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MA CHAPTER 17
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1What is the name given to a tiny living plant or animal that cannot be seen with the naked eye?
- Apathogen
- Bmicroorganism
- Cnonpathogen
- Dmicrobiology
2What term is used to describe a microorganism that produces disease?
- Anonpathogen
- Bpathogen
- Cbacteria
- Dinfection
3Which of the following is NOT an example of a microorganism?
- Apinworms
- Bbacteria
- Cvirus
- Dprotozoa
4What term is used to describe a microorganism that does NOT produce disease?
- Asterile
- Baseptic
- Cnonpathogen
- Dpathogen
5What may remain on an object that is medically aseptic?
- Anonpathogens
- Bpathogens
- Cdroplet infection
- Danaerobes
6Which of the following is NOT a growth requirement for microorganism?
- Adarkness
- Bmoisture
- Cnutrition
- Dacidic environment
7What is the name given to a microorganism that can exist only in the presence of oxygen?
- Aanaerobe
- Boxygenophile
- Caerobe
- Dheterotroph
8The optimal growth temperature is
- A98.6, or body temperature
- Bthe temperature at which a microorganism grows best
- Croom temperature
- Dthe temperature that kills pathogen
9Microorganisms can be transmitted through
- Adroplet infection
- Binsects
- Ccontaminated food
- Dcontaminated equipment
- Eall of the above
10What is the name given to a person who cannot fight off a pathogen that has entered his or her body?
- Areservoir host
- Bresistant host
- Ccontagious
- Dsusceptible host
11All of the following makes a person less resistant to a pathogen EXCEPT:
- Apoor nutrition
- Bimmunizations
- Cpoor hygiene
- Dstress
12Which of the following help prevent the entrance of microorganisms into the body?
- Acoughing and sneezing
- Bacidic nature of urine
- Chydrochloric acid in the stomach
- Dmucus in the nose and respiratory tract
- Eall of the above
13Cilia remove pathogens from the body by
- Aproviding an acidic environment
- Bengulfing pathogens
- Ctrapping microorganisms
- Dconstantly beating toward the outside
14What term is used to describe practices that help to keep an object or area clean and free from infection?
- Amedical asepsis
- Bsurgical asepsis
- Cdisinfection
- Dsterilization
15Which of the following are picked up in the course of daily activities, are attached loosely to the skin, and are often pathogenic?
- Atransient flora
- Bnormal flora
- Copportunistic infections
- Dresident flora
16Which of the following is the MOST important mean of preventing the spread of microorganisms in the medical office?
- Adisinfecting examining tables
- Bgloving
- Chand hygiene
- Dimmunizations
17The CDC recommends that washing the hands with soap and water be performed
- Aafter eating
- Bwhen the hands are visibly soiled
- Cbefore using the restroom
- Dafter taking the patient's blood pressure
18Which of the following is NOT an advantage of alcohol-based hand rubs?
- Athey do not require rinsing
- Bless time is require to perform hand hygiene
- Cthey remove all resident flora from the skin
- Dthey contain emollients to prevent drying of the hands
19All of the following are good aseptic practices in the medical office EXCEPT:
- Akeeping the medical office free of dirt and dust
- Bwearing jewelry
- Cavoiding coughs and sneezes of patients
- Dcarefully disposing of wastes
20All of the following are advantages of latex gloves EXCEPT:
- Acomfortable fit
- Ballow for a good grip and dexterity
- Care able to prevent needlestick injuries
- Dlower in cost than non-latex gloves
21Which of the following is NOT a symptom of mild allergy to latex gloves?
- Ashortness of breath
- Bredness of the skin
- Citching
- Durticarial
22All of the following are guidelines for working with gloves EXCEPT:
- Awearing the correct size gloves
- Bkeeping the fingernails short
- Cstoring gloves away from extremes of temperature
- Dapplying an oil-based hand lotion before gloving
23The purpose of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is to
- Aimprove the quality of laboratory testing in the united states
- Bprotect public health and the environment outside of the workplace
- Creduce the risk to employees of exposure to infectious diseases
- Dprevent exposure of employees to bloodborne pathogens
24Which of the following employees would be least likely to have occupational exposure?
- Amedical laboratory technician
- Bdental hygienist
- Celectrician
- Dlaw enforcement officer
25What is the purpose of the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act?
- Ato ensure that an injection is administered correctly
- Bto ensure the proper disposal of sharps
- Cto reduce the chance of infection developing at the injection site
- Dto reduce needlestick injuries among health care workers
26Which of the following is NOT an example of a sharp?
- Aneedle
- Bcotton-tipped applicator
- Clancet
- Dglass capillary bed
27Which of the following is NOT considered an other potentially infectious material (OPIM)?
- Aany body fluid visibly contaminated with blood
- Bvaginal secretions
- Ctears and sweat
- Dsemen
28Which of the following is NOT an example of nonintact skin?
- Askin with dermatitis
- Bburned skin
- Cbruised skin
- Dchapped skin
29Which of the following is an example of an exposure incident?
- Aspilling blood on a laboratory worktable
- Bsticking yourself with the needle after drawing up an injectable medication
- Cgetting blood onto your bare hands
- Dsplashing blood into your eyes
30How often does OSHA require employers to review and update their Exposure Control Plan?
- Aevery 6 months
- Bonce each year
- Cevery 2 years
- Donly when a new procedure is instituted
31A biohazard warning label must be attached to all of the following EXCEPT:
- Acontainer of regulated waste
- Brefrigerator used to store blood
- Ccabinet used to store laboratory testing supplies
- Dplastic bag used to transport blood to the lab
32What term is used to describe all measures and devices that isolate or remove the bloodborne pathogens hazard from the workplace?
- Aengineering control
- Bwork practice control
- Cpersonal protective equipment
- Duniversal precaution
33What term describes a device that makes an exposure incident involving a contaminated sharp less likely to occur?
- Apostexposure prophylaxis
- Bdecontamination
- Cpersonal protective equipment
- Dsafer medical device
34Which of the following is NOT an example of a work practice control?
- Asanitizing the hands after removing gloves
- Bplacing a lancet a biohazard sharps container
- Cpicking up broken glassware with gloved hands
- Dbandaging a cut on the hands before gloving
35Which of the following is an example of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
- Aclean disposable gloves
- Bbiohazard sharps container
- Cscrubs
- Dprescription eyeglasses
36All of the following are guidelines that should be followed when using PPE EXCEPT:
- Adecontaminate and refuse disposable gloves
- Bremove all PPE before leaving the medical office
- Creplace gloves that become torn or contaminated as soon as possible
- Dremove a garmet penetrated by blood as soon as possible
37Which of the following is a violation of the OSHA standard?
- Aeating in the office laboratory
- Bstoring the Exposure Control Plan on the computer
- Crecapping a needle after withdrawing medication from a vial
- Drefusing to et the hepatitis B vaccination
38What is the first thing you should do if a cut on your bare hand accidentally comes in contact with a patient's blood?
- Areport the incident to the physician
- Bimmediately wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
- Capply gloves
- Dobtain a hepatitis B vaccination
39Personal protective equipment must be used to
- Adraw blood
- Blabel a specimen container
- Cmeasure oral temperature
- Dperform a vision screening test
40Which of the following is a violation of the OSHA standard with respect to biohazard sharps containers?
- Alocate the sharps container as close as possible to the area of use
- Bmaintain sharps containers in an upright position
- Conly reach into a sharps container with a gloved hand
- Dreplace sharps containers when they are 3/4 full
41The hepatitis B vaccine must be offered to a new medical office employee except when:
- Athe individual has previously received the vaccine
- Bantibody testing has revealed that the individual is immune to hepatitis B
- Cthe vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons
- Dall of the above
42What must a medical office employee do if he or she declines the hepatitis B vaccine?
- Aperform ten push-ups
- Bsign a hepatitis B waiver form
- Cbe tested for hepatitis B antibodies
- Ddouble-glove when administering injections
43Which of the following used items is NOT an example of regulated medical waste?
- Asuture needle
- Bmicrobiologic collection device
- Cgauze saturated with blood
- Durine testing strip
44Which of the following represents an error in technique when preparing and storing regulated medical waste for disposal by an infectious waste service?
- Aclosing the lid of a full sharps container in the examining room
- Bdouble-bagging regulated medical waste
- Cplacing a biohazard bag in a cardboard box and sealing it
- Dstoring a biohazard box in the front office for pickup by the medical waste service
45What information is included on a regulated waste tracking form?
- Athe type of waste
- Bthe quantity of waste in pounds
- Cwhere the waste is being sent
- Dall of the above
46The most likely means of contracting hepatitis B in the health care setting is through
- Acontaminated food and water
- Bneedlesticks and blood splashes
- Chandling contaminated equipment
- Dtouching a patient infected with hepatitis B
47What is the immunization schedule for the hepatitis B vaccine?
- A0, 1 month, 2 months
- B0, 2 months, 4 months
- C0, 6 months, 12 months
- D0, 1 month, 6 months
48The most common side effect of the hepatitis B vaccine is
- Anausea
- Bhives
- Cirritability
- Dsoreness at the injection site
49Patient with chronic hepatitis B face an increased risk of developing
- Aliver cancer
- Bpancreatitis
- Crheumatic heart disease
- Dgallstones
50What is the most common means of transmission for hepatitis C?
- Asharing needles for illegal injection drug use
- Bcoughs and sneezes from an infected person
- Csexual intercourse
- Dmosquitoes
51What is the term for an infection that results from a defective immune system that cannot defend itself from pathogens normally found in the environment?
- Aautoimmunity
- Bopportunistic
- Ccontagious
- Dseropositive
52Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is caused by a
- Abacteria
- Bfungus
- Cparasite
- Dvirus
53Treatment administered to an individual after exposure to an infectious disease to prevent the disease is known as
- Aimmunization
- Bpostexposure prophylaxis
- Cfirst aid measures
- Dantiviral drug therapy
54AIDS cannot be transmitted through
- Acasual contact
- Bblood splashes
- Csexual intercourse
- Dneedlestick injuries
55Jennifer Hawk, CMA (AAMA), arrives at the medical office and checks to make sure everything is ready to start the day. Jennifer notices that the liquid soap dispenser next to the sink is half empty. Jennifer realizes that she must
- AFill the soap dispenser to the top
- BWait until the soap dispenser is empty before taking any action
- CDump out the remaining soap and refill the dispenser
- DThrow away the soap dispenser in the regular trash
56Jennifer is washing her hands after using the restroom. Jennifer performs all of the following during the hand-washing procedure except
- AUsing hot water to wash her hands
- BHolding her hands lower than her elbows
- CRubbing her hands together vigorously as she washes them
- DDrying her hands thoroughly with paper towels
57Jennifer notices that the back of her right hand is becoming a little irritated. What would be the best action for Jennifer to take?
- ANot wash her hands until the irritation has healed
- BUse only an alcohol-based hand rub until her hand has healed
- CApply hand lotion after washing her hands
- DWear mittens when performing procedures
58As Jennifer is pulling on clean, disposable gloves, she notices a small tear in the glove of her left hand. Jennifer takes the following action:
- AIgnores the tear because it is just a small one
- BPuts on a second pair of gloves over the first pair
- CApplies an alcohol-based hand rub to the gloves
- DTakes off the left glove and puts on another one
59Jennifer has just removed sutures from a patient’s lower leg. She removes her gloves and sees that her hands look clean. Jennifer now performs the following:
- AApplies an alcohol-based hand rub
- BWashes her hands with an antimicrobial soap
- CRinses her hands with a dilute bleach solution
- DCharts the procedure in the patient’s record
60Jennifer is getting ready to eat lunch in the office break room. Before eating, Jennifer should
- AApply an alcohol-based hand rub
- BWash her hands with soap and water
- CPut on gloves
- DCall the nearest sub shop
61Clara Mills has come to the office for a hepatitis B vaccine. Jennifer Hawk, CMA (AAMA), administers the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine to Clara. Which of the following statements would not be accurate to tell Clara about the hepatitis B vaccine?
- AYou will need a second dose of this vaccine 1 month from now.
- BYou will need a third dose of this vaccine 6 months from now.
- CYou may experience some soreness at the injection site for a few days.
- DThis vaccine will also protect you against hepatitis C
62Jennifer Hawk, CMA (AAMA), has just drawn a blood specimen from a patient, and some blood gets on her glove as she is removing the needle from the patient’s arm. Jennifer removes her gloves and discards them in
- AA waste container lined with a biohazard bag
- BA biohazard sharps container
- CA waste container lined with a regular trash bag
- DThe recycling bin
63The medical office is having a meeting to review and update the OSHA exposure control plan. Which of the following statements indicates that this employee does not fully understand the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
- AA new type of safety syringe is available, and I think we should consider using it
- BWe need to put a biohazard label on the new refrigerator we got for storing blood tubes
- CWe have never had a sharps injury, so we do not need to use safer medical devices
- DWe need to replace our sharps containers when they are three-fourths full
64Jennifer Hawk, CMA (AAMA), is preparing regulated medical waste for disposal. Jennifer performs all of the following except
- APlacing biohazard bags and sharps containers in a cardboard box
- BEnsuring there is a biohazard warning label on two opposite sides of the box
- CSealing the cardboard box securely with tape
- DPlacing the cardboard box outside for pickup with the regular trash
65OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- ATrue
- BFalse
66The OSHA Standard consists of regulations designed to prevent the risk of exposure to infectious diseases
- ATrue
- BFalse
67Other potentially infections materials include tears and sweat
- ATrue
- BFalse
68The Exposure Control Plan spells out the protective control measures that must be followed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials
- ATrue
- BFalse
69OSHA training must be provided to employees when they initially begin working and at least annually thereafter
- ATrue
- BFalse
70The Exposure Control Plan must be updated every 2 years
- ATrue
- BFalse
71Engineering controls include safer medical devices and biohazard sharps containers
- ATrue
- BFalse
72Biohazard containers must be properly labeled with the biohazard symbol and must be available and accessible.
- ATrue
- BFalse
73Work practice controls reduce the likelihood of exposure by altering the manner in which the technique is performed.
- ATrue
- BFalse
74If your hands or other skin surfaces come in contact with blood or other potentially infectious material, immediately wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
- ATrue
- BFalse
75Food or drink can be stored in refrigerators, freezers, or cabinets, or on countertops where blood or other potentially infectious materials are present.
- ATrue
- BFalse
76The first step to take if you are exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials is to report the incident to your physician-employer.
- ATrue
- BFalse
77Personal protective equipment is clothing or equipment that protects an individual from contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
- ATrue
- BFalse
78Wear gloves when it is reasonably anticipated that your hands will have contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials.
- ATrue
- BFalse
79Standard prescription eyeglasses are an example of personal protective equipment.
- ATrue
- BFalse
80All personal protective equipment must be removed before leaving the office.
- ATrue
- BFalse
81For the decontamination of blood spills, OSHA recommends the use of a 10% solution of household bleach in water.
- ATrue
- BFalse
82Biohazard sharps containers must be located as close and possible to the area of use.
- ATrue
- BFalse
83It is recommended that sharps containers be replaced when they are half-full.
- ATrue
- BFalse
84Employees who decline the hepatitis B vaccination must sign a hepatitis B waiver form documenting their refusal.
- ATrue
- BFalse
85Resident florae are microorganisms that are picked up on the hands during your daily activities.
- ATrue
- BFalse
86Transient florae are usually nonpathogenic and are attached loosely to your skin.
- ATrue
- BFalse
87Transient flora can easily be removed by proper handwashing.
- ATrue
- BFalse
88Handwashing is recommended when there is visible dirt on the hands.
- ATrue
- BFalse
89Washing with a detergent soap breaks down and emulsifies dirt and oil on the skin.
- ATrue
- BFalse
90You need to perform an antiseptic hand wash when you take a patient’s pulse.
- ATrue
- BFalse
91The faucets are usually the cleanest part of the sink.
- ATrue
- BFalse
92Your hands will become dry and chapped if the water is hot or too cold.
- ATrue
- BFalse
93Holding your arms in a downward position carries dirt away from your body and not up your arm.
- ATrue
- BFalse
94Clean your fingernails with a manicure stick at least once each week.
- ATrue
- BFalse
95Keep your fingernails short and avoid wearing artificial nails, which can trap dirt and microorganisms.
- ATrue
- BFalse
96Dry your hands gently and thoroughly with a paper towel to prevent chapping of the hands.
- ATrue
- BFalse
97Alcohol-based hand rubs contain chlorine bleach, which is effective in removing transient flora from the hands.
- ATrue
- BFalse
98Handwashing must be performed when you first arrive at the medical office to start your day, before eating, after using the restroom, and if your hands are visibly soiled.
- ATrue
- BFalse
99Hand rubs can sting if you have a cut or abrasion.
- ATrue
- BFalse
100After cleaning your hands 5 to 10 times with a hand rub, a buildup of emollients may occur, which can easily be removed by washing your hands with soap and water.
- ATrue
- BFalse
101Microorganisms can lodge in the crevices and grooves of rings.
- ATrue
- BFalse
102If you apply more than the recommended amount of hand rub, it will take a lot longer for your hands to dry.
- ATrue
- BFalse
103If you do not completely cover all surfaces of your hands with the hand rub, the parts not covered will remain contaminated.
- ATrue
- BFalse
104It should take about 2 minutes for your hands to dry if you have applied the correct amount of hand rub.
- ATrue
- BFalse
105After applying a hand rub, your hands should be allowed to dry completely before you touch anything.
- ATrue
- BFalse
106OSHA requires that you wear gloves when it is anticipated that your hands will have contact with intact skin.
- ATrue
- BFalse
107OSHA requires that you wear gloves when it is anticipated that your hands will have contact with mucous membranes.
- ATrue
- BFalse
108Clean gloves reduce contamination from your hands by 20%.
- ATrue
- BFalse
109Wearing gloves helps to protect you and your patients from infection.
- ATrue
- BFalse
110It is important to change your gloves before and after each patient to prevent the spread of infection from one patient to next.
- ATrue
- BFalse
111Rings can cause tears in your gloves.
- ATrue
- BFalse
112The warm, dark, moist environment inside of a glove works to destroy microorganisms.
- ATrue
- BFalse
113If your gloves are too small, they may rip as you are applying them.
- ATrue
- BFalse
114If your gloves are too large, you may find it difficult to perform your tasks.
- ATrue
- BFalse
115If you see a tear in one glove, remove both gloves, throw them away, and apply a new pair of gloves.
- ATrue
- BFalse
116Used gloves are considered clean.
- ATrue
- BFalse
117It is important to remove gloves in a way that does not contaminate your clean hands. This protects you from being infected with a pathogen.
- ATrue
- BFalse
118If one of your gloves has blood or infectious materials on it, you should remove that glove last.
- ATrue
- BFalse
119If your gloves are visibly contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials, they must be discarded in a biohazard sharps container.
- ATrue
- BFalse
120If your gloves are not visibly contaminated, they can be discarded in a regular waste container.
- ATrue
- BFalse
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