Microbiology 2010 - Microbiology with Lab » Summer 2022 » Chapter 6

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Question #1
Infectious waste is body fluid, or an item that has come in contact with body fluid, that can cause disease if improperly handled.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #2
Gloves must always be worn when working with patients.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #3
The _____ method for applying sterile gloves is used by scrubbed personnel in the operating room.
A.   reversed
B.   opened
C.   closed
Question #4
Cleaning patient rooms is an example of ______ asepsis.
A.   medical
B.   clinical
C.   surgical
Question #5
Sterilizing surgical instruments is an example of _____ asepsis.
A.   surgical
B.   clinical
C.   medical
Question #6
What is the name of the work area created in preparation for an invasive procedure?
A.   Surgical asepsis
B.   Sterile principle
C.   Sterile field
D.   Medical asepsis
Question #7
Proper collection of blood cultures is essential to avoid contamination with normal skin flora.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #8
Superficial wounds should be cultured for both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #9
How are most urine specimens collected?
A.   Straight catheter
B.   None of these
C.   Clean-catch midstream
D.   Suprapubic aspiration
Question #10
Nasal specimens are collected to diagnose which of the following?
A.   Skin infections
B.   Gastrointestinal viruses
C.   Sinus infections
D.   Respiratory viruses

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