Infection Ctrl Word Scramble

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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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