Microorganisms
Name one of the four major classes of microorganisms?
Bacteria, virus, fungi, parasite
To dispose of a patient's wound dressing, I would place it in a:
Biohazard bag (medical waste)
To dispose of a disposable razor, I would place it in a:
Sharps container
When trying to move a heavy object, it is best to:
A. Push the object
B. Pull the object
C. Lift the object
A. Push the object
What is the first step you should follow when a fire occurs (according to the RACE acronym)?
Rescue/remove individuals from danger
True or false: ALL microorganisms are disease causing.
False
If a patient is on airborne precautions, what type of PPE should be worn when caring for the patient?
Mask
True or false: sterilization kills ALL microorganisms.
True
When carrying a heavy object, it is best to:
A. Carry it close to the body
B. Carry it out in front of the body
C. Carry it behind the body
A. Carry it close to the body
What does the "A" in the PASS acronym stand for?
Aim at the base
This type of microorganism usually cannot be treated with medication, but the symptoms can be treated and vaccines may prevent someone from getting diseases caused by them.
Virus
Which of the following is NOT a time at which a healthcare provider MUST wash their hands?
A. Prior to using the restroom
B. After using the restroom
C. Prior to touching a patient
D. After touching a patient
A. Prior to using the restroom
A dental assistant tears a glove when assisting a dentist with a patient who is HIV positive. What should the assistant do FIRST?
Remove the gloves and wash hands/rinse with a copious amount of water.
About how wide should a person's base of support be when lifting or attempting to achieve stability?
Shoulder width (8-10 inches apart)
You should consult a Safety Data Sheet to get information about cleaning up what type of spill?
A. Chemical.
B. Blood.
C. Food.
D. Bottle of pills.
A. Chemical.
Which type of microorganism is the only class that can be seen with the naked eye? (Be specific)
Helminths (parasite)
Which of the following is NOT a bloodborne pathogen?
A. hepatitis B
B. tuberculosis
C. hepatitis C
D. HIV
B. tuberculosis
Name one body fluid, other than blood, that can transmit bloodborne pathogens.
vaginal secretions, semen, pericardial fluid, cerebrospinal fluid, amniotic fluid, peritoneal fluid, interstitial fluid, and pleural fluid
You are getting ready to move a patient up in bed, and your supervisor tells you to broaden your base of support. You should:
Move your feet wider apart
What association mandates safe and healthful working environments for workers?
OSHA
Name one specific example of a non-pathogenic microorganism?
yeast (for baking), edible mushrooms, gut bacteria, probiotics, etc.
What is one way to break the chain of infection for influenza, and what part of the chain is it disrupting?
Portal of exit: wear a mask, covering the mouth when sneezing/coughing, quarantine
Mode of transmission: hand washing, disinfecting surfaces
Portal of entry: wearing a mask, distancing from sick individuals
Susceptible host: vaccination, taking care of the body (sleeping, exercise, eating a well-rounded diet)
A ____________ infection occurs more frequently or is more severe in individuals with weakened immune systems.
Opportunistic
True or false: When trying to place an object to the side, proper body mechanics allows a person to twist to the side to place the object there.
False
What are the three things necessary for a fire to burn?
heat, fuel, oxygen
Bacteria are classified by their shapes. Name one type of bacteria.
Cocci (round- think staphylococcus), bacilli (rod shaped- think tubercle bacillus), or spirilla (spiral- H.Pylori is an example)
Which part of the chain of infection is the natural habitat where an infectious agent lives, grows, and multiplies, serving as its home before it spreads to a new host.
Reservoir
nosocomial
What group of muscle should be used when lifting a heavy object from a low level?
leg muscles
A patient presents with a heavy, wet sounding cough, sneezing, and a fever. What type of precautions (standard, transmission-based, or universal) should be taken when caring for this patient?
Transmission-based
Daniella arrives to work at the nursing home at 7:00 AM. After using the rest room, she takes the blood pressure and temperature of eight patients, and then goes on break at 9:45 AM to eat her yogurt. How many times should Daniella have practiced hand hygiene so far?
19