Mod 4 Enviromental Safety

Question 1

Ergonomics

Answer 1

The science of designing a job, job equipment and work place to fit the worker. For example, a desk chair with adequate back support

Question 2

Multi drug resistant organisms

Answer 2

A strain of bacteria that is very difficult to treat with common antibiotics

Question 3

Healthcare associated infection

Answer 3

And infection acquired Walla person is a patient client or resident in a healthcare facility or receiving care from a healthcare provider

Question 4

Putting tasks in order: Reacting to a fire emergency

Answer 4

1. Remove those in immediate danger
2. Ensure that the doors and windows are closed
3. Activate the alarm
4. Call 911
5. Try to extinguish fire if safe to do so

Question 5

Microbes that have a protective shell called Endospore

Answer 5

Bacteria

Question 6

The common cold is an example of this

Answer 6

Viruses

Question 7

Live only on organic matter

Answer 7

Fungi

Question 8

Microbes that do not cause disease

Answer 8

Non-pathogen

Question 9

Microbes that can cause infection

Answer 9

Pathogen

Question 10

Occurs by transfer of microbes through physical touch. Direct or indirect

Answer 10

Contact transmission

Question 11

Occurs by touching an infected person skin to skin

Answer 11

Direct contact transmission

Question 12

Occurs by touching a contaminated object

Answer 12

Indirect contact transmission

Question 13

Occurs when microbes are transported by a contaminated source

Answer 13

Vehicle transmission

Question 14

Occurs when microbes are spread across short distances less than 1 mm by air

Answer 14

Droplet transmission

Question 15

Occurs when insects or pests transmit microbes to humans

Answer 15

Vectorborne transmission

Question 16

Occurs when microbes are transmitted across long distances farther than 1 mm by air

Answer 16

Droplet transmission

Question 17

Is there an immunization for influenza

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

Is there an immunization for hepatitis B

Answer 18

Yes

Question 19

Is there an immunization for hepatitis C

Answer 19

No

Question 20

Is there an immunization for HIV

Answer 20

No

Question 21

The 2 most common multi drug- resistant organisms are

Answer 21

MRSA, VRE and C DIFF

Question 22

Blood porn pathogens include the following 3 viruses:

Answer 22

Hep B , Hep C , HIV

Question 23

WHMIS stands for

Answer 23

Workplace hazardous Materials Information

Question 24

What does the R in react stand for

Answer 24

Remove those in danger

Question 25

The triangle of infection includes which parts?

Answer 25

House , route and source

Question 26

Identify correct order for putting on PPE

Answer 26

Mask, goggles, gown and gloves

Question 27

When is surgical asrpsis used?

Answer 27

Inserting a Foley catheter

Question 28

What term refers to a soiled linen?

Answer 28

Biohazardous waste