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How does the body's immune response operate to fight infection?

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produces antibodies

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What is the most common reason that long-term antibiotic therapy can cause new infections?

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destroys the body's normal flora

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What is the term for microorganisms that cause damage by nourishing themselves at the expense of other living things ?

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parasites

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Why are diseases caused by viruses often very difficult to treat ?

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they cannot be destroyed by antibiotics

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration conducts visits at health care facilities in order to:

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ensure employee safety

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Which of the following procedures is an example of medical asepsis?

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handwashing

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When should health care workers who are in direct contact with patients follow Standard Precautions?

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at all times

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All pathogens that are easily transmitted and have the potential to cause epidemics require the use of:

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Transmission-Based precautions

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Which of the following diseases is contracted by the highest number of health care workers each year?

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hepatitis B

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Against which of the following diseases can health care workers be protected by a vaccine?

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hepatitis B

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Microorganisms that cause disease are called

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pathogens

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Microorganisms that cause infection grow best

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at body temperature

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Bacteria that cause disease are identified by

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their shape and arrangement as seen under a microscope

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Staphylococcal infections may cause

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wound infections

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Examples of illness caused by viruses are

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AIDS and hepatitis

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Individuals who can transmit a disease but do not show symptoms of the disease are known as

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carriers

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Microorganisms get into the body through

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Portals of entry

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Infection can be transmitted by

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blood and body fluids

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An example of droplet transmission of a disease is by

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coughing,sneezing, or talking

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Vector-borne transmission of disease occurs

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when disease is spread by an insect or rodent

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Immunizations are available to prevent

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hepatitis B

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Health care workers who have direct patient contact are advised to take the

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hepatitis b vaccine

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A patient who is immunosuppressed

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has low resistance to disease

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If the physician suspects a bacterial infection, she will always order a/an

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culture and sensitivity

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MRSA and VRE are

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drug-resistant bacteria

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A patient who has a positive tuberculin test but does not have tuberculosis is

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infected

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A patient who had chickenpox as a child may develop which disease later in life?

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shingles

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The most common type of hepatitis is

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hepatitis b

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Hepatitis A is transmitted by

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feces or saliva

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Hapatitis B is transmitted by

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blood and body fluid exposure

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Hepatitis C

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blood and body fluid exposure

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HIV is transmitted by

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blood and body fluids

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Persons with AIDS are routinley treated with

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METH AND COKE ALL DEY ERRY DAY

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Escherichia coli 0157:H7

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produces potent toxins

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Pseudomembranous colitis is commenly transmitted by

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contact with enviornmental surfaces

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Signs and symptoms of qseudomembranous colitis include

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diarrhea, fever, and dehydration

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Hantavirus is spread by

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rodents

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Signs and symptoms of hantavirus include

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fever, chills, and shortness of breath

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Early signs and symptoms of smallpox include

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high fever, feeling very trddddd niggahhhh

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The purpose of infection control is to

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disrupt the chain of infection

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Necrotizing fasciitis is usually cuase by

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streptococcus

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Spores

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can live in the enviornment for a long time

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SARS are believed to be spread by

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inhalation and contact methods

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Medical asepsis refers to

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practices that limit the spread of pathogens

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The proper name for an infection acquired by patient in a health care facility is a:

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nosocomial infection

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Infection control practices used in the care of all patients are:

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standard precautions

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Specific procedures used to prevent the spread of infection are

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work practice controls

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Practices designed to interrupt the spread of certain highly transmissible disases are

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transmission-based precautions

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A patient in isolation will be placed in

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a private room

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When entering a room in which airborne precautions are used, wear a:

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HEPA mask or equivalent

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Which action would you take first to help succeed when attempting to change negative habits?

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Make a decision that you want to change

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What percentage of the US population is currently estimated overweight?

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65%

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According to the food pyramid, which food group shuld provide the largest number of servings in the daily diet?

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Bread, cereal, rice and pasta

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Eating adequate amounts of fiber is important because:

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it promotes good colon health

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Which of the following is the best definition of stress?

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Physical reactions to perceived danger

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An effective way to begin reducing stress in you life is to:

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Identify sources of stress

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If you are feeling overwhelmed bythe idea of writing a term paper that is due in five weeks, a good strategy is to:

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Break it into tasks that can be completed during each of the next five weeks

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How does muscle relaxation improve physical function and reduce stress?

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Improves blood circulation

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Muscle relaxation is mostbeneficial if it is done:

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on a regular basis

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Which statement best expresses the meaing of the Philosophy of Individual Worth?

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Every human being is entitled to respect

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The best way to deal one's own prejudices is to:

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Strive to be aware of them

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What is the best response to a patient who tells you thathe feels much better after trying a "cure" that is practiced by his culture group that you know may have very dangerous consequences?

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"Why do you think this will help you?"

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Which of the following is the best definition of culture?

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All factors that influence an individuals beliefs and actions

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Why is the term "minority group" no longer very effective in describing certain ethnic groups inthe US today?

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These groups now make up a significant percentage of the total population

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When assessing the needs of patients, it is disrespectful for the health care worker to:

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Make assumptions about the patients' cultural backgrounds

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The term "dominant culture" refers to the customs that:

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reflect the accepted values of society as a whole

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Whatis considered appropriate personal space varies among cultural groups and refers to:

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comfortable distance between people in conversation

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The main characteristic of traditional Western medicine as practiced by the majority of physicians in the US is the:

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use of scientific methods`

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Understanding Maslow's Hierarchy of Need can help the health care worker to better understand:

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the motivatins for patient behavior

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What is the best way for the health care worker to interact with an elderly patient who husband reecently died of cancer?

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Be willing to discuss it if she wants to talk about it

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Communication is considered to be successful when:

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the message is correctly interpreted by the reciever

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of the many oral communication skills needed by the health care worker, the MOST important for building effective patient relations is:

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listening actively

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A physical therapy assistant greets her patient, prepares and gives clear instructions about performing exercise, and then leaves the room. Which appropriate communication step did she miss?

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check for understanding

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Which is the best question to ask when gathering information from a patient about the results of a medication?

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Can you describe how you feel after taking the medication

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The best way to respond to a patient who jokes about being an "old cripple" due to injuries suffered in a car accident is to:

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Listen carefully to determine whether there is a contradictory message

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When a medical receptionist greet a 5-year old patient by asking his mother "And how is little Josie today?" she is:

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not showing respect for the child

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It is appropriate for a dental assisstant to address patients by their first names when they:

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have given their permission

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What is the appropriate action for a nurse whose patient's older brother informs her that he is acting on behalf of the patient and wants information about the treatments she has recieved?

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Check whether the patient has consented to his having the information

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Which message is most likely communicated by a phlebotomst who tells a patient "I'd really like to hear more about that" while looking anxiously at his watch?

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I need to be someplace else right now.

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What is the best course of action when performing a procedure on a patient whose condition causes a strong, unpleasant odor?

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Be sure your facial expression communicates caring and reassurance.

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Which action is most likely to increase the effectiveness of communication when a patient is having difficulty understanding the health care worker's instruction?

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using pantomime

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If a patient seems uncomfortable with being touched on the arm in a caring manner, it is best to:

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Ask the patient if he would prefer not to be touched

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Which statement best describes someone who is a good active listener?

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Concentrates on what is being said

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What is the best strategyto follow while a patient is speaking in favor of something about which you are strongly disagree?

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Listen and observe carefully

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A respiratory therapist who tried to imagine the fear a patient experiences when he has difficulty catching his breath is practicing:

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empathy

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A dental hygienist who says to a patient, "I hear you saying that you dont like to floss because it makes your gums bleed," is using a technique known as:

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paraphrasing

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The MOST important reason for health care workers to develop excellent telephone skills is to:

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Develop a positive reputation for the facility

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An appropriate goal of patient education is to:

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encourage patients to make positive changes

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What would be the first step when planning instruction about postoperative home care for a patient's husband?

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yes

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