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Quiz 2 - Ch 2 & 3 Flashcards

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1
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microorganism capable of producing disease

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pathogen

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2
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procedures to monitor infections within an institution

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infection control

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3
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guidelines describing personal protective practices

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standard precautions

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infection contracted by a patient as the result of a hospital stay or an outpatient procedure

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healthcare-associated infections

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emission of radiant energy

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radioactivity

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continuous link among 6 components that makes it possible for infections to occur

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chain of transmission

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inanimate object that can harbor infectious organisms

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formite

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infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans

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bloodborne pathogens

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apparel worn to prevent contact with an transmission of pathogenic microorganisms

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personal protective equipment

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hazard caused by infectious organisms

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biohazard

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what is the first stop on the COT and explain how to break the chain

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infectious agent
- early and treatment

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what is the second stop on the COT and explain how to break the chain

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reservoir
- disinfecting work areas

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what is the third stop on the COT and explain how to break the chain

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portal of exit
- disposal of needles and lancets in sealed scars containers, biohazard containers, tubes sealed

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what is the fourth stop on the COT and explain how to break the chain

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means of transmission
- don’t eat contaminated food/water

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what is the fifth stop on the COT and explain how to break the chain

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portal of entry
- all needles should be packed individually in sterile contains

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what is the sixth stop on the COT and explain how to break the chain

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susceptible host
- workers must stay current in immunizations/tests

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which of the following situations involves an HAI
A. a man has a bladder infection upon hospital admission
B. an employee contracts hep B from a needle stick
C. a patient in the ICU has an incision that becomes infected
D. a baby in the nursery has a congenital herpes infection

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B. an employee contracts hep B from a needle stick

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protective isolation may be used for
A. a patient with the measles
B. an adult patient with the flu
C. a patient with tuberculosis
D. a patient with severe burns

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D. a patient with severe burns

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the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection is what

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proper hand hygiene

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what is the most frequently occurring lab-acquired infection

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hep B

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to kill transient microorganisms when washing hands use what kind of soap

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antiseptic soap

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in the event of a body fluid splash to the eyes, the victim should immediately flush eyes with what for how long

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flush with water for 10 (15) minutes

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which of the following is considered PPE
A. biohazard bag
B. countertop shield
C. non-latex gloves
D. sharps container

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C. non-latex gloves

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what is the preferred choice for cleaning surfaces in the specimen collection and processing area

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1:10 bleach solution

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distance, time, and shielding are principles of what kind of safety
radiation safety
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safe working conditions are mandated by who
OSHA
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when exiting an isolation room, which of the PPE must be removed first
gloves
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adult CPR compression rate should be what
100 - 120 beats per mintue
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which of the following is a bloodborne pathogen A. clostridium difficile B. escherichia coli C. staphylococcus aureus D. human immunodeficiency virus
D. human immunodeficiency virus
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what are the 3 most common health-care associated antibiotic-resistant pathogens
MRSA, Enterococcus, C diff
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what are the 7 immunizations/tests recommended for health-care workers
1. hep B 2. measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) 3. varicella (chicken pox) 4. tetanus 5. pertussis 6. influenza 7. tuberculosis
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list the 7 moments you should use proper hand hygiene by either washing or sanitizing your hands
1. before patient contact 2. when gloves are removed 3. before leaving work area 4. when your knowingly contaminated 5. before going to break area 6. before/after using the bathroom 7. after blowing nose, coughing, sneezing
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list the procedure for hand sanitizing
1. remove jewelry, wet hands with warm water 2. apply soap (antimicrobial) 3. rub to form a lather, clean between fingers (thumbs and wrists too) for at least 20 sec 4. rinse hands in a downward position to prevent recontamination 5. grab a paper towel 6. dry hands with paper towel 7. turn off faucets with clean paper towel to prevent recontamination
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list the proper procedures for donning
1. put on gown, tie at neck and waist 2. places fore protection over mouth and nose 3. adjust the face covering to nose and mouth 4. put on goggles/face shield (if needed) and adjust 5. put gloves on last, pull them securely over gown cuffs
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list proper procedure for doffing
1. remove gloves first 2. pull off gloves using other gloved hand and take the glove off into other gloved hand 3. remove 2nd glove by sliding the fingers insides glove, use other hand to pull off 4. dispose of gloves in biohazard container 5. remove goggles/face shield 6. untie gown and only touch inside of the gown 7. dispose of gown in biohazard container 8. remove mask by only touching ties/bands 9. dispose of mask in biohazard containers
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define the code word RACE and identify what its used for
Rescue - rescue anyone in immediate danger Alarm - activate the fire alarm system Contain - close all doors to potentially affected areas Extinguish/Evacuate - extinguish the fire or evacuate
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define the code word PASS and identify what its used for
Pull Pin Aim at base of fire Squeeze handles Sweep nozzle, side to side
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the department of lab that evaluates the body's immune response
serology department
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removal of a representative tissue for microscopic examination
biopsy
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tissue specimens that have been quick-frozen for a histological examination for a rapid diagnosis of malignancy
frozen section
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examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death
autopsy
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the section of the lab where blood may be collected, stored, and prepared for transfusion
blood bank
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the study of the formed (cellular) elements of the blood
hematology
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evaluate the overall process of hemostasis to identify blood clotting disorders
coagulation department
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lab professional with an associate's degree
medical lab tech
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lab professional who assists the MLS and MLT
medical lab assistant
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a physician who specializes in the study of disease
pathologist
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the department of the lab that is responsible for the identification of pathogenic microorganisms
microbiology department
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lab professional with a bachelor of science degree
med lab scientist
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a protein produced by exposure to an antigen
antibody
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clear yellow fluid that remains after clotted blood has been centrifuged and separated
serum
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liquid portion of the blood
plasma
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stoppage of blood flow from a damaged blood vessel
hemostasis
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stoppage of blood flow from a damaged blood vessel
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hemostasis classification based on the presence or absence of A or B antigens on red blood cells
blood group (ABO)
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substance that prevents blood from clotting
anticoagulant
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deficiency of red blood cells
anemia
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substance that stimulates the formation of antibodies
antigen
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destruction of red blood cells
hemolysis
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pertaining to turbidity (appears cloudy white from lipids)
lipemic
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instrument that spins test tubes at high speeds to separate the cellular and liquid portions of blood
centrifuge
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which of the following sections is included in the anatomical area of the lab A. UA B. microbiology C. immunology D. histology
D. histology
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which lab personnel holds a 2 year associates degree
med lab tech
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which of the following tests would be delivered to the hematology section A. bilirubin B. type and screen C. CBC D. gram stain
C. CBC
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testing od stools for parasites is performed where
microbiology
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the main difference between plasma and serum is that
plasma contains fibrinogen
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which of the following tests is part of a CBC A. reticulocyte count B. type and Rh C. hemoglobin D. sedimentation rate
A. reticulocyte count
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the clinical lab section that performs serum testing to detect antibodies to hepatitis viruses is what
immunology

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