Trivia Questions Over Microorganisms
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- 1.(001) Which of the following most accurately described an organism that causes infection and disease?
- A.
Antigen
- B.
Antibody
- C.
Pathogen
- D.
Microorganism
- 2.(001) Which classification of organisms is responsible for the disease malaria?
- A.
Sporozoa
- B.
Clamydia
- C.
Rickettsia
- D.
Mycoplasma
- 3.(002) Which stage of infection is the period of time 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.(002) The mucous membrane filters and traps foreign bodies through
- A.
Cilia
- B.
Sneezing
- C.
Handwashing
- D.
The lymphatic system
- 5.(002) Which of the following is not a type of transmission-based precaution?
- A.
Airborne
- B.
Droplet
- C.
Contact
- D.
Enteric
- 6.(002) Which transmission-based precaution must have monitored, negative air pressure?
- A.
Droplet
- B.
Contact
- C.
Airborne
- D.
Respiratory
- 7.(003) Which is the most serious type of meningitis?
- A.
Viral
- B.
Serum
- C.
Bacterial
- D.
Pneumococcal
- 8.(003) One of the most common and serious complications a female may develop from gonorrhea is
- A.
Pelvic inflammatory disease
- B.
Irregular menstral cycles
- C.
Vaginal discharge
- D.
Chlamydia
- 9.(004) Which medical term refers to practices designed to eliminate all microorganisms?
- A.
Medical sepsis
- B.
Medical asepsis
- C.
Surgical sepsis
- D.
Surgical asepsis
- 10.(004) Which substance is used to inhibit the growth and development of microorganisms on living tissue?
- A.
Disinfectant
- B.
Antiseptic
- C.
Detergent
- D.
Antitoxin
- 11.(005) What type of isolation are patients highly susceptible to infection placed in?
- A.
Airborne
- B.
Droplet
- C.
Contact
- D.
Reverse
- 12.(005) What procedures are followed when transporting an infectious patient to the radiology department?
- A.
You must don a 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 policy does not permit transport of infectious patients
- 13.(005) 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.(005) When using a mask in an isolation unit, put the mask on
- A.
After entering the unit, and take it 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.(006) What is the first step in preparing objects for sterilization?
- A.
Cleaning
- B.
Disinfection
- C.
Pasteurization
- D.
Decontamination
- 16.(006) How long is an item immersed in the sterilant during the sterilization cycle of a peracetic acid sterilizer?
- A.
Three minutes
- B.
Five minutes
- C.
10 minutes
- D.
12 minutes
- 17.(006) Which is not a commonly used disinfecting agent?
- A.
Formaldehydes
- B.
Hydrochloric acid
- C.
Phenolics
- D.
Alcohol
- 18.(006) How often do you clean and inspect steam sterilizers?
- A.
Daily
- B.
Daily and weekly
- C.
Daily and monthly
- D.
Weekly and monthly
- 19.(006) Diagnostic tests should be run on a peracetic acid sterilizer every
- A.
Load
- B.
Other load
- C.
12 hours
- D.
24 hours
- 20.(006) How often should biological testing be conducted and documented for hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizers?
- A.
Every load
- B.
Every 30 loads
- C.
At least once per day
- D.
At least once a week
- 21.(007) Which basic human need category is rest included in?
- A.
Safety
- B.
Security
- C.
Self-esteem
- D.
Physiological
- 22.(007) 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.(007) What substance is necessary for hemoglobin synthesis?
- A.
Iron
- B.
Soy
- C.
Niacin
- D.
Calcium
- 24.(007) Plasma lipids include what three substances?
- A.
Vitamins, minerals, and herbs
- B.
Water, sucrose, and polyunsaturated fats
- C.
Nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and glucosaccaride
- D.
Triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol
- 25.(007) 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
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