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?
What is Systemic
What is Systemic
100
Prior to a surgical procedure, the skin is washed with an antimicrobial solution. This is an example of which method of aseptic control?
What is Antisepsis
100
Jackie is scheduled for a massage. She complains of muscle tightness in her neck and shoulders. The most relaxing treatment of Jackie's muscle tightness is:
What is Effleurage
100
When administering a patient's treatments, a physical therapist knows to use what precautions?
What is Standard
100
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?
What is Contact
200
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?
What is Portal of entry
What is Portal of entry
200
Proper handwashing techniques in the healthcare environment decrease the transfer of microorganisms, thus preventing what kind of infections?
What is Nosocomial
200
A patient is taken to the delivery room in active labor. What is the most common position to place the patient for delivery?
What is Lithotomy
200
Which precautions would be use if MRSA and scabies are suspected?
What is Extended
200
A patient is isolated because of an undetermined respiratory condition. Which PPEs will healthcare professionals need before caring for the patient?
What is Masks
300
Sally has an itchy, red rash. Which type of organisms likely caused her rash?
What is Fungi
300
Which precautions will be used when encountering a gunshot victim who needs CPR?
What is Blood borne pathogen
300
Ellen is diagnosed with rickettsiae. She understands that she has:
What is Been Bitten
300
A patient is isolated because of staphylococci. Which PPEs will healthcare professionals need before caring for the patient?
What is Gloves
300
Which is true about vaccinations?
What is Are a way to control the spread of microorganisms
400
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?
What is Protozoa
400
What lab equipment allows for the growth of microorganisms without the aid of oxygen?
What is Anerobic
400
Following a camping trip in a wooded, mountain area, James developed a rash. The most likely cause of the rash is:
What is Rickettsiae
What is Rickettsiae
400
The doctor requests the most accurate temperature for a hypothermic patient. The student will obtain and document which temperature?
What is 96.2 (R)
400
Which principle of the chain of infection is demonstrated by Whitney's opportunistic infection?
What is Susceptible host
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?
What is Disinfection
What is Disinfection
500
Which method of aseptic control is used most often to destroy pathogens on scalpels, forceps, and other instruments?
What is Sterilization
500
A person with AIDS is more likely to acquire a disease due to a suppressed immune system because of being:
What is Susceptible
500
What would a healthcare professional do before each skill check-off of aseptic technique?
What is Wash their hands
500
What organism has no symptoms and is considered normal flora?