Medical Office Maganment Chapter 6 Flashcards
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Max came home with an itchy red rash. When his mother took him to the pediatrician, she determined that max had chickenpox. The pediatrician asked if other children at his daycare also have chickenpox, because this is a____
Exogenous infection
A physical aspect of the medical office that contributes to asepsis is ____
Designating a portion of the waiting room for sick patients
All biohazards waste containers must have ____ labels
Orange-red
How many people should be designated responsible for reporting a fire and overseeing the offices emergency response
2
When an exposure incident occurs the employee____
Should be tested for hbv and receive the vaccination
The penalty for an OSHA violation when there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result and when the employer knew, or should have known, of the hazard, is ____
A mandatory fine of up to $7,000
Carla was putting away a shipment of laboratory chemicals when she noticed that a bottle of formaldehyde was leaking. The liquid ran down her arm while she was taking the bottle to the laboratory sink. Almost immediately, her arm became red and irritated. She asks you what she should do. If you are not familiar with the emergency first aid steps for a formaldehyde exposure, what is the first thing you should do?
Consult the MSDS to find appropriate first aid measures for formaldehyde
A reservoir host who is unaware of the presence of the pathogen, exhibits no symptoms of the disease is called a(n) ______
A human carrier
Red bags or bags that have a bio hazardous waste label are used for
Dressings contaminated with blood or body fluids
Any inanimate object that can be contaminated by an infected person and then transmit the infective agent to a susceptible host is considered ____
Fomite
The study of the way people work is called _____.
Ergonomics
Which of the following disease does not have to be reported to national notifiable disease surveillance system of the CDC ?
Shingles
Unpasteurized milk from an infected cow is a(n) ____ factor in the transmission of disease.
Environmental
A microorganism’s strength or disease-producing power is called ____
Virulence
The condition in which pathogens are absent or controlled is ____
Asepsis
Tyler is returning from lunch break. As he passes through the reception area, he notices a small, bright pink pill lying on the floor near the counter. There are several people in the reception/waiting area, including a few small children. What should Tyler do?
Dispose of the medication properly, out of reach of small children
The goal of OSHA’s final rule on hazard communication is to transition from workers “ right to know” to the workers “right to ____”
Understand
_____ prevent healthcare workers from exposing themselves and others to infections.
Universal precautions
An infection that is caused by a microorganism that is normally beneficial or harmless to humans is a(n) ___
Endogenous infection
Following _____ means assuming that all blood and body fluids are infected with bloodborne pathogens.
Universal precautions
When heather arrives at the lab to begin her shift, she notices a puddle of yellowish liquid on the floor near the door. There are no overturned bottles or other indication of what the liquid might be. What should heather do?
Clean it up following strict hazardous waste control procedures
Performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is a category 1task, and OSHA recommends the use of ____ airway equipment, in addition to wearing gloves.
Disposable
Which guideline is vital when handling hazardous waste?
Place a bio hazardous container in a secondary container when there is a danger of puncturing the primary container
All containers used to store waste products, blood, blood products, or other specimens that may be contaminated with bloodborne pathogens must be clearly marked with bright orange-red ____ symbol.
Biohazard
