Part A: Infection control

Question 1

111. In which direction should the top flap of a wrapped sterile package or tray be opened?
     a. Toward the individual
     b. Away from the individual
     c. Toward the dominant hand
     d. Away from the dominant hand

Answer 1

b. Away from the individual

Question 2

112. When sterile fields are prepared, damp packages:
     a. Are always considered contaminated
     b. Are always considered sterile because the dampness confirms they were cleaned
     c. Should be unwrapped first and placed in the center of the sterile field
     d. Are always considered sterile; the dampness is only remnant of the gassing process

Answer 2

a. Are always considered contaminated

Question 3

113. A common device used for high-pressure steam sterilization is called the:
     a. Thermal ventilator
     b. Vector chamber
     c. Autoclave
     d. Inhalator

Answer 3

c. Autoclave

Question 4

114. When the body is invaded by pathogen, what is the response in the bloodstream?
     a. Red blood cell count increases
     b. White blood cell count increases
     c. Serum count increases
     d. Platelet count increases

Answer 4

b. White blood cell count increases

Question 5

115. Isolation that is used for patients who have a depressed immune system is known as:
     a. Enteric isolation
     b. Protective isolation
     c. Respiratory isolation
     d. Contact isolation

Answer 5

b. Protective isolation

Question 6

116. How should linen be handled in cases of suspected salmonella contamination?
     a. It should be placed in a red contamination bad
     b. It should be placed in the dirty linen as usual
     c. It should be stored in a separate dirty linen compartment for 24 hours
     d. It should be placed in a bag and sent to the incinerator immediately

Answer 6

a. It should be placed in a red contamination bad

Question 7

117. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), what type of isolation precautions should be used for HIV- positive patients?
     a. Strict
     b. Respiratory
     c. Enteric
     d. Standard (universal)

Answer 7

d. Standard (universal)

Question 8

118. Under which of the following conditions would a sterile package NOT be considered contaminated (i.e. safe to use?)
     a. Package has a tear in it
     b. Tape used to indicate sterility is intact
     c. Package is damp
     d. Package expiration date has been exceeded

Answer 8

b. Tape used to indicate sterility is intact

Question 9

119. A sterile tray that has been set up on a table or cart will have a border of _____ that must be considered NOT sterile.
     a. 1/2 inch
     b. 1 inch
     c. 4 inches
     d. 12 inches

Answer 9

b. 1 inch

Question 10

120. The process of reducing the number of possible pathogenic microorganisms by using chemical disinfectants is called:
     a. Sterilisation
     b. Surgical asepsis
     c. Medical asepsis
     d. Infection control

Answer 10

c. Medical asepsis

Question 11

121. An infection that is acquired in a hospital or healthcare facility is called a(n):
     a. Iatrogenic infection
     b. Nosocomial infection
     c. Idiopathic infection
     d. Fomite infection

Answer 11

b. Nosocomial infection

Question 12

122. Diseases, such as malaria, in which microoganisms are transferred via an insect come under the classification of ________ infections.
     a. Nosocomial
     b. Indirect contact
     c. Common vehicle
     d. Vector borne

Answer 12

d. Vector borne

Question 13

123. Which type of blood cell is responsible for phagocytosis?
     a. Leukocyte
     b. Erythrocyte
     c. Platelet
     d. Lymphocyte

Answer 13

a. Leukocyte

Question 14

124. The source of infections where pathogens thrive in numbers sufficient to cause a threat is known as:
     a. Carrier
     b. Droplet
     c. Reservoir
     d. Fomite

Answer 14

c. Reservoir

Question 15

125. Which portion of a sterile surgical gown is NOT considered to be sterile?
     a. Arms
     b. Chest area
     c. Waist area
     d. Back

Answer 15

d. Back

Question 16

126. Which of the following items would NOT be a type of fomite in MRI?
     a. Head coil
     b. MRI table
     c. Syringe for injection
     d. Mouse at the control panel

Answer 16

c. Syringe for injection

Question 17

127. Airborne contamination can be prevented by using special types of ventilation systems
     a. True
     b. False

Answer 17

a. True

Question 18

128. Droplet contamination frequently occurs via:
     a. Sneezing
     b. Shaking hands
     c. Normal breathing
     d. Sharing the operator console mouse

Answer 18

a. Sneezing

Question 19

129. The best method to prevent the spread of microorganisms is:
     a. handwashing
     b. Disinfecting counters and other workspaces
     c. Sterilising as many materials as possible
     d. The inflammatory response

Answer 19

a. handwashing

Question 20

130. When removing personal protective apparel, which item should be removed first?
     a. Mask
     b. Gown
     c. Gloves
     d. It does not matter in which order apparel is removed

Answer 20

c. Gloves

Question 21

131. For droplet precautions, healthcare workers as well as visitors must wear:
     a. A gown only
     b. A mask only
     c. Gown and mask
     d. Gown, mask, and gloves

Answer 21

b. A mask only

Question 22

132. When cleaning, clean from:
     a. Bottom to top
     b. Most contaminated area to least contaminated area
     c. Least contaminated area to most contaminated area
     d. The least dusty area to the most dusty area

Answer 22

c. Least contaminated area to most contaminated area

Question 23

133. Disinfectants will provide a method for:
     a. Sterilisation
     b. Surgical asepsis
     c. Medical asepsis
     d. Improved body hygiene

Answer 23

c. Medical asepsis