Safety and Infection -- Health Science II

Mr. Barker 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 a fever, his condition would be considered which kind of infection?

• Endogenous

• Exogenous

• Local

• Systemic

What organism has no symptoms and is considered normal flora?

• Aerobic

• Anaerobic

• Nonpathogens

• Pathogens

What is the term for microorganisms that can live without oxygen?

• Aerobic

• Anaerobic

• Pathogenic

• Nonpathogenic

A patient has a staph infection on his right lower leg. The nurse changes the dressing daily, being careful about the placement of items in the room. Which precaution is being practiced?

• Contact

• Droplet

• Airborne

• Reverse

Which treatment is MOST effective for bacterial infections?

• Antiviral

• Antibiotic

• Fungicide

• MRSA

What action step should be taken by a health care worker, prior to each skill, during an evaluation to demonstrate proper aseptic technique

• Disinfect his/her hands

• Sterilize his/her hands

• Vaccinate his/her hands

• Wash his/her hands

When encountering a gunshot victim who needs CPR, precautions are used to protect the health care provider from:

• blood-borne pathogens

• Influenza

• Streptococcus

• TB

It is important to use standard precautions when dealing with:

• clean sharps

• Fire extinguishers

• spills and splashes

• unused supplies

A healthcare professional is treating a patient with a staph infection on his left upper arm. Which PPE will the health care provider need before caring for this patient?

• Gown

• Mask

• Gloves

• Goggles

Proper handwashing techniques in the healthcare environment decrease the transfer of microorganisms, thus preventing which type of infection?

• Direct

• Indirect

• Nosocomial

• Vector