4N051 B Volume 1

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1.

Which of the following most accurately describes an organism that causes infection and disease?
- A.
  
  Antigen
- B.
  
  Antibody
- C.
  
  Pathogen
- D.
  
  Micro-organism
2.

Which classification of organisms is responsible for the disease malaria?
- A.
  
  Sporozoa
- B.
  
  Chlamydia
- C.
  
  Rickettsiae
- D.
  
  Mycoplasma
3.

Which stage of infection is the period of tiem between the invasion of the infectious agent into the body and the onset of symptoms of the particular disease?
- A.
  
  Illness
- B.
  
  Virulence
- C.
  
  Incubation
- D.
  
  Convalescence
4.

The mucous membrane filters and traps foreign bodies through
- A.
  
  Cilia
- B.
  
  Sneezing
- C.
  
  Handwashing
- D.
  
  The lymphatic system
5.

Which of the following is not a type of transmission-based precaution?
- A.
  
  Airborne
- B.
  
  Droplet
- C.
  
  Contact
- D.
  
  Enteric
6.

What is the most serious type of meningitis?
- A.
  
  Viral
- B.
  
  Serum
- C.
  
  Bacterial
- D.
  
  Pneumococcal
7.

Which transmission-based precaution must have monitored, negative air pressure?
- A.
  
  Droplet
- B.
  
  Contact
- C.
  
  Airborne
- D.
  
  Respiratory
8.

One of the most common and serious complications a female may develop form gonorrhea is
- A.
  
  Pelvic inflammatory disease
- B.
  
  Irregular menstral cycles
- C.
  
  Vaginal discharge
- D.
  
  Chlamydia
9.

Which medical term refers to practices designed to eliminate all micro-organisms on living tissue?
- A.
  
  Medical sepsis
- B.
  
  Medical asepsis
- C.
  
  Surgical sepsis
- D.
  
  Surgical asepsis
10.

Which substance is used to inhibit the growth and development of microorganisms on living tissue?
- A.
  
  Disinfectant
- B.
  
  Antiseptic
- C.
  
  Detergent
- D.
  
  Antitoxin
11.

What type of isolation are patients highly susceptible to infection placed in?
- A.
  
  Airborne
- B.
  
  Droplet
- C.
  
  Contact
- D.
  
  Reverse
12.

What procedures are followed when transporting an infectious patient to the radiology department?
- A.
  
  You must don gown, mask, and gloves prior to transporting the patient
- B.
  
  Notify all hospital personnel so they can take necessary precautions
- C.
  
  Give the patient a gown, mask, and gloves to wear before transport
- D.
  
  Hospital polic does not permit transport of infectious patients
13.

An acceptable alternative to an anteroom for an isolation unit is
- A.
  
  A storage cart
- B.
  
  An isolation cart
- C.
  
  The supply room
- D.
  
  The nurse's station
14.

When using a maks in an isolation unit, put the mask on
- A.
  
  After entering the unit, and take off before leaving
- B.
  
  After entering the unit, and take it off after leaving
- C.
  
  Before entering, and take it off before leaving
- D.
  
  Before entering, and take it off after leaving
15.

What is the first step in preparing objects for sterilization?
- A.
  
  Cleaning
- B.
  
  Disinfection
- C.
  
  Pasteurization
- D.
  
  Decontamination
16.

How long is an item immersed in sterilant during the sterilizaiton cycle of a peracetic acid sterilizer?
- A.
  
  Three minutes
- B.
  
  Five minutes
- C.
  
  Ten minutes
- D.
  
  Twelve minutes
17.

Which is not a commonly used disinfecting agent?
- A.
  
  Formaldehydes
- B.
  
  Hydrochloric acid
- C.
  
  Phenolics
- D.
  
  Alcohol
18.

How often do you clean and inspect steam sterilizers?
- A.
  
  Daily
- B.
  
  Daily and weekly
- C.
  
  Daily and monthly
- D.
  
  Weekly and monthly
19.

Diagnostic tests should be run on a peracetic acid sterilizer every
- A.
  
  Load
- B.
  
  Other load
- C.
  
  12 hours
- D.
  
  24 hours
20.

How often should biological testing be conducted and documented for hydorgen peroxide plasma sterilizers?
- A.
  
  Every load
- B.
  
  Every 30 loads
- C.
  
  At least once per day
- D.
  
  At least once per week
21.

Which basic human need category is rest included in?
- A.
  
  Safety
- B.
  
  Security
- C.
  
  Self-esteem
- D.
  
  Physiological
22.

Which vitamins are necessary for the production of red blood cells?
- A.
  
  Vitamins A
- B.
  
  Vitamins K
- C.
  
  Ascorbic acid
- D.
  
  B-complex vitamins
23.

What substance is necessary for hemoglobin synthesis?
- A.
  
  Iron
- B.
  
  Soy
- C.
  
  Niacin
- D.
  
  Calcium
24.

Plasma lipids include what three substances?
- A.
  
  Vitamins, minerals, and herbs
- B.
  
  Water, sucrose, and polyunsaturated fats
- C.
  
  Nitorgen, carbon dioxide, and glucosaccaride
- D.
  
  Triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol
25.

What two actions are included in the physiological need of rest?
- A.
  
  Rest and activity.
- B.
  
  Pain free and rest
- C.
  
  Activity and pain free
- D.
  
  Pain free and exercise