Question 1

The common health-associated infection seen in an outpatient setting, called MRSA, is caused by which type of bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)   Strep
B)   Staph
C)   Clostridium
D)   CLABSI
E)   CAUTIF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Equipment that comes in contact with mucous membranes and non-intact skin and requires high-level disinfection is categorized as a(n) ____ item.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Equipment that comes in contact with mucous...

Question 3

Which numbered item in the diagram is the third step in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)   5
B)   1
C)   7
D)   4
E)   2F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

All packs wrapped with muslin must be _______ wrapped.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All packs wrapped with muslin must be...

Question 5

You should prepare sanitized and disinfected instruments and equipment for loading into the ________ by wrapping them in muslin, special porous paper, plastic bags, or envelopes and labeling each pack.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You should prepare sanitized and disinfected instruments...

Question 6

Which instruments and equipment must be sterilized?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vaginal specula and curettes
B)   Stethoscopes and tuning forks
C)   Endotracheal tubes
D)   Nasal specula
E)   Blood pressure cuffsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is a correct step in cleaning and preheating an autoclave?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fill the water reservoir with tap water
B)   Check the discharge lines and valves for obstruction
C)   Overheat the chamber to warm it
D)   Clean the autoclave after several uses
E)   Load cold instruments into an overheated chamberF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 8

An item that enters sterile tissue, body cavities, veins, and arteries and must be sterilized prior to use is categorized as a(n) _______ item.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An item that enters sterile tissue, body...

Question 9

A catheter placed in a large vein, usually the neck, chest, or groin, that is used to administer fluids or medications is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A catheter placed in a large vein,...

Question 10

According to the _______ _______ Organization (WHO), a safe injection does not cause injury to the patient, expose the provider to an avoidable risk, or create dangerous environmental waste.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the _______ _______ Organization (WHO),...

Question 11

Which of the following would render an autoclaved load unsterile?

Accepted Answer

A)   Steam temperature of 212°F or 100°C
B)   Wrapping the instruments in muslin
C)   Air trapped inside the chamber because of blocked discharge lines
D)   Placing hinged instruments in the open position
E)   Refilling the water reservoir before operatingF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

What is the proper way to wrap hinged instruments?

Accepted Answer

A)   Placed in the open position
B)   Wrapped in gauze
C)   Placed in a pile one on top of the other
D)   Single wrapped
E)   Using porous paper onlyF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

The primary method for sterilizing instruments in the medical office is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   chemical process
B)   autoclaving
C)   gas process
D)   dry heat process
E)   soaking in bleachF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is a physical aspect of the medical office that contributes to asepsis?

Accepted Answer

A)   A dimly lit office with a temperature of 82°F
B)   A sign that eating and drinking are permitted in the waiting room only
C)   Designating a section of the reception room for sick patients
D)   Allowing the trash cans to become full before emptying
E)   Providing pens for patients to sign in so they don't use their ownF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

A common health-associated infection seen in an outpatient setting that is caused by a specific type of staph bacterium and results in skin infections that can develop into large abscesses is _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   strep
B)   MRSA
C)   Clostridium
D)   CLABSI
E)   CAUTIF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 16

If the autoclave does not reach the proper temperature or the temperature is too low, the steam will contain too much ________ and the drying cycle will be insufficient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the autoclave does not reach the...

Question 17

When reporting a _________ disease, you must fill out the correct form and disease identification number from the health department.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When reporting a _________ disease, you must...

Question 18

Which numbered items in the diagram are the sixth and seventh steps in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A)   5, 6
B)   1, 4
C)   2, 3
D)   4, 5
E)   2, 7F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

An endoscope must be sterilized using chemical or _____ sterilization, which uses liquids to eliminate microorganisms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An endoscope must be sterilized using chemical...

Question 20

Influenza, measles, whooping cough, and meningitis are examples of infectious diseases that can be transmitted through which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Respiratory droplets
B)   Casual touch
C)   Blood borne
D)   Sweat
E)   Sexual contactF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 35: Infection Control Practices

Which of the following is a physical aspect of the medical office that contributes to asepsis?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

All packs wrapped with muslin must be _______ wrapped.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which numbered item in the diagram is the third step in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Influenza, measles, whooping cough, and meningitis are examples of infectious diseases that can be transmitted through which of the following?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

If the autoclave does not reach the proper temperature or the temperature is too low, the steam will contain too much ________ and the drying cycle will be insufficient.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which numbered items in the diagram are the sixth and seventh steps in wrapping instruments for sterilization?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Equipment that comes in contact with mucous membranes and non-intact skin and requires high-level disinfection is categorized as a(n) ____ item.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What is the proper way to wrap hinged instruments?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When reporting a _________ disease, you must fill out the correct form and disease identification number from the health department.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

An item that enters sterile tissue, body cavities, veins, and arteries and must be sterilized prior to use is categorized as a(n) _______ item.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

According to the _______ _______ Organization (WHO), a safe injection does not cause injury to the patient, expose the provider to an avoidable risk, or create dangerous environmental waste.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The primary method for sterilizing instruments in the medical office is ____.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is a correct step in cleaning and preheating an autoclave?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following would render an autoclaved load unsterile?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

You should prepare sanitized and disinfected instruments and equipment for loading into the ________ by wrapping them in muslin, special porous paper, plastic bags, or envelopes and labeling each pack.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

An endoscope must be sterilized using chemical or _____ sterilization, which uses liquids to eliminate microorganisms.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The common health-associated infection seen in an outpatient setting, called MRSA, is caused by which type of bacteria?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A common health-associated infection seen in an outpatient setting that is caused by a specific type of staph bacterium and results in skin infections that can develop into large abscesses is _______.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which instruments and equipment must be sterilized?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A catheter placed in a large vein, usually the neck, chest, or groin, that is used to administer fluids or medications is a(n) ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

According to the _ _ Organization (WHO), a safe injection does not cause injury to the patient, expose the provider to an avoidable risk, or create dangerous environmental waste.

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified