Dynamics: Chapter 18
DeLaet: Dynamics of Health Care In Society: Safety and Infection Control
- 1.
Infection control methods that kill bacteria are referred to as _______________.
- A.
Bacteriostatic
- B.
Germicidal
- C.
Sanitization
- D.
Bacteriocidal
Correct Answer
D. Bacteriocidal -
- 2.
Common hazardous _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ found in health care settings include alcohol, which is used as a disinfectant, and ethylene oxide, which is used for sterilizing purposes.
- A.
Liquids
- B.
Toxins
- C.
Chemicals
- D.
Agents
Correct Answer
C. Chemicals -
- 3.
The most significant and most commonly observed infection-causing agent in health care institutions is _________________.
- A.
Virus
- B.
Protozoa
- C.
Parasites
- D.
Bacteria
Correct Answer
D. Bacteria -
- 4.
The highest level of infection control is _______________.
- A.
Sanitization
- B.
Disinfection
- C.
Asepsis
- D.
Sterilization
Correct Answer
D. Sterilization -
- 5.
Special detection badges are used to signal _______________.
- A.
Toxins
- B.
Air borne diseases
- C.
Blood borne diseases
- D.
Radiation
Correct Answer
D. Radiation -
- 6.
The smallest of all microorganisms, __________ are visible only with an electronic microscope.
- A.
Bacteria
- B.
Viruses
- C.
Parasites
- D.
Fungi
Correct Answer
B. Viruses -
- 7.
The person infected with a pathogen is also known as the __________ of the disease.
- A.
Host
- B.
Vector
- C.
Fomite
- D.
Carrier
Correct Answer
D. Carrier -
- 8.
When contact is made between the infected reservoir host and a susceptible host, ___________ transmission occurs.
- A.
Indirect
- B.
Casual
- C.
Blood borne
- D.
Direct
Correct Answer
D. Direct -
- 9.
These are substances that inhibit the growth of microorganisms but don’t kill them.
- A.
Antiseptics
- B.
Disinfectants
- C.
Bacteriostatics
- D.
Germicidals
Correct Answer
A. Antiseptics -
- 10.
Type of infection acquired in a health care facility is called ___________________.
- A.
Inherited
- B.
Opportunistic
- C.
Nosocomial
- D.
Septic
Correct Answer
C. Nosocomial -
- 11.
To operate a fire extinguisher, always read the directions first and then remember the acronym _______.
- A.
RICE
- B.
RACE
- C.
PASS
- D.
PRN
Correct Answer
C. PASS -
- 12.
Government agency that protects workers through enforcing laws to improve safety and the working environment.
- A.
DHHS
- B.
CDC
- C.
ASHA
- D.
OSHA
Correct Answer
D. OSHA -
- 13.
This government agency works to promote health and reduce disease. This agency responds to emergencies and disease outbreaks.
- A.
WHO
- B.
OSHA
- C.
CDC
- D.
ASHA
Correct Answer
C. CDC -
- 14.
___________________ are a set of procedures recognized by the CDC to reduce the transmission of microorganisms in any health care setting.
- A.
Universal precautions
- B.
Handwashing
- C.
Standard Precautions
- D.
Medical asepsis
Correct Answer
C. Standard Precautions -
- 15.
Assaults, a form of workplace _ _ _ _ _ _, are a serious hazard in the health care industry.
- A.
Altercation
- B.
Hazard
- C.
Accidents
- D.
Violence
Correct Answer
A. Altercation -
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