Terms used to idenufy components of the chain of infection include: a

Terms used to idenufy components of the chain of infection include: a. infectious agent. b. susceptible host. c. reservoir. d. All of the above. 2. Which of the following is an example of employee screening for infection control? a. HBV vaccination b. MMR vaccination c. TB testing d. All of the above. 3. CDC and HICPAC recommendations allow the use of alcohol-based antiseptic hand cleaners in place of handwashing if: a. gloves were worn during the prior activity. b. hands are first cleaned with detergent wipes. c. hands have no visible dirt or organic material. d. All of the above conditions are met. 4. Standard precautions: a. apply only to secretions and excretions that contain blood. b. are to be used when caring for all patients at all times. c. never supersede other CDC isolation recomm endations. d. should not be combined with other precautions. 5. Which actions would violate a laboratory safety rule? a. Chewing gum while processing specimens b. Keeping food in a laboratory reagent refrigerator c. Wearing artificial nails d. All of the above. 6. Which is an example of a bloodborne pathogen? a. Cytomegalovirus b. Group A strep c. M luberculosis d Varicella virus 7 Which meets the OSHA BBP standard definition of an engineering control? a. Self-sheathing needle b. Sharps container c. Splash shield d. All of the above 8. The best defense against HBV infection is: a. HBV vaccination. b. proper hand hygiene. c. using safety needles. d. wearing gloves. 9. Which involves the possibility of a permucosal BBP exposure? a. Failing to cover broken skin with a bandage. b. Getting stuck with a used phlebotomy needle. c. Licking the fingers to turn laboratory manual pages. d. Opening blood tubes without a safety shield. 10. Proper procedure for cleaning the site of an injury from a contaminated needle includes: a. cleaning it with povidone-iodine or another antiseptic. b. squeezing the injured area hard until it bleeds freely. c. washing it with soap and water for at least 30 seconds. d. All of the above. 11. Class “C” fires occur with: a. electrical equipment. b. flammable liquids. c. ordinary combustibles. d. reactive metals. 12. Normally the most effective means of contriling external hemorrhage is: a. application of a tournique b. applying firm direct pressure c. finger pressure over an arrery d. holding an ice pack on the site 13. In the event of a chemical splash to the eyes they should be flushed with water for a minimum of a. 2 minutes. b. 5 minutes. c. 10 minutes. d 15 minutes. 14. In the NFPA 704 marking system, health hazards are indicated in the: a. blue quadrant on the left b. red quadrant at the top c. yellow quadrant on the right. d. white quadrant on the bottom