Infection Control Measures Quiz

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Which of the following best describes medical asepsis?

Controlling pathogens by adhering to government guidelines
Ensuring equipment and surfaces are free from all microorganisms
Maintaining cleanliness to prevent the spread of microorganisms (correct)
Sterilizing equipment and setting up sterile trays

What is the primary measure recommended by the CDC for reducing the risk of transmitting infection among patients and healthcare professionals?

Proper hand hygiene (correct)
Utilizing hand sanitizer
Maintaining cleanliness
Using surgical asepsis

What is the focus of surgical asepsis?

Ensuring equipment and surfaces are free from all microorganisms and their spores (correct)
Sterilizing equipment and setting up sterile trays
Controlling pathogens by adhering to government guidelines
Maintaining cleanliness to prevent the spread of microorganisms

What is the most important measure for preventing the spread of pathogens, according to the CDC?

Effective handwashing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration for rubbing hands together while washing them?

20 seconds (C) Signup and view all the answers

When should hand sanitizers be used, according to the CDC?

Only when soap and water are not available (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended technique for drying hands after washing them?

Patting hands dry with a towel (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a means of transmission for infectious microorganisms?

Exposure to contaminated objects or dust particles (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does NOT increase the susceptibility of a human to infection?

Physical activity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a Medical Assistant after a patient has been discharged from an office visit?

Clean and disinfect the exam room (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Pathogen = The infectious agent that cause disease/infection Reservoir Host = A place for microorganisms to reside, grow, divide, and thrive Nosocomial infection = An infection acquired in a healthcare setting Cycle of Infection = The process that describes how infections occur and are transmitted Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of microorganisms with their classification:

Bacteria = Pathogen Virus = Pathogen Fungi = Pathogen Protozoa = Pathogen Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their role in infection control:

Medical Assistant = Plays an integral role in preventing the spread of disease Infection Control Safety = Reduces and eliminates Healthcare-Acquired Infections (HAIs) Infectious Agent = The pathogen that cause disease/infection Infection Control Precautions = Practices to understand how infections occur and are transmitted Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Hand Hygiene = Any method that removes or destroys microorganisms on hands CDC = An organization that provides guidelines for preventing the spread of pathogens Aseptic Technique = A method used by healthcare professionals to ensure cleanliness before, between and after contact with patients Hand Sanitizer = A tool used in hand hygiene practices that can clean hands when washing is not possible Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms to their correct descriptions:

Handwashing = The most important measure for preventing the spread of pathogens Medical Assistants = Healthcare professionals who should utilize proper aseptic technique Microorganisms = Entities that are removed or destroyed during hand hygiene practices Alcohol-based hand sanitizer = An alternative to hand washing in hand hygiene practices Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms to their definitions:

Pathogens = Microorganisms that can cause disease Infection control = Practices to prevent the spread of pathogens Hand hygiene = A key part of infection control, includes hand washing and using hand sanitizer Aseptic technique = A procedure to ensure cleanliness and prevent the spread of pathogens Signup and view all the answers

Match the following means of transmission with their examples:

Direct contact = skin-to-skin, blood-borne, sexual contact Indirect contact = airborne (sneezing, coughing), touching inanimate objects Means of exit = respiratory, intestinal, and urinary tracts Means of entrance = broken skin, mouth, mucous membranes Signup and view all the answers

Match the following risk factors with the groups they affect:

Age = the very young & elderly Genetics = Existing medical conditions which affect the immune system Immunization status = Undergoing treatment for diseases such as cancer Nutritional status = those living in warmer, humid climates, highly dense populations Signup and view all the answers

Match the following steps with their corresponding part in the exam room disinfection process:

Remove table paper and dispose of in the trash can = after a patient has been discharged Utilize clinic provided disinfecting wipe to clean the exam table, pillow, chairs, door handles, countertops, and any other high touch surface or equipment = clean and disinfect the room before the next patient After the exam table and pillow are dry apply a new pillow case and pull down the roll of table paper to cover the exam table fully = before the next patient arrives Wash hands or at minimum sanitize = after cleaning and disinfecting the room Signup and view all the answers

Match the following precautions with their corresponding descriptions:

Standard Precautions = adhere to universal precautions, regular handwashing, adhering to an exposure control plan Additional precautions = necessary to protect against exposure to infectious disease OSHA's Standard Precautions = should be adhered to in all situations by healthcare professionals CDC's transmission-based precautions = supplement standard precautions in specific cases Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Medical Asepsis

Practices reducing the number of pathogens.

Hand Hygiene

Reduces infection transmission; vital in healthcare.