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Chapter Review and Assessment
Short Answer
What is an incident report?
What is a nosocomial infection?
Name the five types of fire extinguishers.
List three basic principles of body mechanics involved in safely lifting an object.
What is meant by the chain of infection? Name five parts of the chain.
Define pathogen.
What is meant by hand hygiene?
What is a biohazard sharps container and why is it used?
Describe two OSHA standards that apply to the healthcare facility.
Define quality assurance.
True or False
True or False?
Isolation rooms can be used to contain contagious diseases such as tuberculosis.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Hands do not need to be washed after you have removed your gloves.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
A carpal tunnel injury is often a result of incorrect lifting.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Streptococcus
and
Staphylococcus
are parasites that cause disease.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Viruses are the cause of the common cold.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
The friction caused by rubbing hands and fingers together when hand washing is key to removing contaminants from the hands.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Always check the patient's identification wristband before carrying out any procedures.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Personal protective equipment is only worn by employees of the fire department.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are also known as
superbugs
.
A. True
B. False
True or False?
Gloves do not need to be worn when attending to a cut on a patient's arm.
A. True
B. False
Multiple Choice
Which of the following situation(s) could merit filling out an incident report at a hospital?
A. an employee yelling at a patient
B. a patient falling while walking to the restroom
C. a patient experiencing a serious allergic reaction to an ingredient in their dinner
D. All of the above.
To avoid back injury, which of the following should be avoided?
A. holding objects as far away from you as possible
B. lifting with your legs
C. tightening stomach muscles when lifting
D. pushing rather than pulling objects
Which of the following is a correct procedure for infection control?
A. use a puncture-proof biohazard container to dispose of needles and other sharps
B. follow proper hand hygiene procedures between contact with each patient
C. use protective barriers when in direct contact with blood
D. All of the above.
In a fire emergency, which step should not be followed?
A. Follow facility evacuation plans.
B. Keep areas uncluttered and free of debris.
C. Run through the halls shouting "Code Blue!"
D. Know how to operate fire extinguishers.
Antibiotic resistance can be caused by _____.
A. not taking the full prescription of antibiotics
B. overprescribing antibiotics when not needed
C. antibacterials contained in cleaning products
D. All of the above.
The acronym PASS stands for _____.
A. pinch, aim, spray, stop
B. pull, aim, sweep, spray
C. pin, aim, shake, squeeze
D. pull, aim, squeeze, sweep
Critical Thinking Exercises
Do you and your family have disaster preparedness plans? Establish response plans for any natural disasters that might occur in your city or town.
What steps do you and your family take to avoid getting sick? vitamins? good nutrition? plenty of sleep? Do you think these steps are sufficient, or is there more you could do to stay healthy?
Research a specific antibiotic-resistant bacterium online. Remember to make sure you are using reputable sources. Identify the antibiotic-resistant bacteria that are emerging today as "super bugs?" How dangerous are they? Are there any measures we can take personally to prevent the development of such dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
What are the differences between bacterial and viral infections? What treatments are available for both infections?
Sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization are three levels of cleaning that take place in the healthcare environment. Explain the significance and use of each level.
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