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Chapter 6 Review

Patient Intake & Infection Control

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What is the term used to describe the disease-producing power of a microorganism? Virulence
Which of the following is NOT one of the body's first lines of defense against invading microorganisms? Inflammation
Which would NOT result in the compromise of a person's defenses against infection? Dehydration
Which is NOT one of the five elements making up the cycle of infection? Asepsis
Which is NOT true concerning foodborne transmission of a pathogen to a new host? Stomach acid kills all microorganisms
What Category I task is a medical assistant responsible for? Assisting with minor surgery
OSHA regulations do NOT include: Sterilization
When working with a patient who has or is suspected to have mumps, norovirus, or pertussis (whooping cough) you should follow: Droplet precautions
Which of the following occurrences would NOT require an employer to provide infection control training for employees? Change in facility ownership
Which is NOT a means of exit from the host in order to continue the cycle of infection? Inhalation
Which is NOT true concerning the reservoir host? A human carrier is a noninfectious host that experiences no symptoms
Which is an environmental factor that affects the susceptibility of the host? Living conditions
What is the mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Act? To ensure workplace safety and a healthy environment in the workplace
How should the medical assistant dispose of full biohazardous waste containers? Use a biohazard waste disposal company
How should the medical assistant maintain sharps containers? Close the sharps container lid securely before preparing it for disposal
According to OSHA regulations, under what circumstances could a medical assistant recap a needle? Never
When working with a patient who has or is suspected to having tuberculosis, measles, or chickenpox, you should follow: Airborne precautions
Which is NOT a part of OSHA-required education training for healthcare personnel? Patient teaching on standard precautions
You should empty a sharps container when: Never
Order of elements in infection cycle Reservoir host>>Means of exit>>Means of transmission>>Means of entrance>>Susceptible host
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