When administering a patient's treatments, a physical therapist knows to use what precautions?

Which principle of the chain of infection is demonstrated by Whitney's opportunistic infection?

Which precautions will be used when encountering a gunshot victim who needs CPR?

Melody dropped a pan of contaminated instruments on the floor. She used a Clorox solution to clean the area. Which method of aseptic control did she use on the floor?

What part of the chain of infection is streptococcus?

A patient is isolated because of an undetermined respiratory condition. Which PPEs will healthcare professionals need before caring for the patient?

Mike fell and scraped his knee. He understood the chain of infection when he cleaned the injury with warm water and soap. What part of the chain of infection did he address?

Ellen is diagnosed with rickettsiae. She understands that she has:

What organism has no symptoms and is considered normal flora?

What treatment is most effective for bacteria?

Proper handwashing techniques in the healthcare environment decrease the transfer of microorganisms, thus preventing what kind of infections?

Which method of aseptic control is used most often to destroy pathogens on scalpels, forceps, and other instruments?

If IV poles on a unit have become contaminated, what aseptic method will central supply use to decontaminate the poles?

Which precautions would be used if MRSA and scabies are suspected?

Following a camping trip in a wooded, mountain area, James developed a rash. The most likely cause of the rash is:

A patient has a staph infection of the right lower leg. The nurse changes the dressing every day, being careful about the placement of items in the room. Which precaution is being practiced?

Jessica was diagnosed with a staph infection. Several students that sat near Jessica developed the same symptoms. The likely method of transfer for this illness is:

Rebecca is recovering from the H1N1 virus. She develops diarrhea after eating contaminated food. This type of infection is a(n):

Drew and his friends went swimming in the river while on a trip in the tropics. Drew developed symptoms of fever and headache. He was most likely infected with which type of organism?

Mr. Baker was admitted to the hospital with an increased white blood cell count and extreme pain in his right lower quadrant. If he begins to have fever, his condition could be considered which type of infection?

Prior to a surgical procedure, the skin is washed with an antimicrobial solution. This is an example of which method of aseptic control?

What would a healthcare professional do before each skill check-off of aseptic technique?

What lab equipment allows for the growth of microorganisms without the aid of oxygen?

A person with AIDS is more likely to acquire a disease due to a suppressed immune system because of being:

Which is true about vaccinations?

Sally has an itchy, red rash. Which type of organisms likely caused her rash?

It is important to use standard precautions when dealing with:

Morgan is concerned that the hordeleum in her left eye will keep her from working in the clinical environment. Her condition is a(n):

A patient is isolated because of staphylococci. Which PPEs will healthcare professionals need before caring for the patient?