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Chapter 3 phlebotomy

TermDefinition
Which of the following situations involves a HAI? A patient in the icu has an incision that becomes infected
Reverse isolation may be used for A patient with severe burns
In the event of a body fluid splash to the eyes the victim should immediately Flush eyes with water for 10 minutes
Distance, time, and shielding are principles of Radiation safety
Safe working conditions are mandated by OSHA
According to the HAI prevalence survey, the most common HAI pathogen is Clostridium difficile
When exiting an isolation room, which item of Poe must be removed outside the room Respirator
Symptoms of shock include Cold, pale, clammy skin
An adult cpr compression rate should be 100 to 120 per minute
Which of the following is a blood borne pathogen Treponema pallium
The pathogen responsible for causing an infection is called the infectious Agent
The term pathogenic means Productive of diseases
A specimens processor removes the stopper from a tube without barrier protection and feels a mist of specimen touch the eyes. Which type of exposure occurs through eye contact? Permuocosal
Which of the following are something other than microbes? Ova
Which of the following patients would require contact precautions pending a diagnosis?
Diapered patient with symptoms of infection with an enteric pathogen
An individual is infected with e. Coli after eating contaminated spinach. Which type of infection transmission is involved? Vechile
An avulaion is a Tearing away of a body part
Which type of precautions are required for a patient with mycoplasma pneumonia? Droplet
Which type of precautions would be used for a patient who has pulmonary tuberculosis? Airborne
What does the NFPA acronym RACE mean? Reacue, alarm, confine, extinguish
When the chain of infection is broken, an Infection is prevented from happening
The focus of infection control turned from preventing patient to patient transmission to preventing patient to personnel transmission with the introduction of which concept? Universal precautions
The term used to describe an infection that infects the entire body is Systemic
All pathogens are Microbes that can cause disease
An example of a disease requiring droplet isolation is Pertussis
Class C fires involves Electrical equipment
Hepatitis B vaccination for adults normally involves A first shot of vaccine, one a month later, and one 6 months after the visit
Objects that can harbor and transmit infectious material are called Formites
The HazCom standard is also commonly called the Right to know law
Which are the initials of the two organizations responsible for the guideline for isolation precautions in hospitals? CDC and HICPAC
The first three components of fire that were traditionally referred to as the fire triangle are Fuel, oxygen, and heat
Which of the following statements complies with electrical safety guidelines? Electrical equipment should be unplugged while being serviced
Which body fluid is exempt from standard precautions? Sweat
The ability of a microorganism to survive on contaminated articles and equipment has to do with its Viability
The forth component that turns the fire triangle into a fire tetrahedron is a Chemical reaction
You accidentally splash a bleach solution in your eyes while preparing it for cleaning purposes. What is the first thing you do? Flush your eyes with water for a minimum of 15 minutes
An example of employee screening for infection control is requiring employees to have PPD or TB testing
Which mode of infection transmission occurs from touching contaminated bed linens? Indirect contact
Which of the following diseases or microbes can be transmitted through blood transfusion? Treponema pallidum
Neutropenic isolation is a type of reverse isolation used for patients with Low WBC counts
Which of the following conditions seldom leads to work restrictions for a hospital employee? A positive PPD test
How many classes of fire are identified by the National fire protection association (NFPA) Five
The purpose of reverse isolation is to Protect susceptible patients from outside contamination
Which of the following could result in exposure to a bloodborne pathogen by a percutaneous exposure route? Drawing blood without using a needle safety device
The right to know law primarily deals with Hazard communication
Which of the following diseases involves a bloodborne pathogen? Malaria
The degree to which a microorganism is capable of causing disease is the definition of Virulence
A material or substance harmful to health is the definition of a Biohazard
Which is the proper order for putting on protective clothing? Gown, mask, gloves
Which are the initials of the agency that developed a hazard labeling system that is a diamond shaped sign containing a United Nations hazard class number and a symbol representing the hazard? DOT
Which of the following symptoms of shock is wrong? Slow, strong, pulse rate
The main principles involved in radiation exposure are Distance, shielding, and time
Which of the following would be considered a healthcare associated infection? Catheter site of an icu patient becomes infected
Which class of fire occurs with combustible metals? Class D
Which precautions are to be used for a pair who has an enteric pathogen? Contact
Correct order for removing PPE Gloves, mask, gown
When detected in a patients serum, the substance abbreviated as HBsAG confirms Active hepatitis B infection
Which are the initials of the organization that instituted universal precautions, the precursor to standard precautions? CDC
Which is the best way to extinguish a flammable liquid fire? Spraying it with a class b extinguisher
Which are the initials for the organization that is specifically charged with the investigation and control of disease? CDC
What is the first action to take to help a victim in shock? Maintain an open airway
A nosocomial infection is one that is Acquired after hospital admission
Which mode of transmission involves contaminated food, water, drugs, or blood transfusions? Vechile
OSHA required devices that remove BBP hazards from the workplace are called
Engineering controls
Which class of fire occurs with flammable liquids? Class B
The acronym used to remember the actions to take when using a fire extinguisher is PASS
Approximately how many workplace injuries and illnesses are related to back injuries? 20%
HBV in dried blood on work surfaces, equipment, telephones, and other objects can survive up to 7 days
The most common chronic bloodborne illness in the United States is HCV
Respirators used to enter rooms of part with airborne diseases must be approved by which agency? NIOSHA
Which of the following microbes is a gram-negative pathogen? Acinetobacter baumanni
CLSI guidelines say pants worn in the laboratory should be how far off the floor? 1 to 1.5 inches
Which microbe forms spores that are unaffected by alcohol based hand cleaners? Clostridium difficile
The Needlestick safety and prevention act directed OSHA to revise the BBP standard to include The requirements to maintain a sharps injury log
OSHA developed which standard to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals? HCS
Which of the following helps healthcare facilities eliminate HAIs by tracking and identifying problem areas across the United States? NHSN
Which of the following situations would be considered a HAI? A bedridden nursing home resident catches a bad cold
Airborne infection transmission differs from droplet infection transmission because airborne microbes from an infected person Can cause infection after being inhaled
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