Chapter 3 Review

Front 1

Example of a nosocomial infection.

Back 1

A patient in ICU who has an incision that becomes infected.

Front 2

What is a Reverse Isolation used for?

Back 2

A patient with severe burns.

Front 3

What is the most important means of preventing the spread of infection?

Back 3

Proper hand antisepsis.

Front 4

What is the most frequently occurring lab-acquired infection?

Back 4

Hepatitis B

Front 5

What do you use to destroy transient microorganisms when washing hands?

Back 5

Antiseptic soap

Front 6

In the event of a body fluid splash to the eyes, the victim should immediately do what?

Back 6

Flush eyes with water for 10 minutes.

Front 7

What is an example of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?

Back 7

Non-latex gloves

Front 8

What is an example of potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens involving a parenteral route of transmission?

Back 8

Rubbing the eyes while processing specimens.

Front 9

Surfaces in the specimen collection and processing area should be cleaned with what?

Back 9

1:10 bleach solution.

Front 10

What is the proper way to clean up a small blood spill that has dried on a countertop?

Back 10

Moisten it with a disinfectant and carefully absorb it with a paper towel.

Front 11

Distance, time and shielding are principles of what?

Back 11

Radiation Safety

Front 12

Safe working conditions are mandated by who?

Back 12

OSHA

Front 13

What is one of the most important means of preventing the spread of infection?

Back 13

Hand Hygiene

Front 14

What is recommended to not be worn when having direct contact with high-risk patients, such as infants or those in ICU?

Back 14

Artificial Nails

Front 15

How long should natural nails be?

Back 15

Less than 1/4 inch long.

Front 16

What guidelines are recommended by the CDC/HICPAC in place of hand washing as long as the hands are not visibly soiled?

Back 16

Alcohol-based antiseptic hand cleaners.

Front 17

If hands are heavily contaminated with organic material and hand-washing facilities are not available, hands are recommended to be used with what?

Back 17

Detergent-containing wipes, followed by the use of an alcohol-based antiseptic hand cleaner.

Front 18

What is used to mechanically remove soil and transient bacteria for a routine hand-washing procedure?

Back 18

Plain soap and water.

Front 19

What involves approximately 20% of all workplace injuries?

Back 19

Back injuries

Front 20

Health hazards are indicated in what part of the NFPA 704 marking system?

Back 20

Blue quadrant on the left.

Front 21

In the event of a chemical splash to the eyes, how long should they be flushed with water?

Back 21

10 minutes.

Front 22

What class of fire occurs with electrical equipment?

Back 22

Class C

Front 23

What is the best defense against HBV infection?

Back 23

HBV Vaccination

Front 24

What is an example of a blood-borne pathogen?

Back 24

Cytomegalovirus

Front 25

Chewing gum in can be a violation in what area?

Back 25

Lab area

Front 26

What standard is known as "The Right to Know" law because of the labeling requirement?

Back 26

HazCom standard

Front 27

According to the CDC, what is the most common nosocomial infection in the US?

Back 27

UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)

Front 28

What is short for Microorganism?

Back 28

Microbe

Front 29

Virus that can cause Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

Back 29

HIV

Front 30

Infection acquired in a hospital.

Back 30

Nosocomial infection

Front 31

Capable of causing disease.

Back 31

Pathogens

Front 32

Through the skin.

Back 32

Percutaneous