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WorksheetsHST MidTerm Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Any cut, injury, or needle stick—no matter how minor—must be reported immediately.
True
False
If chemicals splash on the skin and cause burns, use large amounts of water to wash the skin and dilute the chemicals for 15–30 minutes.
True
False
Gloves can be washed between patients if the gloves have not been contaminated.
True
False
Only a limited number of microorganisms are considered to be ideal for bioterrorism.
True
False
The major cause of fires is improper rubbish disposal.
True
False
A victim of heat exhaustion has an internal body temperature of 105°F (40.6°C) or higher.
True
False
Standard precautions must be followed at all times by all health care providers.
True
False
Immediate medical care during the first 3 hours after a cerebrovascular accident can help prevent brain damage.
True
False
Before activating a fire alarm, all doors and windows should be closed and elevators should be used to quickly remove people from the area of danger.
True
False
A dislocation is treated the same way a fracture is treated.
True
False
A hantavirus affecting primates and rodents that mutated and spread to humans is ____.
West Nile virus
SARS virus
Marburg
monkeypox
In the chain of infection, an instrument contaminated with blood acts as a ____.
portal of entry
reservoir
causative agent
portal of exit
Which of these statements about the use of mercury is not correct?
It can create a toxic vapor when released.
Mercury poisoning attacks the central nervous system in humans.
Only authorized individuals should clean up a mercury spill.
All of these statements are correct.
Standard precautions were developed by ____.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Federal Drug Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
An N-95, P-100, or more powerful filtering mask such as a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) mask must be worn for ____.
droplet precautions
airborne precautions
contact precautions
standard precautions
Ergonomics includes all of the following except ____.
training in required muscle movements
determining which repetitive movements will be most effective
correct placement of furniture and equipment
How much of the border around the outside of a sterile field is considered contaminated?
1 inch
2 inches
3 inches
4 inches
Safety glasses ____.
should be worn at all times
are required for some procedures
usually are not needed in health care facilities
must be worn while using electrical equipment
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of insulin shock?
hunger pangs
pale and moist skin
sweet or fruity odor to the breath
restlessness or anxiety
If you find a piece of damaged or malfunctioning equipment, ____.
read the instructions for the equipment
repair the equipment before using it
report it immediately
put the equipment away in storage
The virus that causes swine flu is ____.
Ebola
HVC
H1N1
SARS
To get close to an object, ____.
twist to the correct angle
bend from the waist and knees
bend from the hips and knees
reach out for the object
Which of the following is NOT an OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
Provide personal protective equipment
Enforce rules of no eating, drinking, smoking, or applying cosmetics in any area that can be contaminated
Provide training on all regulations to all employees at no cost during working hours
Provide hepatitis C vaccine free of charge to anyone with occupational exposure
Which of the following is NOT a treatment for a convulsion?
Put a blunt object between the victim’s teeth to keep the victim from biting his or her tongue.
Remove dangerous objects from the area.
Avoid using force to restrain or stop the muscle movements.
Put a pillow or cushion under the victim’s head.
Cocci that occur in clusters or groups are ____.
diplococci
streptococci
staphylococci
micrococci
Parasitic microorganisms carried by fleas, lice, ticks, and mites are ____.
viruses
protozoa
fungi
rickettsiae
If you are alone, call first for EMS before starting CPR for ____.
an unconscious adult or child who has reached puberty
any victim of submersion or near drowning
any victim with cardiac arrest caused by a drug overdose or trauma
an unconscious infant or child from 1 year of age to puberty
What is the ratio of chest compressions to ventilations when one person is performing CPR on an adult victim?
5:2
15:2
30:1
30:2
In the chain of infection, a pathogen leaving the body through sexual secretions is an example of ___
reservoir
portal of exit
causative agent
mode of transmission
The type of burn characterized by a red or mottled color, a wet appearance, and a blister or vesicle is a ____.
superficial burn
partial-thickness burn
full-thickness burn
third-degree burn
Solutions used in health care facilities ____.
can be dangerous, so avoid eye and skin contact
can be mixed together in most cases
do not always need a label
all of the above
Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of shock?
rapid, shallow respirations
diaphoresis
rapid, weak pulse
elevated blood pressure
Tetanus is most likely to occur with a/an ____.
laceration
incision
amputation
puncture
If a particle gets in your eye, ____.
rub the eye to loosen the particle
report it immediately
flush the eye with large amounts of water
use a sterile gauze pad to remove the particle
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 you are caring for a critical adult accident victim and determine that the victim is unconscious, ___
call EMS immediately
continue providing care until someone comes
continue providing care but constantly yell for help
continue providing care for approximately 1 minute, stop and call EMS, and return immediately to the victim
If an adult victim is unconscious and has an obstructed airway, ___
give abdominal thrusts
give chest thrusts
start CPR
all of the above
Which of these statements about the use of mercury is not correct?
It can create a toxic vapor when released.
Mercury poisoning attacks the central nervous system in humans.
Only authorized individuals should clean up a mercury spill.
All of these statements are correct.
Which of the following is NOT a first aid treatment for minor wounds without severe bleeding?
put on gloves to avoid contamination
wash the wound with soap and water
use sterile gauze to blot the wound dry
apply an antibiotic ointment
The first step of first aid is to ___
recognize that an emergency exists
call emergency medical services
check the victim for breathing
check the victim for bleeding
The type of shock that occurs when poisons or toxins in the blood cause vasodilation and the blood pressure drops is ___.
neurogenic
septic
anaphylactic
metabili
The type of shock that occurs when vomiting or diarrhea causes dehydration and a disruption in the normal acid-base balance of the body is ____.
metabolic
cardiogenic
neurogenic
septic
In case of fire in a health care facility, the most important thing to do is ____.
know the fire emergency plan
activate the fire alarm
remove everyone from the building
remain calm
A common bandage wrap for a sprained ankle is the ____.
cravat wrap
spiral wrap
recurrent wrap
figure-eight wrap
You read the labels on solution bottles at least how many times?
one
two
three
four
Which of the following diseases is not caused by a virus?
common cold
tuberculosis
hepatitis
measles
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the “ideal” microorganism for bioterrorism?
spread through the air
easily transmitted from person to person
expensive and difficult to produce
causes death or severe disability
If a victim has contact with a poisonous plant, ____.
call the poison control center or doctor
apply calamine or Caladryl lotion immediately
wash the area with soap and water
use sterile gauze to wipe the secretions
The three things needed in order for a fire to start are ____.
fuel, heat, oxygen
fuel, oxygen, flammable material
flammable material, oxygen, chemical reaction
spark, oxygen, matches
How many inches apart should the feet be to maintain a broad base of support?
2 to 4
4 to 6
6 to 8
8 to 10
A wound caused by a sharp object such as a knife, scissors, or a razor is a/an ____.
abrasion
incision
laceration
puncture
If a solution such as acetic acid spills on a counter, ____.
wipe it up immediately
dilute it with water
absorb it into a sponge
report it immediately
To treat clear or blood-tinged fluid draining from the ear after a skull or brain injury, ____.
position the victim on the uninjured side
apply a pressure bandage to stop the flow
allow the fluid to flow from the ear
pack the ear with gauze to absorb the flow
Threadlike projections that are similar to tails and allow an organism to move are ____.
spores
spirochetes
flagella
cilia
The process that destroys pathogenic organisms but is not always effective against spores and viruses is ____.
chemical disinfection
antisepsis
ultrasonic cleaning
sterilization
What is the ratio of chest compressions to ventilations when two people are performing CPR on an adult victim?
5:1
5:2
30:1
30:2
The best method for sterilizing instruments that may corrode is ____.
dry heat
steam
chemical
ultrasonic cleaning
How many days do items usually remain sterile after being autoclaved?
20
30
60
90
If a poison has been swallowed, the first step of care is to ____.
dilute the poison with milk or water
encourage the victim to vomit
call a poison control center
position the victim on his or her side
Using sterile technique includes all of the following except ____.
opening a sterile tray before donning sterile gloves
keeping the hands in front of the body and below the waist
reaching in from the side
touching only sterile items when sterile gloves are in place
