:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question TF #1
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Mental stress can affect the body&#8217;s ability to fight infection.</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:100:H
True
:REASON1:H
Correct.
:ANSWER2:0:H
False
:REASON2:H
Incorrect.
:FEEDBACK
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Stress compromises the immune system.</div>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question TF #2
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Opportunistic infections are the result of infectious material carried by health care workers from one patient to another.</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
True
:REASON1:H
Incorrect.
:ANSWER2:100:H
False
:REASON2:H
Correct.
:FEEDBACK
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>This is the definition for nosocomial infections. Opportunistic infections are infections that occur due to the weakened physiological state of the body.</div>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question TF #3
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Almost all bacteria can be destroyed by antibiotics.</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:100:H
True
:REASON1:H
Correct.
:ANSWER2:0:H
False
:REASON2:H
Incorrect.
:FEEDBACK
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Most can be destroyed, but there are several bacteria that are resistant to treatment with antibiotics.</div>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question TF #4
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Fungi cause annoying, but never life-threatening, infections.</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
True
:REASON1:H
Incorrect.
:ANSWER2:100:H
False
:REASON2:H
Correct.
:FEEDBACK
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Fungal infections can range from merely annoying to life-threatening.</div>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question TF #5
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Many yeasts and molds are harmless; some are beneficial.</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:100:H
True
:REASON1:H
Correct.
:ANSWER2:0:H
False
:REASON2:H
Incorrect.
:FEEDBACK
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>For example, penicillin is produced from a mold.</div>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question TF #6
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>As many as 10 percent of all hospitalized patients get infections that are unrelated to the health problems that brought them to the hospital.</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:100:H
True
:REASON1:H
Correct.
:ANSWER2:0:H
False
:REASON2:H
Incorrect.
:FEEDBACK
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>These are called nosocomial infections and occur while the patient is receiving health care.</div>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question TF #7
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>It is never necessary to put on clean gloves while you are working with one patient, only when you move from one patient to another.</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
True
:REASON1:H
Incorrect.
:ANSWER2:100:H
False
:REASON2:H
Correct.
:FEEDBACK
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Gloves must be changed between tasks and procedures on the same patient if there is contact with material that may contain a high concentration of microorganisms.</div>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question TF #8
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Hepatitis B is much more easily transmitted than HIV.</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:100:H
True
:REASON1:H
Correct.
:ANSWER2:0:H
False
:REASON2:H
Incorrect.
:FEEDBACK
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>The infection rate and death rate from HBV far exceeds that of AIDS.</div>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question TF #9
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>A specially fitted mask must be worn when working with AIDS or HIV positive patients.</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
True
:REASON1:H
Incorrect.
:ANSWER2:100:H
False
:REASON2:H
Correct.
:FEEDBACK
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>A specially fitted mask must be used for TB patients, but not for patients with HBV or AIDS.</div>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #1
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>What was the immediate result of the work of Louis Pasteur?</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>invention of the microscope</span>
:REASON1:T
Anton van Leeuwenhoek invented the microscope.
:ANSWER2:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>creation of the germ theory</span>
:REASON2:T
Correct.
:ANSWER3:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>recognition of microbiology as a science</span>
:REASON3:T
Microbiology or the study of microorganisms dates back prior to Louis Pasteur.
:ANSWER4:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>development of Standard Precautions</span>
:REASON4:T
Standard Precautions were developed by the CDC.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #2
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>The germ theory states that&#058;</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>infectious diseases can be cured with antibiotic therapy</span>
:REASON1:T
The germ theory relates bacteria to specific diseases.
:ANSWER2:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>most microorganisms are harmful to humans</span>
:REASON2:T
The germ theory relates bacteria to specific diseases.
:ANSWER3:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>health care workers should wash their hands frequently</span>
:REASON3:T
The germ theory relates bacteria to specific diseases.
:ANSWER4:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>bacteria cause many specific diseases</span>
:REASON4:T
Correct.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #3
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>How does the body&#8217;s immune response operate to fight infection?</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>produces antibodies</span>
:REASON1:T
Correct.
:ANSWER2:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>helps the body process medications</span>
:REASON2:T
The immune system fights infection by producing antibodies.
:ANSWER3:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>suppresses the normal flora</span>
:REASON3:T
The immune system fights infection by producing antibodies.
:ANSWER4:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>increases the number of resident flora</span>
:REASON4:T
The immune system fights infection by producing antibodies.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #4
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>What is the most common reason that long-term antibiotic therapy can cause new infections?</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>interferes with the body&#8217;s immune response</span>
:REASON1:T
Long-term antibiotic therapy destroys the normal flora, and then new infections have the opportunity to develop.
:ANSWER2:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>masks symptoms that then go untreated</span>
:REASON2:T
Long-term antibiotic therapy destroys the normal flora, and then new infections have the opportunity to develop.
:ANSWER3:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>destroys the body&#8217;s normal flora</span>
:REASON3:T
Correct.
:ANSWER4:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>weakens the physiological state of the body</span>
:REASON4:T
Long-term antibiotic therapy destroys the normal flora, and then new infections have the opportunity to develop.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #5
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>What is the term for microorganisms that cause damage by nourishing themselves at the expense of other living things?</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>hosts</span>
:REASON1:T
Host refers to the living organisms that provide nutrients for parasites.
:ANSWER2:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>parasites</span>
:REASON2:T
Correct.
:ANSWER3:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>toxins</span>
:REASON3:T
Toxins are poisonous substances, not microorganisms.
:ANSWER4:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>symbiosis</span>
:REASON4:T
Symbiosis is a beneficial relationship for the host.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #6
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Why are diseases caused by viruses often very difficult to treat?</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>They are difficult to identify.</span>
:REASON1:T
Over 500 viruses have been identified.
:ANSWER2:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>They are obligate intracellular parasites.</span>
:REASON2:T
This refers to the fact that viruses only live inside another organism.
:ANSWER3:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>They cannot be seen under the traditional microscope.</span>
:REASON3:T
It is true that they cannot be seen under a traditional light microscope, but they can be seen under an electron microscope, so this does not contribute to the difficulty in treatment.
:ANSWER4:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>They cannot be destroyed by antibiotics.</span>
:REASON4:T
Correct.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #7
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>What is the principal purpose of a rise in body temperature?</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>serves as a sign of infection</span>
:REASON1:T
It does serve as a sign of infection, but is not the purpose for the rise.
:ANSWER2:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>higher temperature kills microorganisms</span>
:REASON2:T
Correct.
:ANSWER3:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>heat required to produce white blood cells</span>
:REASON3:T
Heat is not required to produce white blood cells.
:ANSWER4:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>activates the immune response</span>
:REASON4:T
An increase in body temperature is not required to activate the immune response.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #8
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>The Occupational Safety and Health Administration conducts visits at health care facilities in order to&#058;</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>ensure employee safety</span>
:REASON1:T
Correct.
:ANSWER2:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>license onsite laboratories</span>
:REASON2:T
OSHA is not a licensing organization.
:ANSWER3:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>provide vaccines for workers</span>
:REASON3:T
OSHA does not provide vaccines for workers.
:ANSWER4:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>research the cause of diseases</span>
:REASON4:T
OSHA does not research the cause of diseases.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #9
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>What is the difference between medical and surgical asepsis?</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Medical asepsis is used in physicians&#8217; offices; sterile asepsis is used in hospitals.</span>
:REASON1:T
Medical and surgical asepsis may be used in the physicians office or the hospital.
:ANSWER2:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Sterile asepsis is used when serious infections are present.</span>
:REASON2:T
Sterile asepsis is used when it is required for the procedure or task, not based on if there is a serious infection.
:ANSWER3:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Only medical asepsis involves handwashing.</span>
:REASON3:T
Handwashing is involved in both medical and surgical asepsis.
:ANSWER4:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Medical asepsis decreases pathogens; sterile asepsis eliminates pathogens.</span>
:REASON4:T
Correct.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #10
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Which of the following procedures is an example of medical asepsis?</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>covering the face with a mask</span>
:REASON1:T
Covering the face with a mask may be needed, but it is not always done with medical asepsis.
:ANSWER2:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>wearing sterile gloves</span>
:REASON2:T
Wearing sterile gloves is part of sterile asepsis, not medical.
:ANSWER3:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>handwashing</span>
:REASON3:T
Correct.
:ANSWER4:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>sterilizing instruments</span>
:REASON4:T
Sterilizing instruments is part of surgical asepsis, not medical.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #11
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>When should health care workers who are in direct contact with patients follow Standard Precautions?</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>when working with patients who have infections</span>
:REASON1:T
Standard Precautions are used with all patients.
:ANSWER2:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>at all times</span>
:REASON2:T
Correct.
:ANSWER3:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>before and during surgical procedures</span>
:REASON3:T
Standard Precautions are used all of the time.
:ANSWER4:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>when coming on duty and after using the toilet</span>
:REASON4:T
Standard Precautions are used all of the time.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #12
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Why are paper towels most appropriate for drying the hands in a health care facility?</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Microorganisms can live in wet cloth towels.</span>
:REASON1:T
Correct.
:ANSWER2:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Cloth towels are more expensive.</span>
:REASON2:T
Cost is not a factor in the decision.
:ANSWER3:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Paper towels are more convenient because they do not require laundering.</span>
:REASON3:T
Convenience is not a factor in the decision.
:ANSWER4:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Paper dries the hands more quickly and effectively.</span>
:REASON4:T
Drying time is not a factor in the decision.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #13
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Which of the following practices is essential to ensure effective handwashing technique?</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Use only antimicrobial soap.</span>
:REASON1:T
Using only antimicrobial soap is not essential to ensure effective handwashing.
:ANSWER2:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Always use lotion afterwards.</span>
:REASON2:T
Using lotion afterward is not essential to ensure effective handwashing.
:ANSWER3:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Do not touch faucets with bare hands.</span>
:REASON3:T
Correct.
:ANSWER4:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Use water as hot as you can tolerate.</span>
:REASON4:T
Using extremely hot water may damage the skin.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #14
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>When should medical assistants who work in private physicians&#8217; offices wear nonsterile gloves?</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>at all times</span>
:REASON1:T
Gloves are only required when coming in contact with body fluids or broken skin.
:ANSWER2:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>when there may be contact with body fluids or broken skin</span>
:REASON2:T
Correct.
:ANSWER3:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>only when working with patients who have infections</span>
:REASON3:T
Gloves are required for contact with any body fluids or broken skin, regardless of whether infection is present.
:ANSWER4:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>when assisting physicians with minor surgeries</span>
:REASON4:T
Sterile gloves are required for surgical procedures.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #15
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>What is the correct way to handle a needle after it is used to give a vitamin injection to a healthy patient?</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Discard it in a wastebasket with other trash after recapping it.</span>
:REASON1:T
Needles are never discarded into a wastebasket.
:ANSWER2:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Discard it into a biohazard bag.</span>
:REASON2:T
Needles are never discarded into a biohazard bag because the bags are not puncture-resistant.
:ANSWER3:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Sterilize it as soon as possible to avoid the possible spread of infection.</span>
:REASON3:T
Needles are disposable and not reused.
:ANSWER4:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Place it immediately in a puncture-resistant container.</span>
:REASON4:T
Correct.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #16
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>What is the proper action to take if blood is splashed on a countertop during a procedure on a patient?</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Clean the spill with an antiseptic as soon as possible.</span>
:REASON1:T
Antiseptics are only bacteriostatic and do not destroy bacteria or viruses.
:ANSWER2:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Wipe it up with a paper towel.</span>
:REASON2:T
This would not destroy bacteria or viruses.
:ANSWER3:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Clean the spill as soon as possible with a disinfectant.</span>
:REASON3:T
Correct.
:ANSWER4:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Scrub the area well after the patient leaves.</span>
:REASON4:T
This would not destroy bacteria or viruses.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #17
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>All pathogens that are easily transmitted and have the potential to cause epidemics require the use of&#058;.</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Transmission-Based Precautions</span>
:REASON1:T
Correct.
:ANSWER2:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>OSHA Standards</span>
:REASON2:T
OSHA is a government agency
:ANSWER3:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>CDC First Alert Precautions</span>
:REASON3:T
CDC is a government agency.
:ANSWER4:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Neutropenic Precautions</span>
:REASON4:T
Neutropenic Precautions are used to protect the patient, not prevent epidemics.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #18
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>What is the proper way to remove linen and other items from the room of a patient who is in isolation?</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Dispose of items in special medical waste containers kept in the room.</span>
:REASON1:T
Linens are not disposed of in waste containers.
:ANSWER2:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Bag items once in the room, and then place them in second bag held outside the room.</span>
:REASON2:T
Correct.
:ANSWER3:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Double-bag items before leaving the room.</span>
:REASON3:T
Second bag must be outside the room.
:ANSWER4:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Hand them to a coworker in the hall who does not enter the room.</span>
:REASON4:T
Bag items once in the room, and then place them in a second bag held outside the room.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #19
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Which of the following diseases is contracted by the highest number of health care workers each year?</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>AIDS</span>
:REASON1:T
Hepatitis B has a higher infection rate.
:ANSWER2:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>hepatitis B</span>
:REASON2:T
Correct.
:ANSWER3:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>tuberculosis</span>
:REASON3:T
Hepatitis B has a higher infection rate.
:ANSWER4:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>The three each affect about the same number of workers.</span>
:REASON4:T
Hepatitis B has a higher infection rate.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:MC:1:0:C
:TITLE:Question MC #20
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Against which of the following diseases can health care workers be protected by a vaccine?</div>
:LAYOUT:vertical
:ANSWER1:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>AIDS</span>
:REASON1:T
There is no vaccine for AIDS.
:ANSWER2:100:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>hepatitis B</span>
:REASON2:T
Correct.
:ANSWER3:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>tuberculosis</span>
:REASON3:T
There is no vaccine for tuberculosis.
:ANSWER4:0:H
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>No vaccine has been created for any of these diseases.</span>
:REASON4:T
There is a vaccine for hepatitis B.
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:M:long:long:E:1
:TITLE:Question MA #1-8
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'><i>Match each term with the correct definition below.</i></div>
:L1
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Inhibits growth of microorganisms</span>
:R1
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Antiseptic</span>
:L2
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Disease-causing microorganism</span>
:R2
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Pathogen</span>
:L3
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Kills all microorganisms</span>
:R3
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Sterilization</span>
:L4
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Occurs while a person is receiving health care</span>
:R4
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Nosocomial infection</span>
:L5
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Tends to occur when the body is in a weakened state</span>
:R5
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Opportunistic infection</span>
:L6
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Harmless microorganisms that are always present in or on the body</span>
:R6
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Normal flora</span>
:L7
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Requires oxygen to live</span>
:R7
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Aerobic</span>
:L8
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Destroys most bacteria and viruses</span>
:R8
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Disinfectant</span>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:M:long:long:E:1
:TITLE:Question MA #9-13
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'><i>Match each type of microbe with the diseases it causes below.</i></div>
:L1
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Common cold, influenza, chickenpox, hepatitis B, AIDS, measles, polio</span>
:R1
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Virus</span>
:L2
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Dysentery, trichomonas, malaria</span>
:R2
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Protozoa</span>
:L3
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Pneumonia, gonorrhea, meningitis, urinary tract infections, tuberculosis, syphilis, cholera</span>
:R3
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Bacteria</span>
:L4
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Ringworm, athlete&#8217;s foot, skin infections</span>
:R4
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Fungi</span>
:L5
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Typhus, Rocky Mountain spotted fever</span>
:R5
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Rickettsia</span>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:M:long:long:E:1
:TITLE:Question MA #14-21
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'><i>Match each disease with the correct description below.</i></div>
:L1
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Found in blood and body fluids; vaccine available</span>
:R1
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Hepatitis B</span>
:L2
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Also known as BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy)</span>
:R2
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Mad cow disease</span>
:L3
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Found in stool of infected person; vaccine available</span>
:R3
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Hepatitis A</span>
:L4
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Found in blood and body fluids; no vaccine available</span>
:R4
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Hepatitis C</span>
:L5
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Transmitted by infected mosquitoes</span>
:R5
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>West Nile virus</span>
:L6
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Symptoms may include influenza-like or acute respiratory distress</span>
:R6
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Bird flu (avian influenza)</span>
:L7
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Only seen in combination with HBV or HCV</span>
:R7
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Hepatitis D</span>
:L8
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Found in the stool of infected person; no vaccine available</span>
:R8
<span style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Hepatitis E</span>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:S
:TITLE:Question CO #1
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Three common signs and/or symptoms of a generalized infection include ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.</div>
:ANSWERS:1
:CASE:0
:ANSWER1:headache; fever; fatigue:100:0:60:0
:ANSWER2:vomiting; diarrhea; increase in pulse and respirations:100:0:60:0
:ANSWER3:headache; vomiting; diarrhea:100:0:60:0
:ANSWER4:headache; fever; increase in pulse and respirations:100:0:60:0
:ANSWER5:headache; fever; vomiting:100:0:60:0
:ANSWER6:headache; fev:100:0:60:0
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:S
:TITLE:Question CO #2
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Medications used to destroy harmful bacteria in or on the body are called ____________________.</div>
:ANSWERS:1
:CASE:0
:ANSWER1:antibiotics:100:0:60:0
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:TYPE:S
:TITLE:Question CO #3
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Botulism, a serious form of food poisoning, is caused by toxins produced by ____________________.</div>
:ANSWERS:1
:CASE:0
:ANSWER1:bacteria:100:0:60:0
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:S
:TITLE:Question CO #4
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>The U.S. government agency that studies the causes and distribution of diseases is the _____________________________________________.</div>
:ANSWERS:1
:CASE:0
:ANSWER1:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:100:0:60:0
:ANSWER2:CDC:100:0:60:0
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:S
:TITLE:Question CO #5
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>The single most important practice for health care workers to prevent the spread of infection is ____________________.</div>
:ANSWERS:1
:CASE:0
:ANSWER1:handwashing:100:0:60:0
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:S
:TITLE:Question CO #6
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>The three types of transmission-based precautions are ____________________, and ____________________, and ____________________.</div>
:ANSWERS:1
:CASE:0
:ANSWER1:airborne; droplet; contact:100:0:60:0
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:S
:TITLE:Question CO #7
:QUESTION:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Two actions that have caused the development of pathogens that are resistant to antibiotics are ________________________________________ and ________________________________________.</div>
:ANSWERS:1
:CASE:0
:ANSWER1:overuse of antibiotics or using antibiotics for minor conditions or too many prescriptions for antibiotics; failing to complete entire course or failing to take all medication prescribed:100:0:60:0
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:P
:TITLE:Question SA #1
:QUESTION:H:60:5
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>List at least five times when health care workers should wash their hands.</div>
:ANSWER:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Arriving at or leaving work, taking a break, between patients, before applying and after removing gloves, before and after touching the face, after contact with contaminated items, before touching clean items, before and after eating, drinking, using restroom</div>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:P
:TITLE:Question SA #2
:QUESTION:H:60:5
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Briefly explain the two common laboratory methods for identifying bacteria.</div>
:ANSWER:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Gram staining involves using a substance and observing whether the color is lost or retained after being treated with acid.<br>Growing colonies in special material, which takes 24 to 72 hours, allows shape and size to be observed.</div>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:P
:TITLE:Question SA #3
:QUESTION:H:60:5
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>List at least four of the body&#8217;s natural defense mechanisms that resist infections.</div>
:ANSWER:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Cilia, coughing and sneezing, tears, stomach acid, mucous membranes, fever, production of white blood cells</div>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:P
:TITLE:Question SA #4
:QUESTION:H:60:5
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Identify the six elements that make up the chain of infection and give an example of each.</div>
:ANSWER:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>1. infectious agent or pathogen or microbe<br>Examples&#058; any of the five types of microbes<br>2. reservoir host or place to grow<br>Examples&#058; person, animal, insect, bird, organic material, feces, water, etc.<br>3. portal of exit or way to escape from host<br>Examples&#058; body fluids, breaks in skin, feces<br>4. route of transmission or means of transport or transportation<br>Examples&#058; air, droplets, contact, insects, food, water, etc.<br>5. portal of entry or way to enter host <br>Examples&#058; body openings such as mouth and nostrils, breaks in skin.<br>6. susceptible host or human body or individual or person<br>Examples&#058; person with suppressed immune system or with large number of pathogens in system</div>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:P
:TITLE:Question SA #5
:QUESTION:H:60:5
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Explain the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) and give three examples.</div>
:ANSWER:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Protect the eyes, skin, and/or clothing from blood and other body fluids<br>Examples&#058; gloves, masks, protective eyewear, gowns, and caps</div>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

:TYPE:P
:TITLE:Question ES #1
:QUESTION:H:60:5
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>Discuss the following statement&#058; &#8220;The actions of health care workers can be critical in both causing and preventing the spread of infection among patients.&#8221; Refer to the chain of infection and Standard Precautions in your answer and include specific actions that workers can take to prevent the spread of infection.</div>
:ANSWER:H
<div style='font-size:12pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:#000000;'>They move among patients and can carry microbes, can break chain of infection at any point in the chain, and the applications of Standard Precautions</div>
:CAT:Mitchell_Examviewch10

