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WorksheetsCh.4 Infection Control Phlebotomist Vocab
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the term 'communicable' mean?
An infection limited to a specific location
Able to spread from person to person
A method to prevent infection
A microorganism that causes infection
SDS (Safety Data Sheet) contains
What is a localized infection?
An infection acquired in a healthcare setting
An infection limited to a specific location in the body
An infection spread throughout the body
An infection caused by multidrug-resistant organisms
What is the primary characteristic of a systemic infection?
It is acquired during medical care
It is caused by a sharp object
It spreads through the bloodstream and affects the entire body
It is limited to a specific location
What is the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
To issue guidelines for community health
To protect workers from job hazards
To create operational standards for patient safety
To develop vaccines for infectious diseases
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions?
To isolate patients with multidrug-resistant organisms
To treat all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious
To prevent airborne transmission of pathogens
To sterilize all medical equipment
What does the term 'fomite' refer to?
A body opening that allows pathogens to leave
A sharp instrument used in medical procedures
A microorganism causing infection
An inanimate object that can harbor infectious agents
What is the definition of 'medical asepsis'?
A plan to eliminate exposure to infectious material
The state of being completely free of all microorganisms
Measures used to reduce and prevent the spread of pathogens
A method of infection prevention for airborne diseases
What is the primary purpose of disinfection?
To isolate infected individuals
To destroy all microorganisms, including pathogens
To remove or kill pathogens
To prevent airborne transmission of diseases
What is the function of mucous membranes?
To act as a reservoir for pathogens
To sterilize medical instruments
To prevent pathogens from entering the bloodstream
To line body cavities that open to the outside of the body
Which of the following is an example of a bloodborne pathogen?
VRE
C-Diff
MRSA
HIV
What is the final stage of HIV infection called?
Localized infection
Hepatitis
AIDS
Systemic infection
What is the purpose of an exposure control plan?
To isolate patients with infectious diseases
To sterilize all medical equipment
To prevent airborne transmission of pathogens
To eliminate or reduce employee exposure to infectious material
What is the definition of 'portal of entry'?
A body opening on an uninfected person that allows pathogens to enter
A method of infection prevention for airborne diseases
A body opening on an infected person that allows pathogens to leave
A place where a pathogen lives and multiplies
What is the primary purpose of engineering controls in medical devices?
To isolate infectious patients
To prevent systemic infections
To make their use less hazardous
To sterilize the devices
What is the definition of 'healthcare-associated infection (HAI)'?
An infection caused by multidrug-resistant organisms
An infection spread through the bloodstream
An infection acquired in a healthcare setting during medical care
An infection limited to a specific location in the body
Surface decontamination must use...
1:10 bleach solution
What does the term 'immunocompromised' mean?
A person who is infected with multidrug-resistant organisms
A person who has acquired a healthcare-associated infection
A person who is resistant to infections
A person whose immune system is not working at full potential
What is the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?
To sterilize medical equipment
To issue guidelines to protect and improve health
To prevent the spread of airborne diseases
To create operational standards for patient safety
What is the definition of 'sterilization'?
A cleaning measure that destroys all microorganisms, including pathogens
A method of infection prevention for airborne diseases
A method to reduce the spread of pathogens
A plan to eliminate exposure to infectious material
