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Streptococci and bacilli are classified as what type of microorganisms?
a. Viruses
b. Bacteria
c. Fungi
d. Molds
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Streptococci and bacilli are classified as what type of microorganisms?
a. Viruses
b. Bacteria
c. Fungi
d. Molds
Bacteria
Bacteria have all of the following characteristics except they
a. are eukaryotic organisms.
b. have the ability to produce endospores.
c. are single-cell organisms.
d. may live on a host in a colony form.
are eukaryotic organisms.
The process of establishment and growth of a microorganism on or in a host is referred to as
a. inflammation.
b. infection.
c. pathogen.
d. prokaryotic nosocomial.
Infection
Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria carried by deer ticks. The tick bite may causefever, fatigue, and other associated symptoms. This is an example of transmission of aninfection by
a. droplet contact.
b. a vehicle.
c. the airborne route.
d. a vector.
Vector
All of the following are viral infections except
a. cold sores.
b. tinea pedis.
c. common cold.
d. warts.
tinea pedis
All of the following are related except
a. fungi.
b. protozoa.
c. viruses.
d. bacillus.
Bacillus
Pathogenic organisms have the ability to
a. cause cellular and tissue damage.
b. replicate and cause blockages to the flow of fluids and gases.
c. secrete endotoxins.
d. do all of the above.
Do all of the above
After an organism is infected and by the time symptoms of the infectious process manifest,several steps have taken place. These steps consist of
1. multiplication and spread.
2. encounter and entry.
3. host
.4. damage.
5. reservoir.
6. phagocytosis.
7. outcome.

a. 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
b. 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 only
c. 3 and 6 only
d. 1, 2, 4, and 7 only
1, 2, 4, and 7 only
A disease spread by kissing is being transmitted by which of the following methods?
a. Direct contact
b. Vector spread
c. Droplet spread
d. Aerosol
Direct Contact
Which of the following is the most effective method for achieving medical asepsis?
a. Frequent hand washing
b. Having most medical employees in perfect health
c. Changing linen after every patient
d. Cleaning the radiographic table between patients
Frequent hand washing
When a disease is spread by an insect depositing the pathogen on or in a human, it is transmitted by what method? a. Vector b. Vehicle c. Direct contact d. FomiteVectorBy what method are pathogens spread when a person coughs or sneezes? a. Vector b. Vehicle c. Direct contact d. DropletDropletWhich of the following is not a method of sterilization? a. Autoclaving b. Moist heat c. Steam under pressure d. Hand washingHand WashingChemical substances capable of killing pathologic microbes are termed a. disinfectants. b. antiseptics. c. bactericidal. d. bacteriostatic.BactericidalThe spread of infection via contaminated food referenced is spread by a. contact. b. fomite. c. air. d. vector.FomiteAt the conclusion of an interventional radiographic examination, the examination room iscleaned, and major components are wiped down with chemical disinfectants. By performingthis important task, the radiographer is practicing a. medical asepsis. b. sterilization. c. surgical asepsis. d. fomite asepsis.Medical AsepsisThe chain of infection consists of a. fomite, vector, reservoir, and breachment. b. bacteria, virus, protozoa, and fungi. c. host, infectious microbe, mode of transmission, and reservoir. d. encounter, entry, spread, multiplication, and outcome.host, infectious microbe, mode of transmission, and reservoirAll of the following are possible sources of nosocomial infection except a. transfer of pathogenic microbes from a urethral catheter to a patient. b. contamination of a surgical instrument in the surgical theater. c. transfer of microbes through hand contact with a waitress in the coffee shop adjacent to the hospital. d. placement of an image receptor against a patient wound during a portable examination.transfer of microbes through hand contact with a waitress in the coffee shop adjacent to the hospital.A few days after a stereotactic breast biopsy performed by a radiologist in a breast imagingcenter, the patient returns to her physician with an obvious infection at the incision site. Thisis an example of a(n) a. unsourced infection. b. idiopathic infection. c. nosocomial infection. d. iatrogenic infection.Interagenic InfectionTwo bloodborne pathogens of particular importance to hospital personnel are a. pneumonia and tuberculosis. b. hepatitis B virus (HBV) and HIV. c. papillomavirus and rhinovirus. d. Clostridium and Bacillus.hepatitis B virus (HBV) and HIV.In a hospital setting, constant awareness is given to the simple fact that patients come to thehospital because they are sick and vulnerable to disease. With the current system of medicalcare, by the time patients come to the hospital setting for care, they are sicker than ever in thepast. The most common nosocomial infection seen in hospital patients is a. common colds picked up on contaminated radiography equipment. b. urinary tract infections from Foley catheter insertions. c. shingles (Herpes Zoster) from contaminated needles. d. staphylococcal infection from labor and delivery.Urinary tract infections from Foley catheter insertions.The single greatest measure that can be done to prevent the spread of infection is a. proper discarding of all refuse in sharps containers. b. proper hand washing technique. c. proper disinfection of radiographic cassettes. d. discarding lead aprons that have been contaminated.Proper hand washing technique.A pathogen that requires contact precautions is a. MRSA. b. tuberculosis. c. rubeola. d. rhinovirus.MRSAA person who acts as a reservoir of pathogenic organisms is referred to as a carrier. Anexample of a carrier is a a. friend who appears to be healthy and shows no signs of sickness. b. family member who recently had a tooth removed. c. coworker who has demonstrated a cold for 2 weeks. d. a patient who is being examined for an inguinal hernia repair.Friend who appears to be healthy and shows no signs of sickness.All of the following are effective methods of sterilization except a. chemical agents. b. moist heat. c. ultraviolet radiation. d. isolation.IsolationSterile gloves should be used for all of the following instances except a. an arteriogram with angioplastic catheter. b. emptying a patient's emesis basin. c. positioning a patient for a suspected simple wrist fracture. d. palpating a patient's skin for a venipuncture.Positioning a patient for a suspected simple wrist fracture.All of the following situations would require aseptic techniques EXCEPT: a. barium enema examination. b. insertion of central venous line. c. insertion of an indwelling Foley catheter. d. insertion of an angiographic catheter.Insertion of a barium enemy a tipThe goal of aseptic technique is to: a. protect the radiographer from infection. b. protect the patient from pathogenic microbes. c. prevent the spread of infection from the patient to any equipment in the examination room. d. protect the surgical team from an infected patient.Protect the patient from pathogenic microbes.When creating a sterile field, it is important for the imaging professional to: a. establish the sterile field as early in the day as possible to create an awareness of the scheduled procedure. b. remember that anything above the ankles is considered sterile. c. keep sterile gloves in sight and above the waist level. d. remember that any moisture that develops on the sterile field can be dried using an infrared lamp.Keep sterile gloves in sight and above the waist levelWhen establishing a sterile field using a sterile drape: a. it is acceptable to reach over the sterile field in order to minimize reach and air motion. b. all drape items must be clean and dry. c. inspect the expiration date to determine if you are using the sterile pack within 36 hours of the expiration date. d. open the sterile package with the top flap set to open toward the person opening the pack.All drape items must be clean and dry.When opening and pouring sterile solutions: a. remove the cap and place it on a corner of the sterile field with the lid down. b. wipe up any spills of solution using a sterile towel. c. hold the bottle approximately 36 inches above the basin when pouring, to form a steady stream of fluid. d. hold the bottle with the label facing up to prevent fluids from staining the label.Hold the bottle with the label facing up to prevent fluids from staining the label.The inflatable balloon portion of the Foley catheter is typically filled with: a. radiopaque contrast material. b. carbon dioxide. c. sterile water. d. mineral oil.Sterile WaterWhen opening a sterile tray, your fingers: a. may not touch any metal content. b. must be covered with sterile gloves. c. may not touch any cloth content. d. must never touch the inside of the tray.Must never touch the inside of the tray.When opening and pouring sterile solutions:move the sterile basin to the edge of the sterile field and show the solution name and strength to another person before pouring are appropriate.When gowning another person: a. a nonsterile circulating person pulls the gown up and fastens the back and waistband. b. the nonsterile person picks up the opened gown and hands it to the sterile person. c. sterile masks are unnecessary. d. the sterile person grabs the gown by the waist and wraps it around the unsterile assistant.A nonsterile circulating person pulls the gown up and fastens the back and waistband.When putting on a pair of sterile gloves using the self-gloving, open technique:The first glove is picked up by the inside cuff with one hand, being careful not the touch the outside of the glove.When performing dressing changes, it is important to remember that:If the wound is purulent, gowns are recommended.Which of the following represents good sterile technique?When using a sterile setup, avoid bending or reaching over it.Which of the following should be examined first when a sterile package is used?Expiration DateIf the sterility of an object is unknown, which of the following should be done?Consider the object unsterile and do not use it.When performing radiologic examinations on patients with chest tubes:the chest drainage system has three compartments: collection chamber, water seal chamber, and suction control chamber.When a Foley catheter system is inserted into a patient for an expected period of 4 to 6 weeks:A polyvinyl chloride catheter is used.Hazardous drug-related waste materialsRequire the labeling of metal containers and breakable items of hazardous wasteA common neonatal chest disorder requiring portable radiography in the neonatal unit is transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN). Radiographs are taken to visualize the chest for respiratory distress, and in doing so, the imaging professional must 1. use the highest degree of aseptic techniques. 2. use lead protection when possible, and sterilize after each use. 3. wash hands only after the procedure is complete. 4. wrap all items that may have the potential of coming in contact with the newborn. 5. use contact or shadow shielding for patient protection. 6. treat the procedure as a sterile procedure similar to surgery.1, 2, 4, and 5