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Terms in this set (30)
Which of the following would not break the chain of infection? (hand washing, sanitation, disinfection, or throwing needles in the garbage)
throwing needles in the garbage
What is the name given to a microorganism that can exist only in the presence of oxygen? (aerobe, anaerobe, heterotroph, or oxygenophile)
aerobe
List 3 protective mechanisms the body provides to prevent the invasion of pathogens.
skin, mucous membranes, cilia
All of the following are considered other potentially infectious materials (OPIMs) EXCEPT: (semen, tears and sweat, vaginal secretions, or any body fluid visibly contaminated with blood)
tears and sweat
In any of the acute viral hepatitis diseases, which organ is affected? (liver, kidney, heart, or gallbladder)
liver
Practices such as hand washing, general cleaning, and disinfectant are all part of which of the following? (surgical asepsis, OSHA compliance, medical asepsis, or infection control)
medical asepsis
All of the following are desirable characteristics of safety devices except what? (jet injection, does not work passively, easy to use, or can't be deactivated)
does not work passively
On the pH scale, a pH of 8 is considered more acidic or alkaline(basic)?
Alkaline
Which of the following best defines pathogen? (normal flora, necessary for plant survival, help cure disease, or cause infectious disease)
cause infectious disease
What is the name of a microorganism that uses living substances as a food source?
Heterotroph
What is the FIRST thing you should do if a cut on your bare hand accidentally comes in contact with a patient's blood? (apply gloves, obtain a Hepatitis B vaccination, report the incident to the physician, or wash your hands with soap and water)
wash your hands with soap and water
What is the term used to describe a microorganism that produces disease? (virus, pathogen, bacteria, or infection)
pathogen
Which of the following is considered an antibiotic resistant bacteria? (MMR, meningitis, pneuomococcal, or MRSA)
MRSA
The purpose of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is to: (improve the quality of lab testing in the US, protect public health and the environment outside of the workplace, reduce the risk to employees of exposure to infectious diseases, or prevent exposure of employees to bloodborne pathogens)
reduce the risk to employees of exposure to infectious diseases
Define the meaning of the suffix -gen
producing