Infection Control Pre-test

Front

The term asepsis means:

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free of pathogens.

Front

For bacteria to grow, it requires all of the following except: moisture, 98.6°F, light, oxygen.

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light.

Front

What begins the chain of infection?

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reservoir host

Front

During the incubation period, the disease shows no signs or symptoms.

Back

True

Front

Which of the following infections acquired in a medical facility? acute, latent, opportunistic, nosocomial

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nosocomial

Front

Which of the following is a cardinal sign? crusty, yellow, cold, heat

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heat

Front

The destruction of organisms after they leave the body.

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medical asepsis

Front

Before disposing a needle in a sharps container, recap it to avoid poking yourself.

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False

Front

Which of the following PPE would be removed first?
gloves, goggles, gown, mask

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gloves

Front

Which of the following is true about sanitization?
Options:
Sanitization destroys pathogens and its spores.
Sanitize a patient's skin before performing an invasive procedure.
Sanitization cleans dirty equipment to remove debris.
All equipment that come in contact with an open wound should be sanitized.

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Sanitization cleans dirty equipment to remove debris.