Question 1

Which of the following is the appropriate way to handle potentially infectious laundry waste?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wash potentially infectious laundry with all other laundry from the office
B)   Wash potentially infectious laundry separately from other laundry
C)   Place potentially infectious laundry in a red laundry bag marked with a biohazard symbol
D)   Take potentially infectious office laundry home to wash
E)   Place potentially infectious laundry in biohazardous waste containers to be disposed ofF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Unpasteurized milk from an infected cow is an example of a(n)  ____ factor in the transmission of disease.

Accepted Answer

A)   susceptibility
B)   immunity
C)   endogenous
D)   reservoir
E)   environmentalF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

A microorganisms strength or disease-producing power is called ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

All biohazardous waste containers must have which type of label attached.

Accepted Answer

A)   Green
B)   Yellow
C)   Orange-red
D)   Blue
E)   PurpleF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 5

________ is any type of protective gear worn to guard against physical hazards and must be provided by the employer at no charge to the employee.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

A living organism that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another person is called a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   fomite
B)   vector
C)   antigen
D)   microphage
E)   macrophageF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

________ are used in healthcare facilities for the care of all patients and are an important measure for preventing the transmission of disease in the healthcare setting.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which type of disease is spread by airborne transmission?

Accepted Answer

A)   Syphilis
B)   Escherichia coli bacteria
C)   Influenza
D)   Rubella
E)   MalariaF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

Hospitals now use ________, which are a combination of Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation (BSI) guidelines.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Many pathogens require a(n) ________ to provide nutrition and a place to multiply. This can be an animal, insect, or human whose body is capable of sustaining the growth of a pathogen.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Controlling injuries by altering the way a task is performed is known as _________________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis are often transmitted by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   bloodborne transmission
B)   foodborne transmission
C)   airborne transmission
D)   vector-borne transmission
E)   fomite transmissionF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 13

What type of infection is caused by a microorganism that is normally beneficial or harmless to humans?

Accepted Answer

A)   Endogenous infection
B)   Opportunistic infection
C)   Healthcare-associated infection
D)   Exogenous infection
E)   Susceptible hostF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

The condition in which pathogens are absent or controlled is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   immunity
B)   normal flora
C)   a subclinical case
D)   endogenous infection
E)   asepsisF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

The penalty for an OSHA violation when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result and when the employer knew, or should have known, of the hazard, is____.

Accepted Answer

A)   a possibility of a $3,300 fine
B)   a mandatory fine of up to $7,000
C)   immediate dismissal of the employee who caused the violation
D)   a fine of $33,000.00
E)   up to 6 months' imprisonmentF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Max came home with an itchy red rash. When his mother took him to the pediatrician, she determined that Max had chickenpox. The pediatrician asked if other children at his daycare also have chickenpox, because this is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   endogenous infection
B)   bacterial infection
C)   incurable infection
D)   exogenous infection
E)   healthcare-associated infectionF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following are considered aseptic precautions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Not using tissues when coughing
B)   Wearing gloves and a mask when working with a patient if you have a cold
C)   Taking a fever medication before going to work if you have a fever
D)   Leaning against the sink when washing your hands
E)   Using nail polish to protect your fingernailsF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Following ________ means assuming that all blood and body fluids are infected with bloodborne pathogens.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

An individual into whom a pathogen has been transmitted and who has little or no immunity to infection by that organism is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   reservoir host
B)   carrier
C)   susceptible host
D)   vector
E)   fomiteF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

An employer is required to offer a medical worker the HBV vaccination within ____ days of starting employment.

Accepted Answer

A)   5
B)   10
C)   30
D)   60
E)   90F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 6: Infection Control Fundamentals

Max came home with an itchy red rash. When his mother took him to the pediatrician, she determined that Max had chickenpox. The pediatrician asked if other children at his daycare also have chickenpox, because this is a(n) ____.

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An employer is required to offer a medical worker the HBV vaccination within ____ days of starting employment.

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Unpasteurized milk from an infected cow is an example of a(n) ____ factor in the transmission of disease.

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An individual into whom a pathogen has been transmitted and who has little or no immunity to infection by that organism is a ____.

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Hospitals now use ________, which are a combination of Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation (BSI) guidelines.

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Which type of disease is spread by airborne transmission?

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A microorganisms strength or disease-producing power is called ________.

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The condition in which pathogens are absent or controlled is ____.

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________ are used in healthcare facilities for the care of all patients and are an important measure for preventing the transmission of disease in the healthcare setting.

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Many pathogens require a(n) ________ to provide nutrition and a place to multiply. This can be an animal, insect, or human whose body is capable of sustaining the growth of a pathogen.

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The penalty for an OSHA violation when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result and when the employer knew, or should have known, of the hazard, is____.

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Controlling injuries by altering the way a task is performed is known as _________________.

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Respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis are often transmitted by ____.

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All biohazardous waste containers must have which type of label attached.

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