Question 1

Red bags or bags that have a biohazardous waste label are used for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   chemicals used in the medical office
B)   used lancets and needles
C)   broken glassware
D)   dressings contaminated with blood or body fluids
E)   shredded medical documentsF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

People who perform ________ tasks often develop work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which of the following is a specific NIOSH recommendation for reducing work-related musculoskeletal injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)   When lifting an object, hold it as far away from your body as possible
B)   When transferring a patient, always bend at the hips to lift the patient
C)   Adjust your seat to the correct position to prevent back strain
D)   Use a sturdy desk or chair to reach objects on high shelves
E)   When using a computer, type as fast as possible to prevent hand crampingF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 4

An employer is required to offer a medical worker the HBV vaccination within ____ days of starting employment.

Accepted Answer

A)   5
B)   10
C)   30
D)   60
E)   90F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

According to OSHA, Category I tasks

Accepted Answer

A)   do not involve risk of exposure.
B)   involve tasks such as taking a patient's blood pressure.
C)   do not require any special precautions.
D)   involve tasks such as giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
E)   expose a worker to blood, body fluids, or tissues.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

The cycle of infection begins with the establishment of the pathogen in the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   means of entrance
B)   reservoir host
C)   susceptible host
D)   means of transmission
E)   means of exitF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

To know how to respond during a(n) ________ accident, you should familiarize yourself with the location of circuit breakers and emergency power shutoffs.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which of the following factors of host susceptibility are related to the pathogen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Point of entry
B)   Genetics
C)   Stress
D)   General health
E)   Hygiene habitsF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the means of exit for the pathogen to leave the reservoir?

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which guideline is vital when handling hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

A)   Push intact contaminated needles into the biohazardous waste container for sharps
B)   Break off or recap needles after use
C)   Open, empty, and clean reusable sharps containers by hand
D)   Place a biohazardous container in a secondary container when there is a danger of puncturing the primary container
E)   Keep biohazardous waste containers open at all timesF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following items is not needed to fill out a communicable disease report form?

Accepted Answer

A)   Disease identification
B)   Patient identification
C)   Reporting-institution information
D)   Test results
E)   Infection historyF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

A person who has little or no immunity to infection by an organism is called a(n) ________ host.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person who has little or no...

Question 13

Another term for good ergonomic practice is body ________.

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Question 14

Which of the following is not required by the OSHA Hazard Communication?

Accepted Answer

A)   Containers used to store items possibly contaminated with bloodborne pathogens must be clearly marked with a biohazard symbol
B)   Employees must receive training about workplace hazards
C)   Containers used to store nonhazardous waste must be clearly marked
D)   Employees must have access to information about workplace hazards
E)   Employees must be instructed in measures they can take to protect themselves against harm from hazardous substancesF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 15

The penalty for an OSHA violation when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result and when the employer knew, or should have known, of the hazard, is____.

Accepted Answer

A)   a possibility of a $3,300 fine
B)   a mandatory fine of up to $7,000
C)   immediate dismissal of the employee who caused the violation
D)   a fine of $33,000.00
E)   up to 6 months' imprisonmentF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

A shortened version of the MSDS that is permanently affixed to a substance container is called the ________ label.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A shortened version of the MSDS that...

Question 17

Max came home with an itchy red rash. When his mother took him to the pediatrician, she determined that Max had chickenpox. The pediatrician asked if other children at his daycare also have chickenpox, because this is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   endogenous infection
B)   reportable infection
C)   incurable infection
D)   exogenous infection
E)   healthcare-associated infectionF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Following ________ means assuming that all blood and body fluids are infected with bloodborne pathogens.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which of the following is a special safety precaution that relates specifically to patients with physical disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)   Store toxic items in high cabinets
B)   Sanitize toys daily
C)   Never leave the patient alone in an exam room
D)   Check for small pieces that might be a choking hazard
E)   Check toys periodically for sharp edgesF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the method by which a pathogen can enter a new host?

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Exam 6: Basic Safety and Infection Control

Max came home with an itchy red rash. When his mother took him to the pediatrician, she determined that Max had chickenpox. The pediatrician asked if other children at his daycare also have chickenpox, because this is a(n) ____.

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A shortened version of the MSDS that is permanently affixed to a substance container is called the ________ label.

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Which of the following is not required by the OSHA Hazard Communication?

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According to OSHA, Category I tasks

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People who perform ________ tasks often develop work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

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Following ________ means assuming that all blood and body fluids are infected with bloodborne pathogens.

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Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the means of exit for the pathogen to leave the reservoir?

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To know how to respond during a(n) ________ accident, you should familiarize yourself with the location of circuit breakers and emergency power shutoffs.

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The penalty for an OSHA violation when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result and when the employer knew, or should have known, of the hazard, is____.

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Which of the following factors of host susceptibility are related to the pathogen?

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Which guideline is vital when handling hazardous waste?

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Which of the following is a special safety precaution that relates specifically to patients with physical disabilities?

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Red bags or bags that have a biohazardous waste label are used for ____.

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Which of the following is a specific NIOSH recommendation for reducing work-related musculoskeletal injuries?

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Another term for good ergonomic practice is body ________.

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A person who has little or no immunity to infection by an organism is called a(n) ________ host.

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An employer is required to offer a medical worker the HBV vaccination within ____ days of starting employment.

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Which item on the diagram of the cycle of infection is the method by which a pathogen can enter a new host?

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Which of the following items is not needed to fill out a communicable disease report form?

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