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Myocardial Infarction — Unit test Answers

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Examine the chain of infection and the labels below.Which examples could match the labels A, B, C, and D in the diagram?

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A
A could be the nose; B could be a human; C could be mucous membranes of the eye; and D could be a virus.
B
A could be mucous membranes of the eye; B could be the nose; C could be a virus; and D could be a human.
C
A could be a virus; B could be a human; C could be the nose; and D could be mucous membranes of the eye.
D
A could be a human; B could be a virus; C could be the nose; and D could be mucous membranes of the eye.
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Sebastian has the flu, which can be passed on through contaminated body fluids such as the mucous that is released during coughing and sneezing. What is the highest and most specific level of precautions that should be used in Sebastian’s hospital room?

A
contact precautions
B
standard precautions
C
isolation precautions
D
droplet precautions
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An experiment showed that, on average, cell phones have 18 times the number of infectious agents as a toilet handle. In the chain of infection, the cell phone would represent a

A
reservoir.
B
host.
C
portal of exit.
D
portal of entry.
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Stanimar is staying in the hospital after surgery. He starts to suffer from a fever, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. How did Stanimar most likely contract his nosocomial infection?

A
A urinary catheter was not properly sterilized before it was used.
B
A nurse did not properly disinfect her hands before she inserted the ventilator during surgery.
C
A health-care worker did not disinfect her hands after she helped another patient to the bathroom.
D
The surgical instruments that were used during his surgery were not properly cleaned before his procedure.
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A doctor has to take a class about blood-borne pathogens as a part of his job at the hospital. What technique is being used by the hospital to prevent the spread of diseases?

A
patient education
B
safety training
C
monitoring of nosocomial infections
D
reporting of nosocomial infections
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What is the main reason that personal protective equipment (PPE) is used by first responders?

A
Everyone has a disease to transfer.
B
The first responder is protected from diseases.
C
The patient is protected from diseases.
D
The patient’s condition might not be contagious.
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Which of these is an uncontrollable risk factor for myocardial infarction?

A
obesity and lack of exercise
B
type 2 diabetes
C
congenital heart deformities
D
high-stress lifestyle
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Aseptic techniques that are used to prevent the spread of pathogens that live and reproduce in blood and other bodily fluids are called

A
hand washing.
B
body substance isolation.
C
personal protective equipment.
D
standard precautions.
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Which form of personal protective equipment (PPE) should ideally be worn when a nurse treats a patient who has tuberculosis which can be passed by a cough?

A
goggles
B
gloves
C
body suit
D
respirator
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Mr. Lopez has been advised to watch his cholesterol intake to prevent a myocardial infarction. Which describes the relationship between cholesterol and myocardial infarction?

A
A high cholesterol diet will increase cholesterol. Cholesterol reduces the occurence of thromboses. Thromboses obstruct the flow in coronary arteries.
B
A low cholesterol diet will reduce cholesterol. Cholesterol is strongly attracted to plaque. Plaque can build up and block the coronary arteries.
C
A high cholesterol diet will increase cholesterol. Cholesterol is a key ingredient in reducing the formation of plaque. Plaque can build up and block the coronary arteries.
D
A low cholesterol diet will reduce cholesterol. Cholesterol is one of the main components in thromboses. Thromboses obstruct the flow or blood in coronary arteries.
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Which of these are common symptoms during a myocardial infarction?

A
heartburn, chest pain, and pain in left arm
B
heartburn, back pain, and tingling feet
C
headache, chest pain, and tingling feet
D
headache, back pain, and pain in left arm
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Which practice must be used to prepare a scalpel for a surgery in which the scalpel will cut through skin and other body tissue?

A
asepsis
B
cleaning
C
disinfection
D
sterilization
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What is the difference between CPR and using an AED?

A
An AED pumps blood through the body, and CPR restarts the heart.
B
CPR pumps blood through the body, and an AED restarts the heart.
C
AEDs require certification, but CPR does not.
D
CPR requires certification, but AEDs do not.
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Julianna and Audrey come across a person who collapsed, who has no heartbeat, and who is not breathing. Since they are certified, Julianna runs to get the nearest AED, and Audrey starts CPR. When Julianna returns, she starts to follow the verbal instructions on the AED. What mistake did the girls make?

A
Julianna should have assisted with CPR instead of getting the AED.
B
They should not have assisted with first aid because they are not paramedics.
C
Julianna should have followed the written AED instructions.
D
They should have made sure that someone called 911 first.
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A surgeon washes her hands with antiseptic soap, disinfects her hands and surgical instruments, and puts on gloves. What aseptic technique is being practiced by the surgeon?

A
proper glove removal
B
body substance isolation
C
proper handling of needles
D
general asepsis
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Which of the following lists the processes from the most infectious agents killed to the least infectious agents killed?

A
disinfection, sterilization, cleaning
B
cleaning, disinfection, sterilization
C
sterilization, disinfection, cleaning
D
sterilization, cleaning, disinfection
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A tourist to the United States from Honduras is involved in a car accident and is taken to the hospital. Her family says that her insurance does not cover her in the United States. Nevertheless, she will still be treated because of the

A
Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act.
B
Hippocratic oath.
C
Good Samaritan Act.
D
policies of the individual hospital.
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Which is the most likely example of a consequence that could occur in a hospital that has a lack of asepsis?

A
More medical gloves could randomly tear open.
B
MRSA could spread through contaminated surfaces.
C
Doctors may not diagnosis conditions as accurately.
D
More patients would survive heart attacks.
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A nurse becomes infected when she breathes in the bacteria that cause the disease tuberculosis. As she becomes sick, she starts to cough and releases some of that bacteria. Examine the diagram below that shows the chain of infection regarding this nurse.What do the labels A, B, C, and D represent in the case of this nurse?

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A is the nurse, B is tuberculosis, C is the bacteria, and D is the mouth.
B
A is tuberculosis, B is the nurse, C is the mouth, and D is the mouth.
C
A is the bacteria, B is the nurse, C is the mouth, and D is tuberculosis.
D
A is the nurse, B is the bacteria, C is the mouth, and D is the mouth.
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Rosali is suffering from severe chest pain, severe dizziness, and tightening of neck and jaw muscles. After a few moments, these symptoms subside. What should Rosali do?

A
Drive herself to the emergency room as soon as possible.
B
Get some rest and drink plenty of fluids.
C
Call 9-1-1, or have a friend drive her to the hospital.
D
Engage in exercise to get her heart rate up.

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