NHA Module 6: "Infection Control & Safety" Quiz

What is the recommended time for vigorous handwashing with soap?

15–20 seconds.

What temperature must an autoclave reach for sterilization?

121.1°C (250°F).

When should a medical assistant wear gloves?

When there is potential contact with blood, body fluids, mucous membranes, or contaminated materials.

What is direct transmission?

The spread of an infection through direct contact with an infected person.

Which vaccine must employers offer to eligible healthcare workers at no cost under OSHA?

Hepatitis B vaccine.

When can a healthcare worker with a fever return to patient care?

After being fever-free for at least 24 hours without using fever-reducing medication.

What should you do first after exposure to blood?

Wash the exposed area immediately with soap and water.

Is varicella a virus, bacterium, fungus, or parasite?

A virus.

What is the minimum alcohol concentration recommended for alcohol-based hand sanitizer?

60% alcohol.

How often must healthcare workers receive bloodborne pathogen training?

At least annually.

What is medical asepsis?

Practices that reduce or prevent the spread of microorganisms.

What is surgical asepsis?

Practices that eliminate all microorganisms from an area or object.

What is sterilization?

The process of destroying all microorganisms, including bacterial spores.

What is disinfection?

The process of destroying many or all pathogenic microorganisms on objects, but not necessarily bacterial spores.

What are standard precautions?

Infection-control practices used for every patient, regardless of their diagnosis or infection status.

What is PPE?

Personal protective equipment used to protect healthcare workers from exposure to infectious materials.

What does OSHA stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

What is an exposure control plan?

A written plan that explains how a workplace prevents and manages employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

What should be done with contaminated sharps?

Place them immediately into a designated puncture-resistant sharps container.

What is the purpose of hand hygiene?

To remove or reduce microorganisms and prevent the spread of infection.