What lab equipment allows for the growth of microorganisms without the aid of oxygen?
anaerobic
100
When administering a patient's treatments, a physical therapist knows to use what precautions?
standard
100
A patient is isolated because of staphylococci. Which PPEs will healthcare professionals need before caring for the patient?
gloves
100
What treatment is most effective for bacteria?
antibiotic
100
Ellen is diagnosed with rickettsiae. She understands that she has:
been bitten
200
A person with AIDS is more likely to acquire a disease due to a suppressed immune system because of being
susceptible
200
Which principle of the chain of infection is demonstrated by Whitney's opportunistic infection?
susceptible host
200
A patient is isolated because of an undetermined respiratory condition. Which PPEs will healthcare professionals need before caring for the patient?
masks
200
Jessica was diagnosed with a staph infection. Several students that sat near Jessica developed the same symptoms. The likely method of transfer for this illness is:
direct contact
200
It is important to use standard precautions when dealing with:
spills and splashes
300
If IV poles on a unit have become contaminated, what aseptic method will central supply use to decontaminate the poles
disinfection
300
Proper handwashing techniques in the healthcare environment decrease the transfer of microorganisms, thus preventing what kind of infections?
nosocomial
300
Which precautions would be used if MRSA and scabies are suspected?
extended
300
Which method of aseptic control is used most often to destroy pathogens on scalpels, forceps, and other instruments?
sterilization
300
A patient has a staph infection of the right lower leg. The nurse changes the dressing every day, being careful about the placement of items in the room. Which precaution is being practiced?
contact
400
What organism has no symptoms and is considered normal flora?
non-pathogen
400
What part of the chain of infection is streptococcus?
Causative agent
400
Following a camping trip in a wooded, mountain area, James developed a rash. The most likely cause of the rash is:
rickettsiae
400
Prior to a surgical procedure, the skin is washed with an antimicrobial solution. This is an example of which method of aseptic control?
antisepsis
400
Which precautions will be used when encountering a gunshot victim who needs CPR?
blood borne pathogen
500
Melody dropped a pan of contaminated instruments on the floor. She used a Clorox solution to clean the area. Which method of aseptic control did she use on the floor?
disinfection
500
What would a healthcare professional do before each skill check-off of aseptic technique?
wash hands
500
Mike fell and scraped his knee. He understood the chain of infection when he cleaned the injury with warm water and soap. What part of the chain of infection did he address?
portal of entry
500
Drew and his friends went swimming in the river while on a trip in the tropics. Drew developed symptoms of fever and headache. He was most likely infected with which type of organism?
protozoa
500
Mr. Baker was admitted to the hospital with an increased white blood cell count and extreme pain in his right lower quadrant. If he begins to have fever, his condition could be considered which type of infection?