Question 1

________ precautions are used for scabies infections.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ precautions are used for scabies infections....

Question 2

Chemical compounds that are used to remove or kill pathogenic microorganisms are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chemical compounds that are used to remove...

Question 3

Droplet precautions are used for large-particle droplets, which are larger than ________ microns, from an infected person.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Droplet precautions are used for large-particle droplets,...

Question 4

MRSA represents methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Reverse isolation is commonly used for patients who have:

Accepted Answer

A)   Vibrio cholerae
B)   immunodeficiency disorders
C)   hepatitis A
D)   whooping coughE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

In the process of preparing to enter a patient's isolation room, which of the following would occur first?

Accepted Answer

A)   donning gloves
B)   untying gown at the neck
C)   discarding mask
D)   donning maskE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

A doorknob is considered a ________ in health care facilities since it can harbor infectious agents and transmit infections..

Accepted Answer

The answer of A doorknob is considered a ________ in...

Question 8

Measles requires airborne precautions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 9

Which of the following is a vector in transmitting infectious diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)   age
B)   mites
C)   rabies
D)   SalmonellaE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is the proper sequence for removal of isolation apparel after blood collection in an isolation room?

Accepted Answer

A)   gloves, mask, gown
B)   goggles, gown, gloves
C)   mask, goggles, gloves
D)   gloves, gown, maskE) A) and B)
F) B) and C) D

Question 11

Which of the following would require contact precautions?

Accepted Answer

A)   scabies
B)   scarlet fever
C)   rubella
D)   tuberculosisE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

If an accident such as a needlestick occurs, the injured health care worker should immediately:

Accepted Answer

A)   contact his or her immediate supervisor
B)   fill out the necessary health care forms
C)   cleanse the area with isopropyl alcohol and apply an adhesive bandage
D)   take the needle back to the clinical laboratory for verification of the accidentE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

A flu vaccination is an example of a fomite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 14

In the "chain of infection," the reservoir is:

Accepted Answer

A)   the pathogen
B)   the patient who is carrying the pathogen
C)   the patient who is exposed to the pathogen
D)   the invasive bacteriaE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

A respirator is an example of PPE.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following organizations oversees the investigation and control of various diseases, especially those that are communicable?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Joint Commission
B)   JCAHO
C)   CDC
D)   CLIAE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Diphtheria requires droplet precautions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is a factor that increases a host's susceptibility in the chain of infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   drug use
B)   an immunization
C)   use of disposable equipment
D)   proper nutritionE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

In health care facilities, which of the following is a typical fomite?

Accepted Answer

A)   laboratory coat
B)   70% isopropyl alcohol
C)   hexachlorophene
D)   iodine for blood culture collectionE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is designed to reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms from both recognized and unrecognized sources of infection in health care facilities?

Accepted Answer

A)   Standard Precautions
B)   reverse isolation
C)   droplet precautions
D)   protective environmentE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 4: Infection Control

________ precautions are used for scabies infections.

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Chemical compounds that are used to remove or kill pathogenic microorganisms are called ________.

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Droplet precautions are used for large-particle droplets, which are larger than ________ microns, from an infected person.

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MRSA represents methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

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Reverse isolation is commonly used for patients who have:

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In the process of preparing to enter a patient's isolation room, which of the following would occur first?

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A doorknob is considered a ________ in health care facilities since it can harbor infectious agents and transmit infections..

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Measles requires airborne precautions.

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Which of the following is a vector in transmitting infectious diseases?

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Which of the following is the proper sequence for removal of isolation apparel after blood collection in an isolation room?

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Which of the following would require contact precautions?

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If an accident such as a needlestick occurs, the injured health care worker should immediately:

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A flu vaccination is an example of a fomite.

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In the "chain of infection," the reservoir is:

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A respirator is an example of PPE.

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Which of the following organizations oversees the investigation and control of various diseases, especially those that are communicable?

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Diphtheria requires droplet precautions.

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Which of the following is a factor that increases a host's susceptibility in the chain of infection?

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In health care facilities, which of the following is a typical fomite?

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Which of the following is designed to reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms from both recognized and unrecognized sources of infection in health care facilities?

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