22-23 HS1B Unit 6 Quiz

When there is an outbreak of illness that affects more than one country, the United Nations is called in to provide aid and support. They can only send out their envoys with supplies if they know of an epidemic. Which organization do they count on to keep track of illnesses and outbreaks around the globe?

• CDC

• WHO

• OSHA

• FDA

A large outbreak of gastroenteritis has occurred in the southern part of a state. As medical professionals work to treat the affected patients, they also try to figure out what the patients might have in common. Each patient reports having purchased bagged salad in the days before their symptoms began. The director of the local hospital suspects that somehow the salad was contaminated. Which health organization should the director report this information to?

• CDC

• WHO

• OSHA

• FDA

While many health organizations have been established to protect the safety of the American public, two concentrate specifically on the safety and health of employees in American businesses. One such organization is NIOSH, which keeps data on workplace injuries. The other one focuses on keeping the work environment safe for employees. Which organization is this?

• CDC

• WHO

• OSHA

• FDA

Emily is the first responder to a terrible car accident. A man has been thrown through the windshield of his truck and is now lying on the pavement, bleeding. Wearing her PPE, Emily approaches the man and begins to speak to him. The man is quickly losing consciousness but makes sure to grab Emily’s arm and tell her, “I have Hepatitis B!” before he passes out. Why was this information so important to pass on to Emily?

• Hepatitis B can make drugs used in treatment ineffective.

• Hepatitis B is a nosocomial infection that could spread in the ER.

• Hepatitis B is a bloodborne pathogen that could be transmitted.

• There was no real reason to give Emily this information.

As part of a safety workshop for her lab, Karen is learning about what to do if a fire breaks out in the lab. She has been listening, but her daughter has been sending her texts throughout the workshop, so Karen has been a bit distracted. Noticing Karen’s inattention, the instructor asks her to explain the first step she would take if a fire occurred in her department. What would be the BEST answer for Karen to give?

• Activate the fire alarms.

• Rescue anyone in immediate danger.

• Confine the fire.

• Extinguish the fire.

Ready to leave work on a busy Friday afternoon, Gina sighs when she remembers that there is a staff safety meeting at her nursing home. Gina has already learned how to move patients and lift things without hurting herself, but the director says that the safety meeting is mandatory. What is MOST likely the reason that Gina’s boss is requiring medical staff to review safety information again?

• Gina’s boss has seen employees breaking safety rules.

• The nursing home does not want staff to go home on time.

• Over 200,000 employees are injured each year in nursing home/care facilities.

• The safety of employees is rarely an issue, but this is for legal issues.

Irena’s coworker was sick last week, and now Irena is showing the same symptoms. Several of her workmates have called in sick. Irena’s boss tells her to go home. She feels so badly that on her way home, Irena stops by an urgent care center. After taking her vitals and hearing the news about Irena’s workmates, the doctor says that she has probably contracted a community-acquired infection. Which illness is Irena MOST likely fighting now?

• influenza

• MRSA

• cancer

• staph infection

After being in the hospital for an extended period following her hip replacement, Carmela starts to have symptoms that make her feel very ill. They don’t seem connected with her hip, so her doctor is called. He examines Carmela, ordering tests. When the results are in, he explains to Carmela that she has contracted a nosocomial infection. What illness is Carmela MOST likely battling now?

• influenza

• MRSA

• pneumonia

• malaria

X-ray tech Melissa is sent to the mailroom because there is a package waiting for her department. When she arrives, she notes that the box is large. Melissa knows that the radiologist ordered some replacements for their lead aprons and thinks that the box might contain them. In order to carry the box back to her department safely, how should Melissa position the box?

• on her hip

• on her shoulder

• as close to her body as possible

• as low as possible

The hospital that Dante works in has strict policies about hand washing and protective gear. There are signs posted for medical professionals, as well as signs asking visitors to take precautions not to spread germs. At a staff meeting, Dante’s boss goes over the cleaning procedures for some of the equipment used on patients. Dante rolls his eyes, because the staff knows all of this information and are very diligent. What is MOST likely the reason that Dante’s boss feels the need to remind his employees about sterilizing equipment?

• The hospital has had reports of people not sterilizing equipment.

• Every year, about 10 percent of patients are still contracting infections in hospitals.

• The company that makes cleaning solutions is giving him a bonus.

• Dante’s boss suspects that his workers are not as careful as they should be.