Quiz 2 - Ch 2 & 3 Flashcards
microorganism capable of producing disease
pathogen
procedures to monitor infections within an institution
infection control
guidelines describing personal protective practices
standard precautions
infection contracted by a patient as the result of a hospital stay or an outpatient procedure
healthcare-associated infections
emission of radiant energy
radioactivity
continuous link among 6 components that makes it possible for infections to occur
chain of transmission
inanimate object that can harbor infectious organisms
formite
infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans
bloodborne pathogens
apparel worn to prevent contact with an transmission of pathogenic microorganisms
personal protective equipment
hazard caused by infectious organisms
biohazard
what is the first stop on the COT and explain how to break the chain
infectious agent
- early and treatment
what is the second stop on the COT and explain how to break the chain
reservoir
- disinfecting work areas
what is the third stop on the COT and explain how to break the chain
portal of exit
- disposal of needles and lancets in sealed scars containers, biohazard containers, tubes sealed
what is the fourth stop on the COT and explain how to break the chain
means of transmission
- don’t eat contaminated food/water
what is the fifth stop on the COT and explain how to break the chain
portal of entry
- all needles should be packed individually in sterile contains
what is the sixth stop on the COT and explain how to break the chain
susceptible host
- workers must stay current in immunizations/tests
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
B. an employee contracts hep B from a needle stick
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
D. a patient with severe burns
the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection is what
proper hand hygiene
what is the most frequently occurring lab-acquired infection
hep B
to kill transient microorganisms when washing hands use what kind of soap
antiseptic soap
in the event of a body fluid splash to the eyes, the victim should immediately flush eyes with what for how long
flush with water for 10 (15) minutes
which of the following is considered PPE
A. biohazard bag
B. countertop shield
C. non-latex gloves
D. sharps container
C. non-latex gloves
what is the preferred choice for cleaning surfaces in the specimen collection and processing area
1:10 bleach solution
distance, time, and shielding are principles of what kind of safety
radiation safety
safe working conditions are mandated by who
OSHA
when exiting an isolation room, which of the PPE must be removed first
gloves
adult CPR compression rate should be what
100 - 120 beats per mintue
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
what are the 3 most common health-care associated antibiotic-resistant pathogens
MRSA, Enterococcus, C diff
what are the 7 immunizations/tests recommended for health-care workers
- hep B
- measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
- varicella (chicken pox)
- tetanus
- pertussis
- influenza
- tuberculosis
list the 7 moments you should use proper hand hygiene by either washing or sanitizing your hands
- before patient contact
- when gloves are removed
- before leaving work area
- when your knowingly contaminated
- before going to break area
- before/after using the bathroom
- after blowing nose, coughing, sneezing
list the procedure for hand sanitizing
- remove jewelry, wet hands with warm water
- apply soap (antimicrobial)
- rub to form a lather, clean between fingers (thumbs and wrists too) for at least 20 sec
- rinse hands in a downward position to prevent recontamination
- grab a paper towel
- dry hands with paper towel
- turn off faucets with clean paper towel to prevent recontamination
list the proper procedures for donning
- put on gown, tie at neck and waist
- places fore protection over mouth and nose
- adjust the face covering to nose and mouth
- put on goggles/face shield (if needed) and adjust
- put gloves on last, pull them securely over gown cuffs
list proper procedure for doffing
- remove gloves first
- pull off gloves using other gloved hand and take the glove off into other gloved hand
- remove 2nd glove by sliding the fingers insides glove, use other hand to pull off
- dispose of gloves in biohazard container
- remove goggles/face shield
- untie gown and only touch inside of the gown
- dispose of gown in biohazard container
- remove mask by only touching ties/bands
- dispose of mask in biohazard containers
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
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
the department of lab that evaluates the body’s immune response
serology department
removal of a representative tissue for microscopic examination
biopsy
tissue specimens that have been quick-frozen for a histological examination for a rapid diagnosis of malignancy
frozen section
examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death
autopsy
the section of the lab where blood may be collected, stored, and prepared for transfusion
blood bank
the study of the formed (cellular) elements of the blood
hematology
evaluate the overall process of hemostasis to identify blood clotting disorders
coagulation department
lab professional with an associate’s degree
medical lab tech
lab professional who assists the MLS and MLT
medical lab assistant
a physician who specializes in the study of disease
pathologist
the department of the lab that is responsible for the identification of pathogenic microorganisms
microbiology department
lab professional with a bachelor of science degree
med lab scientist
a protein produced by exposure to an antigen
antibody
clear yellow fluid that remains after clotted blood has been centrifuged and separated
serum
liquid portion of the blood
plasma
stoppage of blood flow from a damaged blood vessel
hemostasis
stoppage of blood flow from a damaged blood vessel
hemostasis classification based on the presence or absence of A or B antigens on red blood cells
blood group (ABO)
substance that prevents blood from clotting
anticoagulant
deficiency of red blood cells
anemia
substance that stimulates the formation of antibodies
antigen
destruction of red blood cells
hemolysis
pertaining to turbidity (appears cloudy white from lipids)
lipemic
instrument that spins test tubes at high speeds to separate the cellular and liquid portions of blood
centrifuge
which of the following sections is included in the anatomical area of the lab
A. UA
B. microbiology
C. immunology
D. histology
D. histology
which lab personnel holds a 2 year associates degree
med lab tech
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
testing od stools for parasites is performed where
microbiology
the main difference between plasma and serum is that
plasma contains fibrinogen
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
the clinical lab section that performs serum testing to detect antibodies to hepatitis viruses is what
immunology
