Infection Control
#1 way to prevent the spread of infection is...
Hand washing
The medical suffix itis means:
inflammation
All of the following are positive healthcare team characteristics EXCEPT:
-Dependable
-Defensive
-Team Player
-Respectful
Defensive
What organ system involves the skin?
Integumentary
When there is a fire, R.A.C.E. stands for...
Rescue/Remove
Alarm/activate
Contain/close doors
Extinguish
Performing appropriate infection control practices will result in which of the following?
-The spread of disease
-Protecting the patient against potential disease
-Increased medical cost
Protecting the patient against potential disease
Cardiology is the study of the _____.
Heart
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of working in healthcare?
-Available jobs
-Salaries
-Medical Benefits
-Long shifts
Long shifts
Without this gas, the body’s cells would die:
oxygen
The artery most commonly used to assess blood pressure is:
-Radial
-Brachial
-Femoral
-Carotid
Brachial
Airborne precautions require the use of a surgical mask. True or False
False, N95 or respirator mask
Which word part pertains to the kidneys?
-colp/o
-gastr/o
-nephr/o
nephr/o
Career pathway that offers many opportunities for hands-on experience and focuses on changing a patient’s health status over time.
Therapeutic pathway
Functions of the Hypodermis include all the following EXCEPT...
-Storing energy
-Protection from outside sources
-Acting as a cushion
-Preventing heat loss
Protection from outside sources, this would be the epidermis
HIPAA is a hospital rule only: it is not a federal law involving all healthcare facilities, providers & employees. True or False
False
Which of the following is NOT a link in the chain of infection?
-Susceptible host
-Path of disease
-Reservoir
-Infectious Agent
Path of disease is not a link however mode of transmission is
Hepatitis is a medical term meaning inflammation of what?
Liver
Which of the following is not an example of nonverbal communication?
-Facial expressions
-Use of touch
-Body language
-Writing a letter
Writing a letter
The following are examples of Homeostasis except:
-Balancing body temperature
-Balancing blood sugar
-Balancing water balance
-Balancing weight
Balancing weight
The student nursing assistant knows that 10:56 PM in military time is documented as...
2256
Airborne, Droplet and Contact precautions are examples of _______ in the chain of infection?
-Reservoir
-Infectious Agent
-Mode of Transmission
-Portal of entry
Mode of Transmission
Gastromegaly means...
enlarged stomach
A healthcare pathway with careers involved in performing procedures to determine the causes of diseases or disorders.
Diagnostic pathway
Which body system filters and removes waste products from the blood.
Urinary or Excretory
What does the abbreviation ADL mean?
Activities of Daily Living