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NYS Infection Control Mandated Training Exam | Questions and Answers | Professor Verified | Latest Version
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Which of the following is a work practice control that should be implemented to protect patients and healthcare workers? ----CORRECT ANSWER------Not recapping needles. Which of the following isolation systems is used in all healthcare facilities? ---- CORRECT ANSWER------Standard precautions The most common effective way to prevent healthcare associated infections (HAIs) is to use: ----CORRECT ANSWER------Hand hygiene An organism described as "highly virulent" has which of these characteristics? ---- CORRECT ANSWER------Exposure to a small amount of organism can cause infection. A factor that causes a person to become a susceptible host to a specific organism is the person's: ----CORRECT ANSWER------Nutritional status Which of the following national organizations provides scientifically sound infection control recommendations? ----CORRECT ANSWER------National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) A healthcare worker who is HIV-positive expresses concern about confidentiality related to the condition. Which of the following statements provide accurate information about the healthcare worker's right to confidentiality? ----CORRECT ANSWER------The worker is protected by the New York State HIV confidentiality law and is not required to disclose HIV status to patients or employers. Which of the following would be considered an occupational health goal for preventing infection in a healthcare setting? - ---CORRECT ANSWER------Protecting healthcare workers from communicable diseases.
A healthcare worker is observed cleaning instruments prior to sterilization. Which of these actions of the worker represents an error that requires correction? ----CORRECT ANSWER------The worker cleans the instruments in a hand-washing sink Which of the following pathogens, that the healthcare worker may encounter in their work environment is the least susceptible to sterilization processes and disinfecting agents? ----CORRECT ANSWER------Prion agents To insure proper processing of items and equipment for patient care, it is essential to use ----CORRECT ANSWER------The manufacturer's recommendations. Which of the following practices would result in contamination? ----CORRECT ANSWER------Reusing single-use equipment without reprocessing. A healthcare worker is planning to provide care to a patient who has active tuberculosis. The worker should plan to wear: ----CORRECT ANSWER------An N95 filter respirator Which of the personal protective equipment (PPE) listed below should be used when changing a dressing for a patient who has a three-day-old clean surgical incision? ---- CORRECT ANSWER------Gloves, only Non-sterile gloves may be used for which of these procedures? ----CORRECT ANSWER------Gastric tube feedings Which of the following is an engineering control that would assist in preventing the transmission of tuberculosis? ----CORRECT ANSWER------A negative pressure room. According to New York State law, the professional conduct standards require that certain healthcare professionals may be subject to charges of unprofessional conduct for failure to: ----CORRECT ANSWER------Insure that others carry out infection control standards. According to the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000, employers are required to: ----CORRECT ANSWER------Maintain a log of sharps injuries.
The organism which is the most common cause of infection and disease in humans are: -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Bacteria Adverse health defects that develop slowly over a long period of time and persist or re- occur frequently are called? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Chronic New York state department of State rules and regulations define which one of the following terms as the physical removal of all visible dust, soil, and any other foreign material from an object? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Cleaning The group of round pus producing bacteria are known as the: -----CORRECT ANSWER- -----------Cocci Another word for contagious is: -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Communicable An infection that can pass from one person to another through direct or indirect contact is called? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Communicable Another word for communicable is? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Contagious An infection that can be passed from one person to another by direct or indirect contact is called: -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Contagious Chemicals that cause permanent visible destruction or change in living tissue at the sight of contact are known as? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Corrosives All supplies and implements must be transported to and from remote locations in containers that are? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Covered The type of bacteria that is grown in pairs are known as? -----CORRECT ANSWER------- -----Diplococci A disadvantage of using phenolic disinfectants is that they sometimes? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Discolor
The term pathogenic means? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Disease causing According to New York State Laws, rules and regulations, which word properly defines that the process which kills most disease producing organisms? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Disinfection During the infection control process, it is most difficult to kill? -----CORRECT ANSWER-- ----------Filterable Viruses Which one of the following is not a common active ingredient in disinfectants for salon use? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Formaldehyde Which one of the following types of disinfectants is not recommended for salon use because of its active ingredients that are poisonous to inhale? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Formalin An infection that has spread to another part of the body is known as which type of infection? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------General Blood poisoning is an example of which type of infection? -----CORRECT ANSWER------ ------General An example of a physical sanitation agent is? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Heat The ability of the body to resist disease and destroy micro-organisms when they have entered the body is known as? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Immunity Herpes simplex is an example of a skin? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Infection Ringworm is an example of a skin? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Infection Non-corrosive chemicals that temporarily inflame living tissues by chemical action at the site of contact are known as? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Irritants
Washing your hands with soap and water is an example of what level of decontamination? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Sanitation Using an antiseptic on the skin is an example of what level of decontamination? ----- CORRECT ANSWER------------Sanitation During the infection control process, the lowest level of decontamination is? ----- CORRECT ANSWER------------Sanitation An example of an infection caused by an animal parasite is? -----CORRECT ANSWER-- ----------Scabies Another name for household bleach is? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Sodium Hypochlorite Hospital grade disinfectants generally do not kill? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------ Spores The type of bacteria that causes boils are the? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------ Staphylococci In order to achieve sterilization, an autoclave uses air pressure and? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Steam Which one of the following terms is the process that kills all disease-producing organisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and spores? -----CORRECT ANSWER------ ------Sterilization According to New York State Laws, rules and regulations, defines which one of the following terms as the process that renders an object safe for internal skin penetration? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Sterilization During the infection control process, the level of decontamination that completely destroys all of an organism is? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Sterilization
During the infection control process, the highest level of decontamination is? ----- CORRECT ANSWER------------Sterilization During the infection control process, the level of decontamination most appropriate for salon implements is? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Sterilization Any substance that can cause acute or chronic illness to the human body can be classified as? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Toxic The sum of adverse effects from exposure to a substance is known as? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Toxicity A common cold is an example of which type of infection? -----CORRECT ANSWER------ ------Viral Infection Hepatitis is caused by what type of organism? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Virus AIDS is caused by what type of organism? -----CORRECT ANSWER------------Virus Pathogenic agents smaller than bacteria by many times that enter a healthy cell, grow until maturity and reproduce, then destroy the cell are called: -----CORRECT ANSWER- -----------Viruses