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Med 159 Chapt 35
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following PPE must be worn by a medical assistant when assisting with minor surgery or urinary catheterization? | Sterile Gloves |
| The method that completely destroys microorganisms is: | Sterilization |
| Which term describes the process of destroying all microorganisms including spores? | Sterilization |
| Surgical instruments must be __________blank prior to use. | Sterilized |
| Which term describes the process of destroying all forms of microbial life? | Sterilization |
| Which of the following is not a common risk factor associated with healthcare-associated infections (HAI)? | Exercising in a public gym |
| The purpose of the CDC's One and Only program is to: | reinforce safe injection practices. |
| When assisting with a patient who is coughing, you should: | put on a mask before entering the room. |
| All of the following are true regarding the CDC recommendations for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing medical equipment EXCEPT: | single-use equipment may be reprocessed and reused if done by a trained professional. |
| Most surgical site infections are: | endogenous |
| The National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System is part of which of the following agencies? | CDC |
| Which of the following is NOT one of the four CDC strategies to reduce the incidence of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms? | Evaluate the expected course of treatment |
| As a medical assistant, you should be knowledgeable regarding prevention of antibiotic-resistant organisms. Which of the following would NOT be a preventive strategy used in the medical office? | Prompt treatment during the inflammatory response |
| Where should dried, sterilized instrument packs be stored until used? | In a dry, enclosed cupboard or drawer |
| Which of the following is the correct order for removing multiple types of contaminated PPE? | Gloves, mask, gown |
| Which of the following is considered a safety-engineered device? | Self-blunting needle |
| Which of the following are considered good respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette practices? | Performing hand hygiene each time you cough or sneeze |
| Based on the level of disinfection or sterilization necessary for reuse, which of the following equipment is categorized as most critical? | Scalpel |
| Which of the following is the most common microorganism associated with surgical site infections? | staphylococcus Aureus |
| The primary method for sterilizing surgical instruments is: | steam sterilization |
| Central line—associated bloodstream infection | infection Infection caused by the introduction of infectious microorganisms into the bloodstream by way of a catheter inserted into a large vein. |
| Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | infection—usually a skin infection—caused by a specific type of staph bacteria that has become resistant to most of the antibiotics used to treat the infection |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infection | Infection caused by microorganisms that enter the urinary tract through a urinary catheter |
| Clostridium difficile infection | Infection that causes watery diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, and abdominal pain; transmitted by the fecal/oral rout |
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