Infection Control & Integumentary System Review

The process that destroys pathogenic organisms, but is not always effective against spores and viruses is:

• antisepsis

• ultrasound cleaning

• chemical disinfection

• sterilization

Which of the following are characteristics of bacteria?

• are simple, one-celled organisms

• multiply rapidly

• are classified by shape and arrangement

• all of these answers

Disease that originates outside the body are called:

• Endogenous

• Exogenous

• Nosocomial

• Opportunistic

The body’s defenses include which of the following when fighting pathogens:

• Mucous membranes

• Cilia

• Coughing and sneezing

• Fever

• All of these answers

What does asepsis mean?

• Free of all organisms

• Absence of disease-producing microorganisms

• Any object or area that may contain pathogens

• None of these

What does sterile mean?

• Free of all organisms

• Absence of disease-producing microorganisms

• Any object or area that may contain pathogens

• None of these

What does contaminated mean?

• Free from all organisms

• Absence of disease-producing microorganisms

• Any object or area that may contain pathogens

• All of these answers

Aseptic techniques include:

• Handwashing

• Good personal hygiene

• Use of disposable gloves

• Properly cleaning instruments and equipment

• All of these answers

Which statement pertains to handwashing the best?

• The most important aseptic technique

• Not a major aspect of standard precautions

• Least effective method of infection control

• Performed for 10 seconds

The World Health Organization (WHO) states handwashing should be done:

• Before patient contact

• Before clean or aseptic procedure

• After contact with a patient’s skin

• After touching patient surroundings

• All of these answers are correct