fine of $7,000 for each day the violation continues past the date it was supposed to stop

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Which of the following disease must be reported to national notifiable disease surveillance system of the CDC

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Rubella

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Which of the following is not a recommended safeguard against electrical hazards

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Use equipment with frayed wires only when necessary

85
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The acronym _____ stands for the steps for using a fire extinguisher

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PASS

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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)

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Exogenous infection

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When a normally beneficial microorganism becomes pathogenic, the infection that develops is a(n) ____ infection

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Endogenous

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Proper ____ includes covering coughs with a tissue and proper disposal of the tissue

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Cough etiquette

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OSHA’s _____ clause requires employers to maintain a workplace free hazards that are recognized as likely to cause death or serious injury

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General duty

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Which of the following is spread by airborne transmission

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Influenza

91
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Principles of ____ must be applied to break the cycle of infection

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Asepsis

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A shortened version of the MSDS that is permanently affixed to the substance container is called the _____ label

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Hazard

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An employer is required to offer a medical worker the HBV vaccination within ____ days of starting employment

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10

94
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Which of the following is a specific NIOSH recommendation for reducing work-related musculoskeletal injuries

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Adjust your seat to the correct position to prevent back strain

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The goal of surgical asepsis is to ____

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Keep organisms from entering the body

96
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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

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MSDS

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A non-serious OSHA violation results in a _____

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Discretionary fine of up to $7,000

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A medical assistant can help break the cycle of infection in the office by ____

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Maintaining strict housekeeping standards

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