Microorganisms
Name one of the four major classes of microorganisms?
Bacteria, virus, fungi, parasite
Which of the following is NOT a bloodbourne pathogen?
A. hepatitis B
B. tuberculosis
C. hepatitis C
D. HIV
B. tuberculosis
When trying to lift a heavy object, a person should situation their feet:
A. Together
B. 8-10 inches apart
C. 1-3 feet apart
B. 8-10 inches apart
You are working alone in a medical laboratory when a large machine sparks and then starts to flame up and spreads to the cabinet and papers above. What should you do?
A. Activate the fire alarm.
B. Use a Class C extinguisher.
C. Use a Class A extinguisher.
D. Evacuate the building.
A. Activate the fire alarm
What does the abbreviation BID stand for?
Twice a day
True or false: ALL microorganisms are disease causing.
False
If a patient is on airbourne precautions, what type of PPE should be worn when caring for the patient?
Mask
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
When a patient is using supplemental oxygen, he/she should do all of the following except:
A. Avoid use of nailpolish
B. Remove smoking materials such as matches from the area
C. Do not eat hot foods
D. Post "no smoking" signs
C. Do not eat hot foods
Which of the following is not a word root that means "lungs"?
A. pulmon/o
B. pneumon/o
C. pneum/o
D. respir/o
respir/o
This type of microorganism cannot be cured, but symptoms of it can be treated.
Virus
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
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.
Cutting a body into anterior and posterior halves would be cutting the body along the ____________ plane.
Frontal (or coronal)
Which type of microorganism is the smallest in size?
Virus (remember, they are made of RNA/DNA!)
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
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 does the "A" in the PASS acronym stand for?
Aim at the base
What would be the best way to model verbal communication?
A. Demonstrate attentive listening.
B. Speak clearly and concisely.
C. Show technique for CPR.
D. Use hand signals to clarify intent.
B. Speak clearly and concisely.
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)
True or false: You appear on the site of a natural disaster. A patient is lying beneath a tree that sounds like it is breaking and could imminently fall. You should move the patient to safety.
True
Why should a person bend their kness when picking up a heavy object?
It allows them to use strength from the leg muscles
What association mandates safe and healthful working environments for workers?
OSHA
A person with a cogenital lack of melanin in their skin might have:
A. Hemorrhage
B. Melanoma
C. Albinism
D. Hypodermatism
C. Albinism