Unit IV RAD 110 Flashcards
1
Q
What includes complete sterilization of equipment and the appropriate skin preparation?
a. Medical asepsis
b. Sterilization asepsis
c. Surgical asepsis
d. None of these
A
Surgical asepsis
2
Q
Which of the following demonstrates the cycle of infection?
a. Pathogen, growth, exit, transport, entry, susceptible host
b. Pathogen, transport, host
c. Pathogen, growth, host
d. Pathogen and susceptible host
A
Pathogen, growth, exit, transport, entry, susceptible host
3
Q
What type of catheter is the Foley?
a. retention balloon
b. straight
c. coiled
d. self-cleansing
A
retention balloon
4
Q
A radiographer would not need to wear gloves while assisting a patient with a urinal.
True
False
A
False
5
Q
Radiology departments use halogen chlorine and iodine as a bactericidal agent.
True
False
A
True
6
Q
Which of these do not belong in the cycle of infection?
a. a susceptible host
b. medical asepsis must exist
c. an existing pathogen
d. a source for growth and reproduction must exist for the pathogen
A
medical asepsis must exist
7
Q
Surgical aspesis is the same as:’
a. Aseptic technique
b. sterile technique
c. clean technique
d. standard precautions
A
sterile technique
8
Q
Chemical substances that inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms without necessarily killing them are called:
- antiseptics
- germicides
- disinfectants
A
1 only
9
Q
A sterile pack is used for each of the following procedures except:
a. myelogram
b. venogram
c. barium enema
d. angiogram
A
barium enema
10
Q
Standard precautions are used to protect the patient only.
True
False
A
False
11
Q
When ready to leave the patient who is in isolation, what must be done?
a. wash hands
b. wash the patient’s hands
c. wash hands and use paper towels to touch the faucet handles, if equipped with handles.
d. shower
A
wash hands and use paper towels to touch the faucet handles, if equipped with handles.
12
Q
The primary infection control practice is:
a. Autoclaving
b. Use of germicides
c. Use of antiseptics
d. Hand washing
A
Hand washing
13
Q
Which precaution(s) is(are) used when pathogens disseminate through large particular droplets expelled from the patient?
a. contact precautions
b. droplet precautions
c. airborne precautions
d. all of the above.
A
droplet precautions
14
Q
Microorganisms that cause infectious diseases can be classified as:
a. lytic
b. endogenous
c. pathogenic
d. nosocomial
A
pathogenic
15
Q
When wearing a mask in isolation:
a. Leave either the nose or the mouth exposed for freer breathing
b. put it on last
c. cover both the nose and the mouth
d. masks are not necessary in isolation rooms
A
cover both the nose and the mouth
16
Q
A chest tube is used to reinflate a collapsed lung.
True
False
A
True
17
Q
The most important way to prevent the spread of infection is:
a. handwashing
b. wearing gloves
c. using a gown
d. using chemical disinfectants
A
handwashing
18
Q
Linens used in the radiology department should:
a. be changed from one patient to another
b. be changed after three patients have used them
c. be discarded only if soiled
d. not be used because they contribute to the spread of disease
A
be changed from one patient to another
19
Q
All of the following describe an exogenous mode of transmision except:
a. mosquito, tick or flea
b. fomite, such as a cassette
c. normal flora, such as bacteria in the mouth
d. West nile virus
A
normal flora, such as bacteria in the mouth
20
Q
The purpose of sterile technique is to eliminate all harmful microorganisms.
True
False
A
False
21
Q
Nondisposable bedpans must be sterilized between uses.
True
False
A
True
22
Q
A Swana-Ganz catheter is a(n) ________ catheter.
a. arterial
b. atrial
c. venous
d. pulmonary
A
venous
23
Q
Sterilization is the only process that:
a. destroys all microbes
b. is used for medical asepsis
c. balances microbial population
d. allows good bacteria to survive
A
destroys all microbes
24
Q
Which of the following statements are true regarding a two-member team performing mobile radiography on a patient with MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphyloccus aureus) precautions?
- One radiographer remains clean that is, he or she has no physical contact with the patient
- The radiographer who positions the mobile unit also makes the exposure
- The radiographer who positions the cassette also retrieves the cassette and remove it from its plastic protective cover.
A
1 and 2 only
25
Which of the following is an accepted method of sterilization?
a. Bleach bath
b. Dry heat
c. Antiseptic wash
d. Hand washing
dry heat
26
Medical asepsis can be defined as the _________ of pathogenic microorganisms in the environment.
a. complete destruction and removal
b. method of creating new types
c. method of encouraging growth
d. reduction in number
reduction in number
27
A portable chest radiograph must be obtained on a patient in isolation. The BEST method to minimize contamination of the radiographic equipment is to:
a. permit only one radiographer to complete the examination
b. have a nurse on the floor perform the radiographic examination instead of the radiographer
c. have the medical facilities nursing supervisor perform the examination instead of the radiographer
d. have two radiographers perform the examination, one to touch the patient and one to touch only the equipment.
have two radiographers perform the examination, one to touch the patient and one to touch only the equipment.
28
Do not invade the space between:
a. The sterile field and the wall
b. The physician and the sterile field
c. The radiographer and the patient
d. None of the above
The physician and the sterile field
29
All of the following are types of indirect transmission except:
a. fomite
b. vector
c. aerosol
d. touching
touching
30
Which of the following is a violation of correct sterile techniques?
a. Gowns are considered sterile in the front down to the waist, including the arms.
b. Sterile gloves must be kept above waist level
c. Persons in sterile dress should pass each other face to face
d. A sterile field should not be left unattended
Persons in sterile dress should pass each other face to face
31
Used bandages and dressings must be placed into:
a. lead containers
b. plastic bags
c. waterproof bags and sealed
d. Metal pans
waterproof bags and sealed
32
The purpose of sterile technique is to reduce the number of harmful microorganisms.
True
False
True
33
The pacemaker pulse generator is placed directly into the lung.
True
False
False
34
In which direction should the top flap be opened when opening a wrapped sterile package?
a. Away from the dominant hand
b. Away from the individual
c. Toward the dominant hand
d. Toward the individual
Away from the individual
35
Urinals are provided to patients who are not ambulatory.
True
False
true
36
Exposing items to a mixture of gases that will not harm the material but will remove microorganisms is called:
a. Medical asepsis
b. Surgical Asepsis
c. Standard precautions
d. Gas sterilization
Gas sterilization
37
The purpose of surgical hand scrub is to:
1. Remove debris and transient microorganisms from the hands, nails and forearms.
2. destroy infected material
3. inhibit rapid rebound growth of microorganisms
1 and 3 only
38
Which of the following is the primary concern during enteric isolation precautions?
a. Vectors
b. Fecal material
c. Blood
d. Airborne droplets
Fecal material
39
Which of the following is not true concerning sterile fields?
a. Touch the inner surface to make sure it is smooth and ready for sterile instruments.
b. Unfold the first corner of the pack away from you
c. Pull the front portion of the wrap toward you and drop it
d. All of the above are true
Touch the inner surface to make sure it is smooth and ready for sterile instruments.
40
A system that uses barriers between blood, all body fluids, nonintact skin, and mucous membranes of all individuals and susceptible persons is called:
a. Universal precautions
b. infection control
c. Standard precautions
d. Linear, nonthreshold
Standard precautions
41
In which of the following situations should a radiographer wear protective eye gear (goggles)?
1. When performing an upper GI radiography examination
2. When assisting the radiologist during an angiogram
3. When assisting the radiologist in a biopsy/aspiration procedure
2 and 3 only
42
All of the following statements describe the use of standard precautions except for which of the following?
a. washing hands before and after touching body fluids
b. wearing gloves and gowns
c. using only for patients from the emergency department
d. never recapping used needles
using only for patients from the emergency department
43
Which of the following types of infection transmission occur via coughing or sneezing?
a. contact transmission
b. Droplet transmission
c. Airborne transmission
d. Vectorborne transmission
Droplet transmission
44
You are called to the trauma center to perform a bedside radiographic procedure on a patient and you suspect the patient may have hepatitis B. What are safe practices to follow?
1. Always put on gloves
2. Always put on a mask
3. Always wash hands after the procedure
1 and 3 only
45
What is usually used to perform medical asepsis?
a. water and chemicals
b. Complete sterilzation procedure
c. surgical suite procedures
d. None of the above
water and chemicals
46
The most effective method of sterilization is
a. dry heat
b. moist heat
c. pasteurization
d. freezing
moist heat
47
The type of isolation practiced to prevent the spread of infectious agents in aerosol form is
a. respiratory isolation
b. protective isolation
c. contact isolation
d. strict isolation
respiratory isolation
48
What parts of a gown are considered sterile?
1. sleeves
2. front from the waist up
3. back below the waist
1 and 2 only
49
When wearing a protective cap for isolation:
a. it should be put on last
b. all hair should be tucked inside
c. Hair may remain outside because it cannot become contaminated
d. None of the above
all hair should be tucked inside
50
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), what type of isolation precautions should be used for HIV-positive patients?
a. standard (universal)
b. Enteric
c. Respiratory
d. Strict
standard (universal)
51
A pacemaker prevents bradycardia by:
1. Sensing the patient's heartbeats
2. Pacing the heart when it does not contract
3. Producing electrical impulses
1,2 and 3
52
The infection streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) is caused by a
a. virus
b. fungus
c. protozoan
d. bacterium
bacterium
53
Moisture permits contamination
True
False
True
54
What type of precautions prevents the spread of infectious agents in aerosal form?
a. strict isolation
b. Airborne precautions
c. Protective isolation
d. Contact precautions
Airborne precautions
55
Which of the following diseases require the employment of body substances precautions by health care workers?
1. acquired immunodificiency syndrome
2. hepatitis B
3. Malaria
1 and 2 only
56
When contact with microorganisms is prevented through a combination of chemical agents, soap, water and friction:
a. medical asepsis exists
b. the environment is completely sterile
c. surgical aspesis exists
d. no new microorganisms can develop
medical asepsis exists
57
Urinary catheterization is performed under aseptic technique.
True
False
True
58
To limit cross-contamination at the sink:
a. use paper towels when touching the faucet
b. use a new bottle of antiseptic scrub at every wash
c. always prepare to wash with gloves on
d. use only hot water
use paper towels when touching the faucet
59
Examples of a disease that may be transferred by vector include:
1. malaria
2. Lyme disease
3. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
1 and 2 only
60
Asepsis must be employed:
a. For all procedures
b. Whenever the skin is broken or an invasive procedure takes place
c. When known pathogenic organisms are present
d. When the patient requests it
Whenever the skin is broken or an invasive procedure takes place
61
Which of the following is considered regulated medical waste?
1. A used, but empty syringe
2. A used bedpan
3. Blood-soaked gauze
1 and 3 only
62
This type of infection transmission occurs mainly on dust:
a. Contact transmission
b. Droplet transmission
c. Airborne transmission
d. Common Vehicle transmission
Airborne transmission
63
Which of the following is not an example of an NG tube?
a. Levin
b. Salem-sump
c. Foley
d. Cantor
Foley
64
Microorganisms that need a host to reporduce and are unresponsive to antibiotics are called:
a. bacteria
b. fungi
c. protozoa
d. viruses
viruses
65
Infection control in which microorganisms have been eliminated as much as possible by the use of water and chemical disinfectants is called:
a. Medical asepsis
b. Surgical asepsis
c. Standard precautions
d. Gas sterilization
Medical asepsis
66
Medical asepsis is also referred to as:
a. aseptic or clean technique
b. surgical asepsis
c. sterile technique
d. universal precautions
aseptic or clean technique
67
Which of the following are most resistant to aseptic techniques?
a. yeasts
b. Bacillic spore bacteria
c. Molds
d. Streptococci bacteria
Bacillic spore bacteria
68
The patient most susceptible to a nosocomial infection is which of the following?
a. adult patients
b. children
c. emergency department patients
d. immunocompromised patients
immunocompromised patients
69
Which of the following is a violation of correct sterile techniques?
a. Gowns are considered sterile in the front down to the waist, including the arms
b. Sterile gloves must be kept above the waist level
c. Persons in sterile dress should pass each other face to face
d. A sterile field should not be left unattended
Persons in sterile dress should pass each other face to face
70
What is the MOST common means of spreading infection?
a. improperly disposed of contaminated waste
b. Instruments improperly sterilized
c. Soiled lines
d. Human hands
Human hands
71
The most important barrier to an individual propagating the infectious organism is which of the following?
a. incubation period
b. quick access to antibiotics
c. body's immune defenses
d. entry to the cell wall
body's immune defenses
72
For insertion of the NG tube, place the patient in the Trendelenburg position.
True
False
False
73
What is usualy used to perform medical asepsis?
a. Water and chemicals
b. Surgical suite procedures
c. Complete Sterilization procedure
d. None of these
Water and chemicals
74
Which of the following describes sources of nosocomial infections?
a. improperly sterilized surgical equipment
b. dirty radiographic tables and cassettes
c. contaminated urinary (Foley) catheters
d. b and c
e. all of the above
all of the above
75
The term that best describes the absolute removal of all life form is:
a. antisepsis
b. medical asepsis
c. disinfection
d. sterilization
sterilization
76
The common cold is an example of an infection by a:
a. bacterium
b. virus
c. fungus
d. protozoan
virus
77
Which of the following body fluids are potential carriers of HIV?
1. semen
2. vaginal secretions
3. blood
1 ,2 and 3
78
Which of the following kinds of infection transmission occurs secondary to touching?
a. Contact transmission
b. Droplet transmission
c. Airborne transmission
d. Vectorborne transmission
Contact transmission
79
Which of the following are vectors?
1. human with an infectious upper respiratory disease who coughs
2. dog with rabies
3. mosquito that transmits malaria
2 and 3 only
80
A sterile person can reach over a sterile field.
True
False
True
81
Personnel in sterile gown and gloves must pass each other back to back.
True
False
True
82
Damp objects are assumed to be:
a. Sterile
b. Aseptic
c. Safe
d. Contaminated
Contaminated
83
Under fluoroscopy, the lead of a pacemaker is advanced to:
a. the aorta
b. the subclavian veing
c. the right atrium
d. the apex of the right ventricle
the apex of the right ventricle
84
If you suspect an object is contaminated, assume:
a. That it is contaminated
b. That is should be used immediately
c. That it is not contaminated, so as not to waste supplies
d. That your hands must be sterilized
That it is contaminated
85
An autoclave is used for:
a. dry heat sterilization
b. chemical sterilization
c. gas sterilization
d. steam sterilization
steam sterilization
86
Guidelines for cleaning contaminated objects or surfaces include:
1. Clean from the most contaminated to the least contaminated area
2. Clean in a circular motion, starting from the center and working outward.
3. Clean from the top down
3 only
87
When disposing of contaminated needles, they are placed in a special container using what procedure?
a. Recap the needle, remove the syringe, and dispose of the needle.
b. Do not recap the needle, remove the syringe, and dispose of the needle.
c. Recap the needle and dispose of the entire syringe
d. Do not recap the needle and dispose of the entire syringe
Do not recap the needle and dispose of the entire syringe
88
Standard precautions apply to:
a. Only patients on precautions
b. HIV patients
c. All patients
d. Patients who are bleeding
All patients
89
Which of the folllowing are types of intravenous lines?
1. Swan-Ganz
2. Femoral
3. Hickman
1 and 3 only
90
Before the portable x-ray machine, that was used in an isolation room, is returned to the radiology department or storage area, it must be:
a. Recharged
b. Calibrated
c. Cleaned thoroughly
d. None of the above
Cleaned thoroughly
91
The number one priority for proper sterile technique is:
a. hand washing
b. sterile draping
c. sterile gowning
d. sterile gloving
hand washing
92
What type of transmission occurs when the host inhales infectious droplets or dust particles?
a. Vector
b. Fomites
c. Airborne
d. Inhalation
Airborne
93
Mobile radiography in isolation should be performed by:
a. One radiographer so as not to contaminate two radiographers
b. A nurse who is familiar with isolation
c. Two radiographers
d. A radiographer and a physician
Two radiographers
94
Which of the following procedures will protect the radiographer from being contaminated from possibly infectious materials?
1. handle patients bedpan or urinal only when wearing protective gloves
2. after use, discard disposable needles and syringes in appropriate disposal containers
3. recap all used needles prior to disposal
1 and 2 only
95
When handling sterile gloves with a nonsterile hand, which of the following is not considered sterile?
a. the outside of the cuff
b. the inside of the cuff
c. the fingertips of the glove
d. the thumb of the glove
the inside of the cuff
96
All of the following statements regarding handwashing and skin care are correct except:
a. hands should be washed after each patient examination
b. Faucets should be opened and closed with paper towels
c. Hands should be smooth and free from chapping
d. Any cracks or abrasions should be left uncovered to facilitate healing
Any cracks or abrasions should be left uncovered to facilitate healing
97
Which of the following statements are true regarding the two-member team of radiographers performing mobile radiography on a patient under strict isolation for extensive burns?
1. One radiographer remains "clean" - that is, he or she has no physical contact with the patient
2. The radiographer who positions the moble unit also makes the exposure
3. The radiographer who positions the cassette also retrieves the cassette and removes it from its plastic protective cover
All of the above
98
Which of the following should be used to disinfect the area after a blood spill?
a. Soap and water
b. One part bleach to ten parts water
c. Betadine solution
d. One part alcohol to ten parts water
One part bleach to ten parts water
99
Gloves must always be worn when:
a. Assisting patients with urinals or bedpans
b. Handling needles and syringes
c. Handling bandages and dressings
d. All of the above
All of the above
100
Federal regulation regarding infection control in the workplace, as amended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), make the following requirements:
1. Hepatitis B immunizations must be made availabe to all hospital employees
2. Puncture-proof containers must be provided for all used needles
3. Follow- up care must be provided to any staff accidentally exposed to blood splash/needle stick
2 and 3 only
101
The first tier of transmission-based isolation precautions are called:
a. universal precautions
b. Infection control
c. Standard precautions
d. Linear, nonthreshold
Standard precaution
102
Which of the following procedures would protect a compromised patient from potential infection?
1. Clean mobile radiographic equipment before entering the patients room
2. wash hands before touching the patient or anything in his room
3. Place the loaded cassette behind the patients back, making sure that the hospital gown is closed.
1,2 and 3
103
Which of the following chemical methods of asepsis is applied topically?
a. bacteriostatic agent
b. disinfectant
c. antiseptic
d. a and b
e. all of the above
antiseptic
104
Needles and syringes must be disposed of in:
a. Lead containers
b. Sharps containers
c. Plastic bags
d. Metal pans
Sharps containers
105
The two most common types of NG tubes are:
1. Levin
2. Salem-Sump
3. Miller-Abbott
4. Cantor
1 and 2
106
The protection against infection before, during and after surgery is:
a. medical asepsis
b. surgical asepsis
c. sterile asepsis
d. radiology asepsis
Surgical asepsis
107
The medical term used to describe the expectoration of blood is:
a. hematemesis
b. hemoptysis
c. hematuria
d. epistaxis
hemoptysis
108
The morphology, genetic constitution, and biochemistry classify bacteria.
True
False
True
109
According to the CDC, all of the following precaution guidelines are true, except:
a. Airborned precautions require that the patient wear a mask
b. Masks are indicated when caring for patients on MRSA precautions
c. Patients under MRSA precautions require a negative-pressure room.
d. Gloves are indicated when caring for a patient on droplet precautions
Patient under MRSA precautions require a negative-pressure room.
110
What type of precautions prevents the spread of infectious agents in aerosol form?
a. Strict isolation
b. Protective isolation
c. Airborne precautions
d. Contact precautions
Airborne precautions
111
You must wash your hands for which of the following conditions?
a. before and after patient contact
b. after touching each cassette
c. after removal of sterile or nonsterile gloves
d. more than one, but not all of the above
e. a, b and c
More than one, but not all of the above
112
A patient with an upper respiratory tract infection is transported to the radiology department for a chest examination. Who should be masked?
1. Technologist
2. Transporter
3. Patient
3 only
113
Infectious waste must be handled according to:
a. Radiation protection guidlines
b. Radiology department rules
c. CDC guidelines
d. The condition of the patient
CDC guidelines
114
Body substances and fluids that are considered infectious, or potentially infectious, include
1. feces
2. breast milk
3. wound drainage
1, 2 and 3
115
Protective or reverse isolation is required in which of the following conditions?
1. tuberculosis
2. burns
3. Leukemia
2 and 3
116
A common device used for high pressure steam sterilization is called the:
a. thermal ventilator
b. autoclave
c. vector chamber
d. inhalator
autoclave
117
Infectious waste is placed in containers:
a. Made of lead
b. properly labeled as to the type of waste therein
c. That will be incinerated
d. Made only of plastic
properly labeled as to the type of waste therein
118
For items which can withstand head, which of the following methods of sterilization is the quickest and most convenient?
a. boiling
b. gas
c. chemical
d. steam
steam
119
Aseptic technique is meant to:
a. eliminate all pathogens
b. be used during surgical procedures
c. be used only for syringe preparations
d. minimize as many microbes as possible and limit infection spread.
minimize as many microbes as possible and limit infection spread.
120
The surgical C-arm does not need to be draped.
True
False
false
121
Airborne precautions require the use of:
a. Gowns
b. Masks
c. Standard precautions
d. More than one, but not all of the above
More than one, but not all of the above
122
Hypochlorite bleach (Clorox) and lysol are examples of:
a. Antiseptics
b. Antifungal agents
c. Bacteriostatics
d. disinfectants
disinfectants
123
Infection specifically related to health care delivery is termed:
a. sepsis
b. AIDS
c. enteric infection
d. nosocomial
nosocomial
124
The first step in pouring liquids into containers in a sterile field is to:
a. Allow the liquid to drop onto the sterile field
b. Pour a small amount into a waste receptacle to cleanse the lip of the bottle
c. Carefully determine the contents of the container
d. Immediately pour the solution when requested to do so
Carefully determine the contents of the container
125
Standard precautions assumes:
a. all body fluids are sources of infection
b. all patients are infected
c. all persons in the vicinity are infected
d. A and B
e. all of the above
A and B
126
Medical aseptic technique applies to the following concept:
a. Sterilize all items
b. Reduce as many microorganisms as possible in a clean environment
c. Autoclaving as the the answer to microbial reduction
d. Surgical Aseptic technique
Reduce as many microorganisms as possible in a clean environment
127
Which of the following categories of asepsis does handwashing fall within?
a. sterilization
b. medical asepsis
c. surgical asepsis
d. a and c
medical asepsis
128
All of the following statements regarding hand washing and skin care are correct except:
a. hands should be washed after each patient examination
b. faucets should be opened and closed with paper towels
c. hands should be smooth and free from chapping
d. any cracks or abrasions should be left uncovered to facilitate healing
any cracks or abrasions should be left uncovered to facilitate healing
129
Contact precautions require the use of:
a. Gowns
b. Masks
c. Standard Precautions
d. More than one, but not all of the above.
e. All of the above
More than one, but not all of the above.
130
When caring for isolation patients in the radiology department, what is the first step to take?
a. identify the isolation category and follow guidelines
b. Cover the x-ray table wiht a sheet
c. Place contaminated materials in appropriate discard bag
d. determine what has caused the infection
identify the isolation category and follow guidelines
131
Chemical substances that are used to kill pathogenic bacteria are called:
1. Antiseptics
2. Germicides
3. Disinfectants
2 and 3 only
132
Urinary tract infections are the number one cause of:
a. Myocardial infarctions
b. Nosocomial infections
c. Cerebrovascular accidents
d. Renal calculi
Nosocomial infections
133
There is no discomfort associated with a nasogastric tube.
True
False
False
134
Most antiseptic wash solutions take at least ______ to begin their effectiveness.
a. 3 to 5 seconds
b. 30 to 60 seconds
c. 10 to 15 seconds
d. 5 minutes
30 to 60 seconds
135
By what mode of transmission are respiratory diseases usually spread?
a. Direct contact
b. fomites
c. droplet
d. vector
droplet
136
Of the four stages of infection, which is the stage during which the infection is most communicable?
a. Latent period
b. Incubation period
c. Disease phase
d. Convalescent phase
Disease phase
137
According to the CDC, which of the following body fluids should be treated as if they contained pathogenic microorganisms?
1. Any fluid containing blood
2. Cerebrospinal fluid
3. Synovial fluid
1, 2, and 3
138
After donning sterile gloves, the hands must be placed:
a. Under the arms when tired
b. In front of the body, resting on the front of the sterile gown
c. In a folded arms position
d. In front of the body without touching anything
In front of the body without touching anything
139
The complete killing of all microorganisms is termed:
a. Surgical asepsis
b. Sterilization
c. Medical asepsis
d. Disinfection
Sterilization
140
Hypochorite bleach (chlorox) and Lysol are examples of:
a. antiseptics
b. bacteriostatics
c. antifungal agents
d. disinfectants
disinfectants
141
The basis of standard precautions is that:
a. Every health care worker demand diagnosis prior to servicing the patient
b. Only specific disease processes be protected against
c. Every health care worker approach every patient and body specimen as if it were infected
d. All AIDS patients be identified to health care workers
Every health care worker approach every patient and body specimen as if it were infected
142
A sterile field may be temporarily abandoned or out of sight:
a. Anytime during the procedure
b. Anytime before the procedure
c. Never
d. If necessary because of short staffing
Never
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When working with an isolation patient in the radiology department, who should be involved?
a. One radiographer, so as not to contaminate two radiographers
b. A nurse who is familiar with isolation guidelines
c. Two radiographers
d. A radiographer and a physician
Two radiographers
144
Separately wrapped sterile items may be added to the sterile field by opening the pack and:
a. carefully placing the items by hand into the sterile field
b. using forceps to place the items into the sterile field
c. Allowing the items to drop onto the sterile field
d. Never add other sterile items to an already sterile field.
Allowing the items to drop onto the sterile field
145
Urine should flow in a female patient when the catheter has been inserted approximately:
a. 1 1/2 in
b. 2 1/2 in
c. 4 1/2 in
d. 8 1/2 in
146
Which of the following provide examples of POOR practical asepsis?
1. washing hands between patients
2. not using appropriate body substance precautions when handling items contaminated with body substances
3. coughing without covering the mouth
2 and 3 only
147
Microorganisms include:
1. bacteria
2. fungi
3. Viruses
1,2 and 3
148
Sterile technique must be used under which of the following conditions?
1. The patients skin is punctured or opened for a procedure
2. The patients skin is damaged during trauma, burns, or surgery
3. Whenever the patients body is entered by insertion of a device or instrument
149
What is the first step to be performed when gloving?
a. Open outer package
b. Open inner package, exposing the gloves
c. Carefully unfold the cuff on both gloves
d. Wash hands thoroughly
Wash hands thoroughly
150
How can leakage from a double-lumen tube be prevented?
a. Clamp with a hemostate
b. Clamp with a regular clamping device
c. Use a piston-like syringe
d. Leakage is not a problem with a double-lumen tube
Use a piston-like syringe
151
Droplet precautions require the use of:
a. Gowns
b. Masks
c. Standard Precautions
d. More than one of the above
e. All of the above
More than one of the above
152
Disinfectants are used to:
a. destroy all microbes
b. inhibit microbial growth
c. destroy all pathogenic microbes
d. balance the pathogenic microbes for immediate control
destroy all microbes
