Pharmacology CH 9 Flashcards
CDC
Center for disease control and prevention
HBV
Hepatitis B Virus
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
Infectious organisms too small to be seen with unaided human vision are called microorganisms and include bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi.
T/F
True
Some pathogens aid in digestion and skin preservation
T/F
False
The human body is the most common reservoir of infection; however, secondary sources include contaminated food or water and any damp, warm place hat is not regularly cleaned.
T/F
True
Since technologists are exposed to many pathogens during the day, the technologist who works when his or her resistance is low because of fatigue, stress, or a low-grade infection has increased susceptibility as a host.
T/F
True
Three routes of transmission of infection are direct and involve transport of organisms by means of fomites, vectors, and airborne contamination.
T/F
False
When treating patients with serious diseases, the symptoms will be readily apparent to you. You should take extra safety precautions with these patients
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False
Proper handwashing is important after handling dressing or touching open wounds, but not necessarily before these actions.
T/F
False
Radiologic technologists, along with physicians, are often offenders when it comes to not washing their hands between patients
T/F
True
Microorganisms causing infectious diseases are classified as which of the following?
a. Lytic
b. Endogenous
c. Pathogenic
d. Nosocomial
Pathogenic
Which of the following is not a type of indirect disease transmission?
a. Vector
b. Fomite
c. Aerosol
d. Touching
Touching
The common cold is an example of an infection by which of the following?
a. Bacteria
b. Virus
c. Fungus
d. Protozoa
Virus
