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05/02/2014

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Pathogen responsible for causing an infection
Definition
Agent
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Productive of Disease
Definition
Pathogenic
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Exposure that occurs through eye contact
Definition
Permucosal
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Most likely to increase susceptibility to infection
Definition
Use of antibiotics
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Individual who has little resistance to an infectious microbe
Definition
Host
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MSDS information includes
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General and emergency information
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Source patient of BBP must be tested for HIV and HBV
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False
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Focus shifted from patient to patient to patient to personnel
Definition
Universal Precautions (UP)
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Infection that infects the entire body
Definition
Systemic
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Exercise reduces stress by
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Triggering the release of endorphins
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Severe external hemrrhage can be controlled
Definition
Applying firm direct pressure to the wound
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All pathogens are
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Microbes that can cause disease
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Part of proper hand-washing procedure
Definition
Stand back so clothing does not touch the sink
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Electrical equipment
Definition
Class C fire
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Objects that can harbor and transmit infectious material
Definition
Fomites
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Body organ targeted by HBV
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Liver
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Organizations responsible for isolation precautions
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CDC and HICPAC
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Primary purpose of wearing gloves
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Protect phlebotomist from exposure to patient's blood
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First three components of fire triangle
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Fuel, Oxygen, and Heat
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Excluded from a list of ways to help break the chain of infection
Definition
Keeping pathogen exit pathways open
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Body fluid excluded from standard precaution
Definition
Sweat
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Most common type of nosocomial infection in US
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
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Best way to clean up blood thats dripped on phlebotomy chair
Definition
Absorb it with gauze and clean area with disinfectant
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Employee screening for infection control
Definition
PPD (or TB) testing
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Infection transmission occuring from touching linens
Definition
Indirect Contact
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Can be transmitted through blood transfusion
Definition
Hepatitis Viruses
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Outside of patient tube has blood on it
Definition
Wipe tube with disinfectant
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Patient-care activity requiring goggles preventing exposure from sprays or splashes also requires
Definition
Mask
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Phlebotomist can work without restrictions despite
Definition
Positive PPD(TB) test
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Classes of fire
Definition
Five
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Best means of preventing nosocomial infection
Definition
Proper hand hygiene
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Purpose of "reverse" isolation
Definition
Protect susceptible patients from outside contamination
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Could result in exposure to BBP by a percutaneous exposure
Definition
Drawing blood without using a needle safety device
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Right to Know Law deals with
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Hazard Communication
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Best course of action when entering isolation room
Definition
Follow posted precautions
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Hepatitis B vaccine available to employees assigned to duties with exposure risk
Definition
Within 10 working days
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Considered Nosocomial infection
Definition
Catheter site of ICU patient becomes infected
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Amount of patients in US acquired nosocomial infections
Definition
5%
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Most frequently occuring lab-acquired infection caused by
Definition
HBV
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Patient might be placed in protective isolation
Definition
Severe burns
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Best way to extinguish flammable liquid fire
Definition
Class B extinguisher
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Mode of transmission involving contaminated food, water, drugs, or blood transfusions
Definition
Vehicle
Term
Devices that remove BBP hazards
Definition
Engineering Controls
Term
Percent of workplace injuries related to back
Definition
20%
Term
Most common blood-borne illness
Definition
HCV
Term
Droplet transmission same as airborne transmission
Definition
FALSE
Term
Transmission of HIV and hep viruses through blood transfusion is vehicle transmission
Definition
TRUE
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Squeezing the wound or cleaning with antiseptic reduces transmission of BBPs
Definition
FALSE
Term
Most frequently occuring lab acquired infection is HIV
Definition
FALSE
Term
U.S. government agency that mandates and enforces safe working conditions for employees
Definition
OSHA
Term
Series of components that lead to infection
Definition
Chain of infection
Term
Isolation procedures used to separate patients from contact
Definition
Have highly transmissable infections
Term
Typical neonatal ICU infection-control procedure
Definition
Decontaminating hands and wearing new gloves for each patient
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NFPA code word RACE
Definition
Rescue, alarm, confine, extinguish
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When chain of infection is broken, an
Definition
Infection is prevented from happening
Term
Abbreviation for virus that causes AIDS
Definition
HIV
Term
Person who has recovered from a particular virus and developed antibodies
Definition
Immune
Term
Main purpose of infection-control program
Definition
Prevent spread of infection in hospital
Term
Standard precautions should be followed
Definition
With all patients at all times
Term
Hep B vaccines involve
Definition
First shot of vaccine, one a month later, and one 6 months later
Term
Hazcom standard also called
Definition
Right to know law
Term
Statement complies with electrical safety guidelines
Definition
Electrical equipment should be unplugged while being serviced
Term
Required equipment when collecting specimen from patient in airborne isolation
Definition
N95 respirator
Term
Most exposures to HIV in healthcare are result of
Definition
Accidental needlesticks
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Organization that instituted Bloodborne Pathogen Standard BBP
Definition
OSHA
Term
Unsafe lab practice
Definition
Keeping your lab coat on at all times
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Splash bleach solution in eyes
Definition
Flush your eyes with water for 15 minutes
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Required for BBP standard
Definition
Wearing gloves when performing phlebotomy
Term
Electrical shock to patient most likely occur
Definition
Touching some electrical equipment during a blood draw
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Unsafe practice
Definition
Mixing bleach solutions with other types of cleaners
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First thing to do when phleb stuck by needle
Definition
Clean site with soap and water for 30 seconds
Term
Main principles involved in radiation exposure
Definition
Distance, time, and shielding
Term
Free availability of PPE for employees in medical labs mandated by
Definition
OSHA BBP Standard
Term
Correct order for removing protective clothing
Definition
Gloves, gown, mask
Term
Work practice control that reduces risk of exposure to BBP
Definition
Wearing gloves to draw blood
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Healtcare workers are considered immune to disease
Definition
Had disease and recovered from it
Term
Agency that enforces regulations requiring labeling of hazardous materials
Definition
OSHA
Term
Nosocomial infection
Definition
Acquired in healthcare facility
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Phleb just diagnosed with strep throat
Definition
Off work until on antibiotic for 24 hours and symptom free
Term
Infection can be spread from person to person
Definition
Communicable
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Action unacceptable
Definition
Unplugging centrifuge while it is still rotating
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HBV in dried blood on work surfaces can survive
Definition
7 days
Term
Main purpose of PPE
Definition
Provide the user a barrier against infection
Term
According to CDC UTI is most common nosocomial infection in US
Definition
TRUE
Term
Phleb whose duties involve contact with patients must be aware of precautions
Definition
TRUE
Term
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, rubeola virus and varicella virus are examples of infection agents spread by droplet transmission
Definition
FALSE
Term
Different types of isolation require use of different PPE
Definition
TRUE
Term
Water is preferred method for acids and other corrosive liquids
Definition
FALSE
Term
Saturated dressing should not be removed because it will disrupt clotting process
Definition
TRUE
Term
Never give fluids if the patient is unconscious
Definition
TRUE
Term
Individuals exposed to hep B are less likely to contract the disease if they have previously completed HBV vaccination
Definition
TRUE
Term
OSHA regulations do not require employers to provide HBV vaccination
Definition
FALSE
Term
CDC Guidelines for hand hygiene require artificial nails not be worn
Definition
TRUE
Term
Wearing gloves during phlebotomy is mandated by OSHA BBP
Definition
TRUE
Term
Could result in exposures to BBP by percutaneous exposure
Definition
Handling specimens with ungloved, chapped hands
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Dosimeter badge worn by individuals exposed to high levels of radioactivity
Definition
TRUE
Term
HazCom standard is known as "Right to Know Law" because of labeling requirements
Definition
TRUE
Term
Safe working conditions mandated by CDC
Definition
FALSE
Term
Using antiseptic destroys microorganisms
Definition
TRUE
Term
Proper hand washing is most important means of preventing spread of infection
Definition
TRUE
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