HCS IA3 Review Topics

Sam's body temperature is on the rise as he battles an infection. What sneaky strategy is his body using by turning up the heat?

• Creating a less inviting environment for the germs

• Setting up a reciprocal environment

• Fostering a symbiotic environment

• Making it a paradise for the infection

Oops! You've just noticed a tiny tear in your glove while working. What's the superhero move here?

• Swiftly change them

• Give them a quick wash

• Layer up with another pair

• Patch it up with some tape

🚑 Healthcare Heroes Alert! 🚑 Which trio of bloodborne villains are healthcare workers gearing up against in their daily battle to stay safe at work?

• Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV

• Diabetes, SARS, tuberculosis

• Malaria, syphilis, brucellosis

• Hepatitis A, MRSA, streptococcus

What's the superhero of health practices, always ready to fight off germs in any scenario?

• Hand washing

• Oral washing

• Eye washing

• Foot washing

What does the word “hepatitis” stand for? Hint: It's all about inflammation, but where?

• Liver

• Small Intestines

• Lungs

• Heart

What's the secret passage for bloodborne pathogens to party from one person to another?

• Through blood and other bodily fluids

• Through skin to skin contact

• Through intravenous needles only

• Through the air, like coughing

What's the secret armor against bloodborne illnesses? Hint: It's a type of precaution.

• Standard

• infectious

• variable

• diverse

Guess what? The _____ to a susceptible host isn't just any ordinary path. It can be a grand entrance like the nostril, the eye, the mouth, the anus, or the urethra. But wait, there's more! It can also sneak in through the backdoor - think cuts, surgical incisions, or even the spots where tubes or needles say 'hello'. What is this mysterious gateway called?

• Portal of Entry

• Portal of Exit

• Mode of Transmission

• Connection

What's the magic word for making all visible dirt and grime disappear from surfaces or objects?

• cleaning

• mopping

• dusting

• tidying

What's buzzing and carries tiny invaders to us? A(n) _____ is like a sneaky spy in the insect world, such as a mosquito, that delivers pathogens right to our doorstep!

• Vector

• Reservoir

• Epidemic

• Stationary host