Question 1

How can SSIs be avoided?
☐ Let the pt be involved w/ the process
☐ Rely on the physician for all of the pt's surgical education
☐ Give clear instructions to pt on what to do before and after surgery
☐ Instruct pt to do nothing before or after surgery

Accepted Answer

Let the patient be involved with the process.
Give clear instructions to the patient on what to do before and after surgery.

Question 2

What is the most common microorganism associated with surgical site infections?
● Clostridium botulinum
● Babesia microti
● Staphylococcus aureus
● Neisseria gonorrhoae

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus aureus

Question 3

If the sterility status of an item is unknown, it should be considered ___.
● disposable
● surgically clean
● unsterile
● sterile

Accepted Answer

unsterile

Question 4

Which of the following works by permeating the instrument wrappings in an autoclave?
● Disinfection
● Chemical use
● Moist heat (steam)
● Dry heat

Accepted Answer

Moist heat (steam)

Question 5

Chemical sterilization is also known as ___ sterilization.
● hot
● cold
● toxic
● water-based

Accepted Answer

cold

Question 6

Certain diseases are required by the CDC to be reported to the state or county ___.
● representatives
● police departments
● department of health
● governor's office

Accepted Answer

department of health

Question 7

Which of the following ensure an aseptic office environment?
☐ Keep the temperature around 85° F.
☐ Provide an insect-free environment.
☐ Post signs to wash hands after eating in the lab.
☐ Clean the office weekly.
☐ Keep furniture in good repair

Accepted Answer

Provide an insect-free environment.
Keep furniture in good repair.

Question 8

Which of the following are considered noncritical items in terms of disinfection and sterilization?
☐ Blood pressure cuffs
☐ Gowns and sheets
☐ Forceps
☐ Reflex hammers
☐ Scissors

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure cuffs
Reflex hammers

Question 9

Which of the following helps physically reduce the risk of exposure to infection in the healthcare setting?
● Medical asepsis
● Surgical asepsis
● Personal protective equipment
● Healthcare-associated infections

Accepted Answer

Personal protective equipment

Question 10

Which of the following depends on a completely sterile environment that eliminates all microorganisms?
☐  Clean technique
☐  Surgical asepsis
☐  Sterile technique
☐  Medical asepsis

Accepted Answer

Surgical asepsis
Sterilel technique

Question 11

Which of the following are risk factors for healthcare associated infections?
☐  Surgical procedures
☐  Routine office visits
☐  Routine antibiotic use
☐  Immunocompromised patients

Accepted Answer

Surgical procedures
Immunocompromised patients

Question 12

Which of the following practices helps promote asepsis in the office?
☐  Asking pts to use tissues for coughs and sneezes
☐  bringing well pts to the exam room asap
☐  keeping office at approx 82°
☐ Emptying the trash daily

Accepted Answer

Asking pts to use tissues for coughs and sneezes.
Emptying the trash daily.

Question 13

For infection control, equipment is categorized based on:
● The type of procedure it is used for
● The level of disinfection or sterilization necessary for reuse
● Whether it's used for pediatric or adult patients
● Cost of repair if damaged or broken

Accepted Answer

The level of disinfection or sterilization necessary for reuse

Question 14

Which of the following are examples of personal protective equipment?
☐ Masks
☐ Needles
☐ Drapes
☐ Gloves

Accepted Answer

Masks
Gloves

Question 15

Which of the following is based on maintaining cleanliness to prevent the spread of microorganisms?
☐ Sterile technique
☐ Clean technique
☐ Surgical asepsis
☐ Medical asepsis

Accepted Answer

Clean technique
Medical asepsis

Question 16

Which of the following patients are at greatest risk for healthcare associated infections?
☐ Immunocompromised patients
☐ Patients who seek outpatient care
☐ Patients who just had surgical procedures
☐ Children
☐ Patients who use catheters

Accepted Answer

Immunocompromised patients
Patients who just had surgical procedures
Patients who use catheters

Question 17

A healthcare professional who is infected with HIV or HBV should not perform procedures that may expose the patient to the disease without advice from a(n)
● patient advice panel
● expert review panel
●malpractice attorney
● healthcare administrator

Accepted Answer

expert review panel

Question 18

Most SSIs are ___.
● fatal
● not preventable
● endogenous
● exogenous

Accepted Answer

exogenous

Question 19

When administering tablets or pills, you should pour them into:
☐ the patient's hand
☐ your hand
☐ a cup
☐ the cap

Accepted Answer

a cup
the cap

Question 20

Gear worn to protect against physical hazards

Accepted Answer

Personal 
protective
equipment

Question 21

Procedure that requires entry into a body cavity or cutting into skin or mucous membranes

Accepted Answer

Invasive procedure

Question 22

Catheter placed in a large vein used to give fluids and medications

Accepted Answer

Central line

Question 23

An insert that confirms the items in an autoclave have been exposed to the correct volume of steam and temperature for the correct amount of time

Accepted Answer

Sterilization
indicator

Question 24

Ann infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare setting is known as a(n):
● healthcare associated infection
● acquired infection
● indigenous infection
● in-site associated infection

Accepted Answer

healthcare associated infection

Question 25

The key to preventing MRSA is:
● preventive antibiotics
● proper nutrition
● good hand hygiene
● wearing long sleeves

Accepted Answer

good hand hygiene

Question 26

Which of the following are ways in which you can promote medical asepsis?
● Mop rooms between patients
● Inspect the office for contaminated surfaces
● Notify housekeeping of items that are contaminated
● Bleach every surface of the office

Accepted Answer

Inspect the office for contaminated surfaces

Question 27

Which of the following promote asepsis in a medical environment?
☐ Using tissues for sneezes/coughs.
☐ Touching your face/mouth to make sure they're clean.
☐ Leaning against sinks/supplies to ensure good contact.
☐ Staying home when you have a fever.

Accepted Answer

Using tissues for sneezes and coughs.
Staying home when you have a fever.

Question 28

Which of the following is in the CDC's guidelines for safe injection practices?
☐ Use aseptic technique to avoid contamination
☐ Administer multiple meds from a syringe
☐ Don't keep multi-dose vials in immediate Tx area
☐ Clean vial tops with bleach

Accepted Answer

Use aseptic technique to avoid contamination.
 Don't keep multi-dose vials in immediate Tx area.

Question 29

What work practice controls should be used to avoid needlesticks?
☐ Bend used needles to ensure they aren't reused
☐ Immediately use the safety device on needles
☐ Use the 2-handed scoop method when no alternative
☐ Avoid overfilling sharps containers

Accepted Answer

Immediately use the safety device on needles.
Avoid overfilling sharps containers.

Question 30

Simple and effective practices for defending yourself and others against infectious agents spread by respiratory droplets is called:
● respiratory hygiene
● respiratory prevention
● droplet hygiene
● airborne prevention

Accepted Answer

respiratory hygiene

MED159

MED159 CH 35

Question	Answer
How can SSIs be avoided? ☐ Let the pt be involved w/ the process ☐ Rely on the physician for all of the pt's surgical education ☐ Give clear instructions to pt on what to do before and after surgery ☐ Instruct pt to do nothing before or after surgery	Let the patient be involved with the process. Give clear instructions to the patient on what to do before and after surgery.
What is the most common microorganism associated with surgical site infections? ● Clostridium botulinum ● Babesia microti ● Staphylococcus aureus ● Neisseria gonorrhoae	Staphylococcus aureus
If the sterility status of an item is unknown, it should be considered ___. ● disposable ● surgically clean ● unsterile ● sterile	unsterile
Which of the following works by permeating the instrument wrappings in an autoclave? ● Disinfection ● Chemical use ● Moist heat (steam) ● Dry heat	Moist heat (steam)
Chemical sterilization is also known as ___ sterilization. ● hot ● cold ● toxic ● water-based	cold
Certain diseases are required by the CDC to be reported to the state or county ___. ● representatives ● police departments ● department of health ● governor's office	department of health
Which of the following ensure an aseptic office environment? ☐ Keep the temperature around 85° F. ☐ Provide an insect-free environment. ☐ Post signs to wash hands after eating in the lab. ☐ Clean the office weekly. ☐ Keep furniture in good repair	Provide an insect-free environment. Keep furniture in good repair.
Which of the following are considered noncritical items in terms of disinfection and sterilization? ☐ Blood pressure cuffs ☐ Gowns and sheets ☐ Forceps ☐ Reflex hammers ☐ Scissors	Blood pressure cuffs Reflex hammers
Which of the following helps physically reduce the risk of exposure to infection in the healthcare setting? ● Medical asepsis ● Surgical asepsis ● Personal protective equipment ● Healthcare-associated infections	Personal protective equipment
Which of the following depends on a completely sterile environment that eliminates all microorganisms? ☐ Clean technique ☐ Surgical asepsis ☐ Sterile technique ☐ Medical asepsis	Surgical asepsis Sterilel technique
Which of the following are risk factors for healthcare associated infections? ☐ Surgical procedures ☐ Routine office visits ☐ Routine antibiotic use ☐ Immunocompromised patients	Surgical procedures Immunocompromised patients
Which of the following practices helps promote asepsis in the office? ☐ Asking pts to use tissues for coughs and sneezes ☐ bringing well pts to the exam room asap ☐ keeping office at approx 82° ☐ Emptying the trash daily	Asking pts to use tissues for coughs and sneezes. Emptying the trash daily.
For infection control, equipment is categorized based on: ● The type of procedure it is used for ● The level of disinfection or sterilization necessary for reuse ● Whether it's used for pediatric or adult patients ● Cost of repair if damaged or broken	The level of disinfection or sterilization necessary for reuse
Which of the following are examples of personal protective equipment? ☐ Masks ☐ Needles ☐ Drapes ☐ Gloves	Masks Gloves
Which of the following is based on maintaining cleanliness to prevent the spread of microorganisms? ☐ Sterile technique ☐ Clean technique ☐ Surgical asepsis ☐ Medical asepsis	Clean technique Medical asepsis
Which of the following patients are at greatest risk for healthcare associated infections? ☐ Immunocompromised patients ☐ Patients who seek outpatient care ☐ Patients who just had surgical procedures ☐ Children ☐ Patients who use catheters	Immunocompromised patients Patients who just had surgical procedures Patients who use catheters
A healthcare professional who is infected with HIV or HBV should not perform procedures that may expose the patient to the disease without advice from a(n) ● patient advice panel ● expert review panel ●malpractice attorney ● healthcare administrator	expert review panel
Most SSIs are ___. ● fatal ● not preventable ● endogenous ● exogenous	exogenous
When administering tablets or pills, you should pour them into: ☐ the patient's hand ☐ your hand ☐ a cup ☐ the cap	a cup the cap
Gear worn to protect against physical hazards	Personal protective equipment
Procedure that requires entry into a body cavity or cutting into skin or mucous membranes	Invasive procedure
Catheter placed in a large vein used to give fluids and medications	Central line
An insert that confirms the items in an autoclave have been exposed to the correct volume of steam and temperature for the correct amount of time	Sterilization indicator
Ann infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare setting is known as a(n): ● healthcare associated infection ● acquired infection ● indigenous infection ● in-site associated infection	healthcare associated infection
The key to preventing MRSA is: ● preventive antibiotics ● proper nutrition ● good hand hygiene ● wearing long sleeves	good hand hygiene
Which of the following are ways in which you can promote medical asepsis? ● Mop rooms between patients ● Inspect the office for contaminated surfaces ● Notify housekeeping of items that are contaminated ● Bleach every surface of the office	Inspect the office for contaminated surfaces
Which of the following promote asepsis in a medical environment? ☐ Using tissues for sneezes/coughs. ☐ Touching your face/mouth to make sure they're clean. ☐ Leaning against sinks/supplies to ensure good contact. ☐ Staying home when you have a fever.	Using tissues for sneezes and coughs. Staying home when you have a fever.
Which of the following is in the CDC's guidelines for safe injection practices? ☐ Use aseptic technique to avoid contamination ☐ Administer multiple meds from a syringe ☐ Don't keep multi-dose vials in immediate Tx area ☐ Clean vial tops with bleach	Use aseptic technique to avoid contamination. Don't keep multi-dose vials in immediate Tx area.
What work practice controls should be used to avoid needlesticks? ☐ Bend used needles to ensure they aren't reused ☐ Immediately use the safety device on needles ☐ Use the 2-handed scoop method when no alternative ☐ Avoid overfilling sharps containers	Immediately use the safety device on needles. Avoid overfilling sharps containers.
Simple and effective practices for defending yourself and others against infectious agents spread by respiratory droplets is called: ● respiratory hygiene ● respiratory prevention ● droplet hygiene ● airborne prevention	respiratory hygiene

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