Microorganisms
Infection Control
Sterile Techniquie
Universal Precautions
Miscellaneous
100

What is the virus that causes AIDS

HIV

100
What is the single most effective way to prevent spread of infection?
Handwashing
100
What is the term used when a sterile field contains microorganisms?
Contaminated
100
Universal Precautions applies only to hospitilized patients. True or False??
FALSE it applies to all patients residents and clients.
100
What are microorganisms called that require oxygen?
Aerobic
200
What is the smallest of all microorganisms?
Viruses
200

What wipes do you use for a patient with suspected or confirmed Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) or norovirus.

Bleach wipes 

200
What is it called when an area is free from ALL organisms?
Sterile
200
Airborne precautions would be followed for particles that generally travel approximately 3 feet? True or False?
FALSE. Droplet precautions are 3 feet.
200
What are microorganisms called that cause infection and disease?
Pathogen
300
What is plantlike organisms that live on dead organic matter?
Fungi
300

If a patient is being ruled out for a GI related illness what type of precaution should they be placed on? 

Contact Plus

300
Reaching across a sterile field is ok to do? True or False?
FALSE Never reach across a sterile field.
300

To prevent needle-stick injuries, OSHA guidelines strictly prohibit workers from performing this dangerous action on used needles before disposal.

Recapping 

300
All organisms are considered IDEAL for bioterrorism? True or False?
FALSE. Only a limited are ideal for bioterrorism.
400

What is a rod shaped bacteria

Bacilli

400
What is the best way to reuse sterile gloves?
They cannot be re-used must be disposed of
400
What should you do if a sterile package is wet or moist?
Discard or send down to be re-sterilized.
400
What is the method of transmission called when it goes through an intermediate host such as a flea or tick?
Vector Borne
400
What is the directional motion that you should use when cleaning a wound or incision site for a dressing change or prepping the skin for a procedure?
Circular.
500
What are 3 things needed for microorganisms to grow and reproduce?
Warm environment, dark, moisture
500
What is the term for microorganisms that are part of the body that are beneficial to the body?
Normal Flora
500

What are the items in a pill pack that tell you that its sterile and good to use? 

Chemical indicator present, pill pack is completely sealed, pack is not expired

500

What is the PPE that must be worn to protect the healthcare provider from a patient with TB?

N95 mask or PAPR is required before entry into patient room

500
What is the disease that an employer must provide a vaccine to employees who risk exposure to blood and body fluids?
Hepatitis
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