Safety

Question 0

Where do you dispose of infectious waste or soiled linen?

Answer 0

Biohazardous Material Bags

Question 1

What are the smallest micro organisms, visible only using a microscope that cannot reproduce unless they are inside another living cell called?

Answer 1

Viruses

Question 2

What piece of equipment uses steam under pressure or gas to sterilize equipment and supplies?

Answer 2

Autoclave

Question 3

In an ultrasound, when the bubbles strike the items being cleaned, they explode. What is this process called?

Answer 3

Cavitation

Question 4

What is the term for an inanimate object that serves as a reservoir for infection?

Answer 4

Fomite

Question 5

What is the term for an infection that is acquired in a health care facility?

Answer 5

Nosocomial

Question 6

An infection that develops as a result of the person’s weakened body defenses is considered what type of infection?

Answer 6

Opportunistic

Question 7

List four of the six links in the chain of infection.

Answer 7

(Causative) agent
Source or reservoir
Portal of exit
Mode of transmission
Portal of entrance
(Susceptible) host

Question 8

What is the most effective means of preventing spread if infection?

Answer 8

Washing hands

Question 9

What is the absence of pathogens called?

Answer 9

Asepsis

Question 10

When a fire emergency occurs, what is an acronym that may be used, and what do the letters stand for?

Answer 10

R=Race
A=Alarm
C=Contain
E=Evacuate

Question 11

What does a focused examination consist of in an emergency situation?

Answer 11

Checking the patient’s: neck head chest abdomen pelvis legs arms and portions of the back that are reachable without moving the patient.

Question 12

What is the initial assessment consist of in an emergency situation?

Answer 12

Evaluating of the patient’s responsiveness through his or her answer to your question

Question 13

What are three of the five major types of microorganisms?

Answer 13

Bacteria
Fungi
Protozoa
Rickettsiae (Parasites)
Viruses

Question 14

What is the most familiar type of microorganism that infects humans?

Answer 14

Bacteria

Question 15

What are two common signs of local infection?

Answer 15

Redness Edema Tenderness Warmth Drainage

Question 16

What are two of the three common practices that are used to prevent growth and spread of microorganisms?

Answer 16

Antiseptics Disinfection Sterilization

Question 17

What is the condition when victim has a pulse but is not breathing?

Answer 17

Respiratory arrest

Question 18

The method of prioritizing to make sure the victim in most severe condition is treated first is called?

Answer 18

Triage

Question 19

What are disease-causing microorganism called?

Answer 19

Pathogens

Question 20

The streptococci microorganism is what type of microorganism?

Answer 20

Bacteria

Question 21

An indwelling catheter is contaminated during the insertion process and subsequently causes an infection. What mode of transmission is this?

Answer 21

Indirect with a Fomite

Question 23

The Centers for Disease Control established rules to prevent the spread of microorganisms by considering all body fluids from any person to be potentially infectious. What is the name of these rules established by CDC?

Answer 23

Standard Precautions

Question 24

List three rules for basic body mechanics.

Answer 24

Maintain a broad base of support
Keep your back straight, bend from hips and knees
Use the strongest muscles of the legs to do the work
Carry heavy object close to the body
Avoid twisting your body whenever possible rather than lifting
Size up the load and get help if needed

Question 25

OSHA requires that employers inform employees of all chemicals and hazards in the workplace. Hazardous products must have information provided about the product identification, precautions to use when handling the chemicals, etc. What is the name of the document to inform employees of these hazards called? (Do not abbreviate)

Answer 25

Material Safety Data Sheets