Question | Answer |
Microorganisms transmit via | animal |
Common vehicles of transmission | All except “portal” |
Medical asepsis means | Clean technique |
After first Hep B Vaccine | following doses are |
Potentially infectious materials include | Blood |
Def. of Immunity | The ability to resist infections and stay healthy. |
Pathogens include all except | Anerobes |
Nonpathogenic microorganisms can become pathogenic when | When they leave their natural environment |
Common place for microorganisms to linger where they can affect others | Door knobs |
Outermost layer of skin | Epidermis |
Radiation used for sterilization is used when | Only when other methods can’t be used |
Sterile Indicators | Go on/in packages |
Decontamination | All of the above |
Instrument used to sterilize | Autoclave |
Cold sterilization agents – soak for how long | 6-24 hrs. |
Chemical disinfection is the method of choice for | All of the above |
Closed wound is… | B & C |
Proper positioning of patient provides | Both A & B |
Surgical instruments are classified by | Function |
When instructing patient | it’s important to |
As an MA | you may be responsible for |
Integument is AKA | Skin |
Ways to interrupt cycle of infection | Both hand washing and PPE |
Disinfection is accomplished by | Any of the above |
Def. of Sterile | Free from all living organisms and spores |
Physicians determine which anesthetic to use | All of the above |
Biopsies can be performed by | Any of the above |
Asepsis is | Both clean technique and eliminating/reducing microorganisms |
Foundation of sterile field is usually | sterile drape or towel |
Circulating Asst is responsible for | All of the above (obtaining supplies) |
Ability to resist disease | Immunity |
5 elements of cycle on infection | Reservoir |
What are universal precautions? | Treat all patients and body fluids as potentially infected. |
Instrument that uses steam & pressure is | Autoclave |
Term that means free from all microorganisms and spores | Sterile |
Two-pronged instrument used to grasp | Forceps |
Def. of HBV | Hepatitis B Virus |
What is a sterilization indicator | Something that changes color indicating proper temp has been reached. |
Difference between dressing and bandage | Dressing is sterile. Bandage is not. |
Invasion of body by pathogenic microorganism/s? | Infection |
MA’s should stay up-to-date on researching latex allergies | T |
Cilia means the middle layer of skin? | F |
CDC is a division of the USDHHS | T |
High-risk populations and healthcare workers should receive HBV vax | T |
Anerobes are organisms that grow only in the presence of oxygen | F |
Luis Pasteur is credited to have discovered that many diseases are caused by bacteria. | T |
Surgical asepsis refers to removal of disease causing organisms | F |
Examples of noncritical items are gooseneck lamp and blood pressure cuff | T |
Vasectomies are only performed in hospital under general anesthesia | F |
Post-op refers to before surgery | F |
A carrier person or animal can transmit disease to others | T |
Instruments cannot be ultrasonically cleaned. | F |
Anesthesia is partial or complete loss of sensation | T |
It is crucial that all healthcare workers following universal precautions | T |
Medical asepsis is also known as clean technique | T |