Question 1

Interferon is a naturally occurring protein that helps protect cells from viral invasion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What do viruses do when they enter the body's cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiply and form colonies
B)  Produce poisonous secretions
C)  Incorporate into the cells' reproductive material
D)  Create resistant spores

Question 3

Medical assistants who wear eye glasses do not have to worry about wearing protective eyewear when assisting with patient procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A(n) __________ is a contaminated object, such as an improperly sterilized instrument, that causes the transmission of a disease.

Accepted Answer

fomite
Fomites are c...

Question 5

Gloves, gowns, and goggles are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  asepsis
B)  personal protective equipment
C)  engineering controls
D)  sterilization

Question 6

A(n) __________ disorder is one in which the body reacts against its own tissues.

Accepted Answer

autoimmune
An autoim...

Question 7

__________ infections persist for a long time.

Accepted Answer

Chronic
Chronic infe...

Question 8

Rosa is responsible for training a new employee in medical aseptic hand washing.Which of the following should Rosa emphasize?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using hot, running water
B)  Carefully washing around all rings
C)  Using an adequate amount of soap and rubbing in a circular motion around all fingers
D)  Carefully drying the hands with a sterile disposable drape

Question 9

The medical term for hives is rhinitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What should be done if the eyes are exposed to potentially infectious bodily fluids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administer antibiotic drops to the eyes as quickly as possible.
B)  Flush the eyes with warm water as soon as possible.
C)  Have the physician examine the eyes for potential infection.

Question 11

The process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical instruments is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  asepsis
B)  disinfection
C)  sanitization
D)  sterilization

Question 12

Hands do not have to be sanitized if the healthcare worker conscientiously uses gloves during all possible times of exposure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not a major area that must be covered in the medical facility's Exposure Control Plan required by OSHA?

Accepted Answer

A)  List of potentially dangerous tasks performed by facility employees
B)  Specific steps for providing effective patient treatment
C)  Procedures for treating employees that come in contact with infectious materials
D)  Safety procedures to reduce employee exposure to blood-borne pathogens

Question 14

A spore:

Accepted Answer

A)  requires sanitization to be destroyed
B)  is the active form of an infectious microorganism
C)  can be destroyed with most disinfectants
D)  is a resistant bacterial reproductive cell that can become active and cause disease

Question 15

For disinfection to be effective, what must the medical assistant do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perform disinfection before sanitization.
B)  Make sure sanitized instruments are still moist before disinfection begins.
C)  If the patient is HIV positive, use twice the amount of recommended disinfectant solution.
D)  Soak instruments in a closed container.

Question 16

Relapse and remission are seen frequently in what types of infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronic infections
B)  Latent infections
C)  Infections with rapid onset
D)  Infections that cause fever

Question 17

A(n) __________ is an insect or tick that transmits the causative organisms of a disease.

Accepted Answer

vector
Vectors are l...

Question 18

The method that completely destroys microorganisms is:

Accepted Answer

A)  disinfection
B)  sterilization
C)  sanitization
D)  boiling
E)  furnigation

Question 19

Describe the difference between cell-mediated and humoral immunity.

Accepted Answer

Humor immunity creates specifi...

Question 20

Rosa is assisting with a procedure and has an accidental exposure of potentially infectious mucous in her right eye.What should Rosa do?

Accepted Answer

Rosa should immediately go to the eyewas...

Exam 27: Infection Control

Describe the difference between cell-mediated and humoral immunity.

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The medical term for hives is rhinitis.

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Interferon is a naturally occurring protein that helps protect cells from viral invasion.

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A(n) __________ is an insect or tick that transmits the causative organisms of a disease.

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Rosa is assisting with a procedure and has an accidental exposure of potentially infectious mucous in her right eye.What should Rosa do?

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__________ infections persist for a long time.

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Rosa is responsible for training a new employee in medical aseptic hand washing.Which of the following should Rosa emphasize?

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The process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical instruments is called:

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Medical assistants who wear eye glasses do not have to worry about wearing protective eyewear when assisting with patient procedures.

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For disinfection to be effective, what must the medical assistant do?

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A spore:

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What should be done if the eyes are exposed to potentially infectious bodily fluids?

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Hands do not have to be sanitized if the healthcare worker conscientiously uses gloves during all possible times of exposure.

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Which of the following is not a major area that must be covered in the medical facility's Exposure Control Plan required by OSHA?

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The method that completely destroys microorganisms is:

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A(n) __________ disorder is one in which the body reacts against its own tissues.

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Relapse and remission are seen frequently in what types of infection?

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A(n) __________ is a contaminated object, such as an improperly sterilized instrument, that causes the transmission of a disease.

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