WorksheetsHealth Science Core Mid-Term Exam
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is a communicable disease?
A disease that can be transmitted from one person to another
A disease that is caused by genetic factors
A disease that is caused by lifestyle choices
A disease that is non-infectious and cannot be spread
What occurs when a communicable disease spreads rapidly from person to person and affects a large number of people at the same time?
An epidemic
A pandemic
An endemic
A sporadic outbreak
What is a pandemic?
A) A local outbreak of disease
B) An outbreak of disease over a wide geographic area affecting a high proportion of the population
C) A disease that affects only animals
D) A seasonal flu
Fill in the blank: Transmission-based precautions are methods or techniques of caring for patients who have ________ diseases.
communicable
non-communicable
chronic
genetic
What does the term 'Contaminated' mean in transmission-based precautions?
A) Free from organisms causing disease
B) Containing infection or infectious organisms or germs.
Fill in the blank: In transmission-based precautions, 'Clean' means ________.
Free from organisms causing disease.
Sterilized to remove all forms of life.
Visibly free of dirt and stains.
Sanitized using chemical disinfectants.
Every body fluid must be considered a potentially ______ material. (Fill in the blank)
biohazard
harmless
sterile
non-toxic
True or False: All patients are considered potential sources of infection.
True
False
The purpose of contact precautions is to:
Prevent the spread of infections through direct contact
Enhance patient comfort during treatment
Improve communication between healthcare staff
Reduce the cost of medical supplies
What should visitors do before entering a room with contact precautions?
Wear a mask
Wash their hands
Put on a gown and gloves
Sign a visitor log
What should be done with patient care equipment in a room with contact precautions?
Leave it in the room for the next patient.
Clean and disinfect it before use with another patient.
Dispose of it immediately.
Use it without any cleaning.
The purpose of airborne precautions is to:
Prevent the spread of infections through direct contact
Prevent the spread of infections through droplets
Prevent the spread of infections through the air
Prevent the spread of infections through contaminated surfaces
What should be done with the door in an airborne infection isolation room?
Keep it open at all times
Keep it closed at all times
Open it only during cleaning
Open it only during patient transfer
What is the recommended action for patient transport under airborne precautions?
Use a standard surgical mask
Transport without any mask
Use an N95 respirator mask
No special precautions needed
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 ________.
coughing, sneezing, or talking
eating or drinking
sleeping
walking
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:
Standard Precautions
Contact Precautions
Airborne Precautions
Droplet Precautions
This type of precaution should be used on all patients:
standard precautions
airborne precautions
contact precautions
droplet precautions
A living will is a legal document that makes known a person's wishes about life-support measures.
True
False
Scope of practice:
employer’s legal liability for acts performed by employees.
client’s permission for a procedure or treatment.
level of performance expected of a health care worker.
duties determined by the job description, level of training, and qualifications.
The law that protects the confidentiality of protected health information is commonly called:
HIPAA
SEPA
INPRO
H-ACT
When a Client gives permission for a medical procedure or treatment it is called
Medical Information
Liability
Informed Consent
Medical Responsibility
Negligence
Failure to give care that is normally expected, resulting in injury to another person.
A legal term for a contract that is not enforceable.
The act of intentionally causing harm to another person.
A type of insurance that covers medical expenses.
Legal
Authorized or based on law.
Not permitted by law.
A suggestion without legal backing.
A type of illegal activity.
Patient’s Bill of Rights Recognition
A statement that patients have the right to make decisions.
A document that outlines hospital fees and charges.
A guideline for healthcare providers on patient confidentiality.
A list of medications prescribed to patients.
Malpractice
Providing proper and professional treatment that results in recovery.
Providing improper or unprofessional treatment or care that results in injury to another person.
Offering free medical services to those in need.
Conducting thorough and ethical medical research.
Libel
A spoken statement that is false and damaging to a person's reputation.
A false written statement that causes a person ridicule or contempt or causes damage to the person’s reputation.
A legal term for a type of contract dispute.
A type of defamation that involves only private individuals.
Slander
Spoken comment that causes a person ridicule or contempt or damages that person’s reputation.
A written statement that falsely accuses someone of a crime.
A legal term for a type of defamation that involves physical harm.
A public statement that praises someone excessively.
