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33. Which of the following is a nursing assistant’s responsibility related to infection control?
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Infection Ctrl
Infection Control Exam Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| You will come into contact with microorganisms | Every time you touch something |
| 33. Which of the following is a nursing assistant’s responsibility related to infection control? | Following standard precautions in caring for all residents |
| Under standard precautions, the term “body fluids” does not include | sweat |
| Standard precautions should be practiced: | On every single person in your care |
| The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires that | Employers have an exposure control plan. |
| What is the best way to control MRSA? | Proper handwashing |
| The single most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of disease is to | Wash your hands |
| Which of the following the proper order to remove PPE after use? | gown waist strings, gloves,mask, gown neck strings, gown |
| The elderly are at higher risk of infection because | Their immune system does not work as effectively with age |
| Tuberculosis is which of the following? A sexually transmitted disease A bloodborne disease Completely eradicated (no longer exists) An airborne disease | An airborne disease |
| When a NA wears gloves, which link is broken, thus preventing the spread of disease? | Mode of transmission |
| How are blood borne diseases transmitted? | By contact with blood or bodily fluids. |
| Which of the following is the proper order to apply PPE? | Apply mask , gown, and gloves |
| Tuberculosis may be transmitted: a. By dancing c. By wearing gloves b. Through a protective mask d. By coughing | By coughing |
| Which of the following statements is true of disinfection? c. All microorganisms are destroyed. d. It falls between general cleaning and sterilization so many but not all microorganisms are destroyed. | It falls between general cleaning and sterilization so many but not all microorganisms are destroyed. |
| Which of the following statements is true of hepatitis B (HBV)? a. More people have HIV that have HBV. b. HBV is not a serious threat to healthcare workers. c. The vaccine for HBV helps prevent the disease. d. HBV cannot cause death. | The vaccine for HBV helps prevent the disease. |
| When a NA gets a vaccination shot for Hepatitis B, which link will be affected and thus prevent Hepatitis B infection? a. Reservoir c. Portal of entry b. Mode of transmission d. Susceptible host | susceptible host |
| A person with TB disease: a. Has what is called latent TB c. Can spread it to others b. Cannot infect others d. Does not show symptoms | Can spread it to others |
| Which of the following is true of transmission based precautions? a.They are practiced in addition to standard precautions. b.You do not need to practice standard precautions if you practice transmission-based precautions. | They are practiced in addition to standard precautions. |
| Infection control is a. The way in which infections occur b. An infection limited to a specific part of the body c. A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease d. An object that has not been contaminated with pathogens | A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease |
| CDC stands for | Center for Disease Control |
| Various apparel work to protect the healthcare worker | PPE |
| An infection caused by the “itch mite” | scabies |
| A bloodborne disease caused by a virus that may lead to serious liver damage. | hepatitis |
| Conditions caused by the growth of pathogens in the body | infections |
| micro-organisms capable of causing disease. | pathogens |
| Recommended by the CDC to prevent the spread of certain highly transmissible, known or suspected infections that cannot be controlled by Standard Precautions alone. | transmission based precautions |
| Any waste product that has come into contact with blood, body fluids (except sweat) or known pathogens | biohazardous waste |
| Caused by pathogens found in the blood and some body fluids. | blood borne diseases |
| A process which kills all microorganisms | sterilization |
| The method used in health care facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens. | medical asepsis |
| Small parasites that infest the body, also known as head lice | pediculosis |
| By the separation of “clean” and “dirty” this may be avoided | cross-contamination |
| Single most important measure in the prevention and control of infection | handwashing |
| Living cells so small they can only be seen with a microscope. They are all around us in the air, water, food, plants and on our bodies. | microorganisms |
| A process which destroys most pathogens. | disinfection |
| The final state of HIV disease when the immune system fails. | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) |
| AIDS stands for | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome |
| These pathogens developed due to prolonged exposure to low levels of antibiotics such as occurs when they are over-prescribed and misused. | drug resistant organisms |
| MRSA stands for | Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus |
| Droplet isolation precautions require you wear a mask in addition to other PPE if you are within _ ft of the patient | 3 |
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