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Health Science Core Mid-Term Exam

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a communicable disease?

a)

A disease that can be transmitted from one person to another

b)

A disease that is caused by genetic factors

c)

A disease that is caused by lifestyle choices

d)

A disease that is non-infectious and cannot be spread

2.

What occurs when a communicable disease spreads rapidly from person to person and affects a large number of people at the same time?

a)

An epidemic

b)

A pandemic

c)

An endemic

d)

A sporadic outbreak

3.

What is a pandemic?

a)

A) A local outbreak of disease

b)

B) An outbreak of disease over a wide geographic area affecting a high proportion of the population

c)

C) A disease that affects only animals

d)

D) A seasonal flu

4.

Fill in the blank: Transmission-based precautions are methods or techniques of caring for patients who have ________ diseases.

a)

communicable

b)

non-communicable

c)

chronic

d)

genetic

5.

What does the term 'Contaminated' mean in transmission-based precautions?

a)

A) Free from organisms causing disease

b)

B) Containing infection or infectious organisms or germs.

6.

Fill in the blank: In transmission-based precautions, 'Clean' means ________.

a)

Free from organisms causing disease.

b)

Sterilized to remove all forms of life.

c)

Visibly free of dirt and stains.

d)

Sanitized using chemical disinfectants.

7.

Every body fluid must be considered a potentially ______ material. (Fill in the blank)

a)

biohazard

b)

harmless

c)

sterile

d)

non-toxic

8.

True or False: All patients are considered potential sources of infection.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The purpose of contact precautions is to:

a)

Prevent the spread of infections through direct contact

b)

Enhance patient comfort during treatment

c)

Improve communication between healthcare staff

d)

Reduce the cost of medical supplies

10.

What should visitors do before entering a room with contact precautions?

a)

Wear a mask

b)

Wash their hands

c)

Put on a gown and gloves

d)

Sign a visitor log

11.

What should be done with patient care equipment in a room with contact precautions?

a)

Leave it in the room for the next patient.

b)

Clean and disinfect it before use with another patient.

c)

Dispose of it immediately.

d)

Use it without any cleaning.

12.

The purpose of airborne precautions is to:

a)

Prevent the spread of infections through direct contact

b)

Prevent the spread of infections through droplets

c)

Prevent the spread of infections through the air

d)

Prevent the spread of infections through contaminated surfaces

13.

What should be done with the door in an airborne infection isolation room?

a)

Keep it open at all times

b)

Keep it closed at all times

c)

Open it only during cleaning

d)

Open it only during patient transfer

14.

What is the recommended action for patient transport under airborne precautions?

a)

Use a standard surgical mask

b)

Transport without any mask

c)

Use an N95 respirator mask

d)

No special precautions needed

15.

Fill in the blank: Droplet precautions are used for patients known or suspected to be infected with pathogens transmitted by large particle droplets expelled during ________.

a)

coughing, sneezing, or talking

b)

eating or drinking

c)

sleeping

d)

walking

16.

Due to the Ebola outbreak in 2014, the CDC formulated strict guidelines to be used when caring for these patients. The guidelines call for the use of: Check all that apply:

a)

Standard Precautions

b)

Contact Precautions

c)

Airborne Precautions

d)

Droplet Precautions

17.
Which of the following items are considered to be biohazardous waste?
a)
disposable incontinent pad soiled with urine and feces
b)
the package a disposable came in
c)
disposable dishes with partially eaten food
d)
a used water pitcher and cup
18.
 Gloves must be worn:
a)
for all patient care
b)
when transferring a patient from bed to chair
c)
only when caring for patients in isolation
d)
for contact with blood and body fluids
19.

This type of precaution should be used on all patients:

a)

standard precautions

b)

airborne precautions

c)

contact precautions

d)

droplet precautions

20.

A living will is a legal document that makes known a person's wishes about life-support measures.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Scope of practice:

a)

employer’s legal liability for acts performed by employees.

b)

client’s permission for a procedure or treatment.

c)

level of performance expected of a health care worker.

d)

duties determined by the job description, level of training, and qualifications.

22.

The law that protects the confidentiality of protected health information is commonly called:

a)

HIPAA

b)

SEPA

c)

INPRO

d)

H-ACT

23.

When a Client gives permission for a medical procedure or treatment it is called

a)

Medical Information

b)

Liability

c)

Informed Consent

d)

Medical Responsibility

24.

Negligence

a)

Failure to give care that is normally expected, resulting in injury to another person.

b)

A legal term for a contract that is not enforceable.

c)

The act of intentionally causing harm to another person.

d)

A type of insurance that covers medical expenses.

25.

Legal

a)

Authorized or based on law.

b)

Not permitted by law.

c)

A suggestion without legal backing.

d)

A type of illegal activity.

26.

Patient’s Bill of Rights Recognition

a)

A statement that patients have the right to make decisions.

b)

A document that outlines hospital fees and charges.

c)

A guideline for healthcare providers on patient confidentiality.

d)

A list of medications prescribed to patients.

27.

Malpractice

a)

Providing proper and professional treatment that results in recovery.

b)

Providing improper or unprofessional treatment or care that results in injury to another person.

c)

Offering free medical services to those in need.

d)

Conducting thorough and ethical medical research.

28.

Libel

a)

A spoken statement that is false and damaging to a person's reputation.

b)

A false written statement that causes a person ridicule or contempt or causes damage to the person’s reputation.

c)

A legal term for a type of contract dispute.

d)

A type of defamation that involves only private individuals.

29.

Slander

a)

Spoken comment that causes a person ridicule or contempt or damages that person’s reputation.

b)

A written statement that falsely accuses someone of a crime.

c)

A legal term for a type of defamation that involves physical harm.

d)

A public statement that praises someone excessively.