Question 1

________ 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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Question 2

An infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility is known as a(n) ________ infection.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Procedures that pose a high risk for possible transmission of an infection from a healthcare worker to a patient include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   orthopedic procedures
B)   oral, obstetric, or gynecologic procedures
C)   checking a patient's vital signs
D)   measuring the patient's height and weight
E)   physical therapy proceduresF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

A non-serious OSHA violation results in a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   discretionary fine of up to $7,000
B)   fine of up to $70,000 and/or up to 6 months' imprisonment
C)   mandatory fine of up to $7,000
D)   fine of $7,700 for each day the violation continues past the date it was supposed to stop
E)   fine of up to $33,000F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 5

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) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 6

The number of fire extinguishers required in the medical office depends on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the office's size and number of rooms
B)   the number of patients seen each day
C)   the distance to the nearest fire hydrant
D)   how many fires have been documented in the facility
E)   whether the office has its own laboratoryF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Standard Precautions apply to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   intact skin
B)   sweat
C)   human hair
D)   fingernails and toenails
E)   bloodF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

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) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 9

A(n) ________ case is a manifestation of an infection that is so slight that it is unnoticeable.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

When a hazard occurs that is not addressed specifically by an OSHA standard, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   OSHA quickly writes a new standard to protect employee safety.
B)   the employer must use the guidelines from the most applicable existing standard.
C)   the employees are not protected from this hazard.
D)   the employer has a duty to inform OSHA so that a standard can be created.
E)   the general duty clause takes effect.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 11

The body's ability to resist pathogens and disease is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   immunity
B)   fomite
C)   ergonomics
D)   infectiousness
E)   exogenous infectionF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

OSHA's ________ clause requires employers to maintain a workplace free from hazards that are recognized as likely to cause death or serious injury.

Accepted Answer

general duty

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of direct transmission of a pathogen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vectors
B)   Contact with the blood of an infected person
C)   Contact with fomites
D)   Contaminated food or drink
E)   Contact with a contaminated surfaceF) A) and B)
G) B) and D) B

Question 14

A medical assistant can help break the cycle of infection in the office by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   eating a well-balanced diet
B)   posting a sign that no patients with colds are allowed
C)   maintaining strict housekeeping standards
D)   administering antibiotics to all patients
E)   placing a sharps container in the reception areaF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is not part of the respiratory hygiene recommendations established by the CDC?

Accepted Answer

A)   Controlling the source of transmission
B)   Using proper hand hygiene
C)   Separating patients with respiratory infections from other patients in waiting areas
D)   Putting masks on all patients who show signs of respiratory disease
E)   Posting cough etiquette signsF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following diseases does not have to be reported to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System of the CDC?

Accepted Answer

A)   Diphtheria
B)   Chronic hepatitis B
C)   Tetanus
D)   Rabies
E)   ShinglesF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are ________ that often carry organisms responsible for disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are ________ that...

Question 18

The federal administration that was created in 1970 to help protect employee safety in the workplace is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   OSHA.
B)   CDC.
C)   AMA.
D)   CLIA.
E)   MSDS.F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following topics is not a required part of a medical office safety plan?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fire safety
B)   Personal protective equipment
C)   Homeland security
D)   Chemical safety
E)   Needlestick preventionF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 20

Factors related to the host's susceptibility to infection are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   age and nutritional status
B)   the number and concentration of pathogens
C)   living conditions of the host
D)   exposure to hazardous substances
E)   the virulence of the pathogenF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) A

Exam 6: Basic Safety and Infection Control

________ 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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An infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility is known as a(n) ________ infection.

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Procedures that pose a high risk for possible transmission of an infection from a healthcare worker to a patient include ____.

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A non-serious OSHA violation results in a ____.

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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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The number of fire extinguishers required in the medical office depends on ____.

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Standard Precautions apply to ____.

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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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A(n) ________ case is a manifestation of an infection that is so slight that it is unnoticeable.

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When a hazard occurs that is not addressed specifically by an OSHA standard, ____.

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The body's ability to resist pathogens and disease is called ____.

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OSHA's ________ clause requires employers to maintain a workplace free from hazards that are recognized as likely to cause death or serious injury.

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A medical assistant can help break the cycle of infection in the office by ____.

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Which of the following is not part of the respiratory hygiene recommendations established by the CDC?

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Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are ________ that often carry organisms responsible for disease.

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The federal administration that was created in 1970 to help protect employee safety in the workplace is ____.

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Which of the following topics is not a required part of a medical office safety plan?

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