Infection Control and Vitals Quiz

false

T/F: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) monitors types of infections and distributes vaccines to prevent the spread of disease

true

T/F: Nosocomial Infections are infections that are acquired while under medial care

prion

Which of the following pathogens (microorganisms) are believed to cause slow deterioration of the nervous system?

vomite

There are six main routes for transmission of diseases, which is not one

-vector

-vomite

-airborne

-vehicle

airborne

Which of the following routes of transmission require the microorganism to be suspended in air?

fomite

An x-ray table could be considered which of the following routes of transmission?

handwashing

What standard precaution is considered the best method in preventing the spread of disease?

surgical asepsis (sterilization)

Using an Autoclave is an example of how to obtain? (best answer)

false

T/F: The best method to dispose of normal radioactive liquid is to use the sanitary sewer.

all of the above

Which of the following would require a safety data sheet?

-bleach

-x-ray developer and fixer for the processor

-radioactive materials stored in nuclear medicine

98.6 F (37 C)

What is the normal oral temperature for an adult? 

pulse rate is lower than 60 bpm

What is bradycardia?

dyspnea

Which is defined as difficulty breathing?

around 120 systolic /80 diastolic

Which is considered a normal blood pressure?

oxygen is below 95%

If a patient is hypoxic, what does this mean?

patient is having oxygen problems

If a person is cyanotic it means: