Which of the following correctly defines the term " Standard
Precautions - ANSWER-Safety measures taken to prevent exposure to
bodily fluids and pathogens while giving care
For any disease to spread, the pathogen must be present; there must
be reservoir for the pathogen to grow; there must be a portal of exit;
there must be a method of transmission; a person must be
susceptible to the pathogen; and also which of the following? -
ANSWER-The pathogen must pass through the portal of entry site (i.e.
eyes, mouth, mucous membrane, or skin pierced by broken cuts,
abrasions, bites and sharp objects)
Which of the following are examples of "direct contact transmission"?
- ANSWER-- Spurting blood from a severed artery splashing into your
eyes
-Applying pressure on a bleeding wound with ungloved hands
Which of the following are examples of " indirect contact
transmission"? - ANSWER-Cleaning up blood soaked bandages with
ungloved hands
Which of the following are blood borne pathogens? - ANSWER-
Hepatitis & HIV
,After applying antimicrobial soap to hands, about how many seconds
should you vigorously rub your hands together before rinsing? -
ANSWER-20 seconds
What is the correct definition of the acronym "PPE"? - ANSWER-
Personal Protective Equipment
Before giving care to more than one person, which of the following is
the correct procedure to follow? - ANSWER-Change gloves before
giving care to the next person
Which of the following are considered examples of "PPE"? -
ANSWER--Gloves
-Breathing Barriers
-Face shields or goggles
Which of the following should you do if exposed to a blood borne
pathogen? - ANSWER-Clean and flush the exposed area with soap
and/or water, and seek immediate medical attention
An organism that is harmful to the human body is called which of the
following? - ANSWER-Pathogen
To either prevent and/or fight infections, humans rely upon which of
the following? - ANSWER--Antibiotics
- Vaccinations
, -The body's immune system
Which of the following occurs when pathogens initially overpower the
body's natural defenses? - ANSWER-An infection results
Alcohol based sanitizers are the most effective when your hands are
soiled with dirt and bodily fluids - ANSWER-false
The acronym "OPIM" means which of the following? - ANSWER-Other
Potentially Infectious Material
Which of the following describes both the Adult and Pediatric Cardiac
Chain of Survival? - ANSWER-Actions that describe 5 specific steps
that may increase the likelihood of surviving cardiac arrest
According to the Red Cross, how many cardiac arrest events occur
outside of the hospital? - ANSWER-4 out of 5
For each minute CPR/AED use is delayed, a person's chance of
survival is reduced by which of the following? - ANSWER-10%
The first 3 links in the Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival include which
of the following? - ANSWER-Recognizing cardiac emergency and
calling 911, early CPR, early AED use
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