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Worksheetsnine weeks exam review
Total questions: 200
Worksheet time: 3hrs 8mins
Exogenous is
inside the body
outside the body
Athletes foot are examples of this type of pathogen
bacteria
rickettsiae
protozoa
fungi
When should gloves be changed
Between Patients
if they rip
if the are soiled
all of these
What is reverse isolation
protecting you
protecting the patient
facing the patient backwards
none of these
anaerobic
with oxygen
antibodies
disease
without oxygen
A Pandemic affects
a family
a certain area
multiple countries
a single person
Which of the following terms means "beginning outside" the body?
endogenous
nosocomial
exogenous
sepsis
One link in the chain of infection is a susceptible host. Which of the following is also a link in the chain of infection?
Portal of exit
Reservoir
Causative agent
All the above
Which of the following is NOT one of the diseases you are protected from when you get a DTaP Vaccine?
Diptheria
Influenza
Tetanus
Whooping Cough
Which vaccine do people get every year? (CDC cannot make it until they know the pathogens around that year)
hepatitis B
polio vaccine
small pox vaccine
Influenza vaccine
Many microorganisms are part of the normal flora of the body?
All patients must be considered as a potential source of infection.
What is the first link of the chain of infection?
Pathogenic microorganism
Route of entry
Portal of exit
Route of transmission
Which is NOT an example of a high risk patient of a susceptible host?
Cancer Patient
AIDS patient
Teens
Infants
What is a way to break the 3rd link of the chain of infection?
Hygiene and Aspesis.
Identify the Pathogen and apply proper treatment.
Make sure health care professionals practice standard health precautions such as: hand washing and control body secretions.
Be aware that they are susceptible.
An organism that is to small to be seen by the naked eye is known as:
Pathogen
Microorganism
Aspesis
Hygiene
What is defined as a disease causing microorganism?
Microorganism
Bacteria
Pathogen
Virus
What link of the chain of infection is where the infectious agent resides?
Route of entry
Portal of exit
Reservoir
Pathogenic microorganism
If you need to protect your respiratory tract from airborne infectious agents, you'd wear a:
Surgical mask
N95 respirator
A handkerchief
Just hold your breath
A disinfectant:
Is a strong chemical, such as bleach, that destroys pathogens on objects, not on skin
Is an agent that is applied directly to the skin with the purpose of killing pathogens
Uses pressure and steam to sterilize objects and instruments
Is a really tasty, refreshing beverage
This a solution that is applied directly to the skin and prevents the growth of pathogens:
Antiseptic
Disinfectant
Sterilizer
Septicizer
Asepsis is:
A microbe that requires oxygen to survive
Absence of disease-producing microorganisms
One of the ways pathogens cause infection
The presence of all of the germs, everywhere, all the time
Which of the following is NOT utilized in airborne precautions
Face shield
N95 Respirator
Handwashing
Disinfect all surfaces
Tuberculosis is a type of:
Bacteria
Fungus
Virus
Prion
An intestinal roundworm is a type of:
Bacteria
Helminth
Virus
Protozoa
Cocci are bacteria that are __________.
round-shaped
rod-shaped
corkscrew-shaped
spore-shaped
Which type of bacteria can cause strep throat or blood poisoning?
diplococci
Spirilla
Bacilli
Streptococci
Bacteria that grow in pairs and cause pneumonia are _________.
Diplococci
Bacilli
Staphylococci
Streptococci
Lyme Disease and Syphilis are caused by spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria called ___________.
Diplococci
Bacilli
Spirilla
Cocci
A chemical process that destroys most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces is ____________.
disinfecting
sanitizing
cleaning
sterilizing
Antiseptics are intended for __________.
disinfecting instruments
reducing microbes on the skin
disinfecting equipment
sterilizing equipment
Standard Precautions require employers and employees to assume that all human blood and body fluids are potentially ___________.
infectious
harmless
dangerous
toxic
Fungal Infections are much more common on the ___________ than on the hands.
face
feet
elbows
knees
____________ include guidelines for the use of gloves, masks, and eyewear when contact with blood or body secretions containing blood or blood elements is a possibility.
Standard Preconditions
Universal provisions
Standard Precautions
Universal Preparations
COCCI THAT OCCUR IN CLUSTERS OF GROUPS ARE _________.
DIPLOCOCCI
STREPTOCOCCI
STAPHYLOCOCCI
MICROCOCCI
HOW MUCH OF THE BORDER AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF A STERILE FIELD IS CONSIDERED CONTAMINATED?
1 INCH
2 INCHES
3 INCHES
4 INCHES
THE BEST TRANSFER METHOD TO USE WHEN PLACING A STERILE BOWL ON A STERILE FIELD IS THE ____________.
MITTEN TECHNIQUE
DROP TECHNIQUE
FORCEPS TECHNIQUE
GRASP TECHNIQUE
If a particle gets in your eye, you should:
rub your eye
use cotton to remove it
flush your eye for 20 minutes and report it
flush your eye with water for 10 minutes to remove it
What class of fire extinguisher should be used on a wood fire?
B
E
F
A
all manufacturers must provide this with any hazardous products they sell.
OSHA
HIPAA
MSDS
What color is a biohazard bag?
Yellow
Blue
White
Red
People with oxygen should avoid___________.
candles
smoking
nail polish
all of the above
Who can safely mix medications?
Nurses
Lab Techs
Pharmacists
ER doctors
What is a legal document that allows people to state what medical treatment they want or do not want in the event they are unable to make decisions or communicate?
battery
advance directive
slander
Code of Ethics
________ are rules of conduct among people.
liability
laws
ethics
tort
________ is intentionally touching without permission.
slander
disclosure
tort
battery
A person harmed because of another person's actions or failure to act is called a ________________.
tort
law
liability
malpractice
What are rules of conduct, enforced by the government
laws
torts
ethics
ethics
__________ is a voluntary agreement between two or more people, examples include implied or expressed.
disclosure
Code of Ethics
contract
law
What is the proper procedure for documentation error correction?
white out incorrect information, initial and date
add corrected information below error, initial and date
draw a line through the error, add correct information, initial and date
black out incorrect information, initial and date
A conflict of moral beliefs is also known as an ______________. An example is euthanasia.
conduct
ethics
ethical dilemma
tort
A list of written statements describing proper conduct for a group of people is ________________.
Code of Ethics
torts
laws
advance directive
Jim asked Sue to be his spokesperson in determining treatment measures that should be taken if he is unable to make his own health care decisions. After signing a legal document, Sue is Jim’s:
advanced director
power of attorney
ombudswoman
organ director.
A celebrity’s medical records were viewed by unauthorized personnel. Which tort was committed?
False imprisonment
Invasion of privacy
malpractice
Negligence
Meagan began working high school football practice as the new Certified Athletic Trainer. She has not yet passed the national certification exam. Meagan is guilty of which offense?
Malpractice
Physical abuse
Practicing without a license
Negligence
A nursing assistant was accused of negligence. What did he/she most likelydo?
Ambulated the patient down the hall as ordered
Assisted the patient with bathing
Failed to put up the side rails of the bed
Fed the patient his/her dinner late
Jack stole a patient’s ring and another patient’s medication. These were violations of:
civil law
criminal law
ethics
invasion of patient privacy.
What do ethics and laws in health care have in common?
Both are determined by a person’s conduct.
Both always involve doing the right thing for patients
Both have requirements that may change depending on the health care profession
Both are regulated through patient rights legislation
Which document details end-of-life care requests of a patient who has a terminal illness?
Power of attorney
Living will
Patient self-determination clause
Right-to-die declaration
Daniel was admitted to the intensive care unit. He is not sure of his prognosis and insists on signing a statement to express end-of-life wishes. Which document will he sign?
Confidential treatment
Ethical treatment
Informed consent
Living will
A medical assistant was fired from a medical practice and has been making negative, untrue statements about one of the physicians. The assistant could be charged with:
defamation
immorality
invasion of privacy
negligence
A student nurse told his roommate about a patient at the nursing home. Which patient rights legislation was violated?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA)
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
Tommy called Mr. Adams an “old geezer.” Mr. Adams is suing Tommy for:
malpractice
negligence
physical abuse
verbal abuse
Dr. Michael left two sponges and a pair of scissors in the patient during surgery. Dr. Michael may be charged with which civil tort?
Invasion of privacy
malpractice
sexual abuse
verbal abuse
A medication is ordered to be mixed in 1000 cc of IV fluid for administration. If a nurse injects the medication directly into a patient’s vein in error, he/she could be guilty of:
Malpractice.
Assault.
Negligence.
Physical abuse.
Mr. Jones goes to a medical office with chest pain. The physician orders an antacid and does not do an EKG. That night, Mr. Jones dies from a heart attack. The doctor could be charged with:
Slander.
Defamation.
Negligence.
Battery.
A dental assistant tells her friends that a hygienist she works with has a drinking problem. If this is not true, the assistant could be guilty of:
Slander.
Malpractice.
Battery.
Libel.
An EMT is charged with battery. What did the EMT do?
Informed the news media of a victim’s condition.
Treated a victim, even though the victim refused treatment.
Failed to splint a broken leg and then moved the victim.
Used inappropriate words to describe a victim’s nationality.
An angry patient writes a letter to the newspaper editor about a local psychologist. The allegations in the letter are clearly untrue and damaging to the psychologist’s practice. The letter writer could be guilty of:
Assault
Battery.
Slander.
Libel.
A physician writes a DNR order on a patient’s chart. DNR is the medical abbreviation for:
Do not resuscitate.
Designated nurse responder.
Durable negotiated rights.
Doctor’s normal request.
A tort is a civil wrong in the sense that is committed against an individual (include companies).
True
False
Cheil-
hernia
lip
abdomen
slow
-emesis
expansion
emergency
vomiting
abdomen
The patient is told to make an appointment with a hematologist, this provider will specialize in care of
Blood
Urine
Chest
Cancer
ovar-
puncture
ear
egg (female reproductive gland)
scale
-centesis
spot
puncture
coil
milk
oto-
mass, tumor or swelling
mouth
ear
bile
The surgical removal of part of the bone from the skull to expose the brain.
leukocyte
craniotomoy
hemotoxic
enlargement of liver
nephrectomy
nephromegaly
hepatomegaly
hepatectomy
Tympanotomy
surgical incision into the ear
surgical incision into the eardrum
surgical created opening into the ear
surgical created opening into the eardrum
Dx
neck
treatment
diagnosis
history
Inflammation of urinary bladder
cystitis
nephritis
gastritis
otitis
brain
physch/o
encephal/o
cerebr/o
cephal/o
spinal cord
myo
myel
nephr
or
orchi
testi
bone
ovary
foot
Physio?
development
cheek
nature
ear
Bucco?
cheek
eyelid
ear
hearing
Palpebr?
mouth
ear
eyelid
eyes
plasia?
development
kidney
smoth
sound
rug?
wrinkle, crease
hearing
suture
cheek
aur?
ear
mouth
kidney
testis
acousti?
heart
brain
ear
hearing
colpo?
phon, opening
hollow, vagina
blind passageway
brain
leio?
smooth
kidney
brain
vein
cor?
heart
itis
cardi
hair
ren?
smooth
tree
vein
kidney
thalam?
inner chamber
head
hearing
ears
plexus?
heart
tissue
braid
head
dendr?
tree, branching
hollow
mouth
navel
phleb?
vein
tube
eye lash
head
pilo?
hair
head
vein
navel
histo?
tissue
mouth
braid
tube
stoma?
mouth
stomach
inner chamber
heart
the area of the body where you take a carotid pulse is...
the neck
the groin area
the wrist
the inside of your elbow
the area of the body where you take a radial pulse is
the neck
the wrist
the groin
the inside of the elbow
the following are routes to take a temperature EXCEPT ...
oral
temporal
axillary
femoral
you can use a thermometer with a red indicator for oral temperature measuring...
true
false
Average temperature is ...
100.4
96.8
98.6
97.0
The most accurate mode of taking temperature is...
oral
axillary
rectal
tympanic
You check a babies pulse in the ______ artery.
radial
carotid
brachial
femoral
Normal respirations are .....
12-20 per minute
10-25 per minute
11-22 per minute
5-30 per minute
What is a "normal" blood pressure
120/110 mmHg
120/80 mmHg
100/80 mmHg
140/80 mmHg
What are vital signs?
measurements of the body basic functions.
Number of heartbeats per minute.
Breaths per minute.
Where is radial (wrist) pulse measured?
On the pinky finger side of the patient's wrist
Only on the left wrist
In the middle of the wrist
On the thumb side of the patient's wrist
Which of the following is the normal range for pulse?
60-100
80-100
12-20
60-80
Which of the of the following measurements would you immediately report to the nurse?
Blood Pressure: 112/36
Pulse: 98
Respirations: 18
Pulse Ox: 100%
While ambulating Mr. Stokes, he tells you that he is feeling faint. After sitting him in a chair, the nurse aide should check his:
Temperature
Blood Pressure
Pulse
Respirations
What is the normal range for SPO2?
90%-100%
100%-110%
95%-100%
80%-100%
