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The prevention or inhibition of pathogenic microorganisms is called
a.antisepsis b.cavitation c.critical d.cleaning |
a. antisepsis
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The process by which most but not all pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects are destroyed is called
a. sterilization b. sanitation c. disinfection d. cleaning |
c. disinfection
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Critical items in surgery are those that must be sterile. Which of the following does not fit that category?
a. surgical instruments b. anesthesia equipment c. implants d. needles |
b. anesthesia equipment
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Which of the following ways are approved for decontamination of surgical supplies and equipment?
a. processing through a washer-sterilizer b. autoclave c. trisodium phosphate and water in a metal basin d. all of the above |
d. all of the above
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Methods and practices that prevent cross-contamination during surgery are called
a. aseptic technique b. scrub work c. common sense d. surgery technique |
a. aseptic technique
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When water comes in contact with a sterile surface_________occurs.
a.strikethrough contamination b. cleanliness c. stains d. moisture |
a. strikethrough contamination
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After the sterile scrub, the next procedure is to
a. don sterile gloves b. use the prescribed drying method with a sterile towel c. air dry the hands d. dry the hands on the scrub gown |
b. use the prescribed drying method with a sterile towel
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For treatment of acute inflammation, one would
a. rest the inflamed part b. open drainage to allow bacteria to escape and relieve tension and swelling of inflamed part c. supplement body's natural defenses with specific drugs such as antiobiotics d. all of the above |
c. supplement body's natural defenses with specific drugs such as antiobiotics
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The process of protecting the body from infection through digesting bacteria is known as
a. mononucleosis b. leukocytosis c. phagocytosis d. thrombocytosis |
c. phagocytosis
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Sterile tables are considered sterile
a. only at the table height b. at the full length and height that is draped c. so that suture ends may freely trail d. after drapes are repositioned |
a. only at the table height
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Movement is kept to a minimum during surgery because
a. it annoys the circulator b. dust can carry pathogens c. turbulence may move bacteria into the sterile area d. b and c |
d. b and c
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Spores, capsules, and flagella are types of
a. bacteria b. aseptic environment c. cells d. virus |
a. bacteria
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A pathogen is a(an)
a. parasite b. disease-causing microorganism c. obligate d. mycology |
b. disease-causing microorganism
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Which of the following are characteristics of protozoa?
a. diarrhea with mucous-filled stools b. unicellular c. reproduce by fission d. b and c |
d. b and c
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Which of the following is not a portal of entry for microorganisms?
a. genitourinary tract b. alimentary tract c. respiratory tract d. sputum |
d. sputum
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Which of the following is not a pathway for a microorganism to exit the body?
a. skin b. blood c. fecal matter d. saliva |
a. skin
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When cells are injured, platelets release
a. proththrombin b. thromboplastin c. fibrinogen d. RBC's |
b. thromboplastin
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Escherichia coli is normally found in the
a. ear b. mouth c. intestine d. eye |
c. intestine
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Bacteria that flourish within the human body generally prefer a temperature that is
the human body. a. higher than b. the same as c. lower than d. 10° different from |
b. the same as
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An infection acquired in the hospital is called
a. nosocomial b. virulent c. viral d. bacterial |
a. nosocomial
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The pathogen that causes most post-operative infections is
a. streptococcus b. staphylococcus aureus c. bordetella pertussis d. pseudomonas aeruginosa |
b. staphylococcus aureus
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Interferons the effect of the virus.
a. kill b. block c. increase d. decrease |
b. block
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The process of drying or to cause tissue destruction by drying is
a. desiccation b. dehydration c. fiberoptic d. cauterization |
a. desiccation
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Gastroenteritis is caused by
a. shigella b. enterobacterium c. isospora bacterium d. escherichia coli |
d. escherichia coli
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Whooping cough is caused by
a. salmonella typhi b. bordetella pertussis c. shigella d. pseudomonas |
b. bordetella pertussis
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A bacterial by-product that is released after the organisms has died is called a(an)
a. capsule b. spore c. exotoxin d. endotoxin |
d. endotoxin
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Viral hepatitis is a common virus.
a. dermotropic b. pneumotropic c. neurotropic d. viscerotropic |
d. viscerotropic
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An infection caused by more than one organism is referred to as
a. primary b. mixed c. secondary d. latent |
b. mixed
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Rabies is a disease transmitted primarily through
a. feces b. urine c. saliva d. respiratory secretions |
c. saliva
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Serum hepatitis is transmitted through
a. urine b. feces c. blood d. saliva |
c. blood
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