The germ theory states that

bacteria cause many specific diseases

Most workplace injuries among health care professionals are the result of:

poor practices repeated over time

What is the difference between medical and surgical asepsis

Med asepsis decreases pathogens; sterile eliminates pathogen

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RHS IHC Body Mechanics & Infection Control

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How many normal curves are there in the spinal column
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5
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The germ theory states that
bacteria cause many specific diseases
most microorganisms are harmful to humans
health care workers should wash their hands frequently
infectious diseases can becured with antibiotic therapy
3
Signs & symptoms of tingling, numbness & pain in the hand resulting in inability to make a fist
tendonitis
All of the conditions cause these signs and symptoms
carpal tunnel syndrome
thoracic outlet syndrome
4
How does the body’s immune response operate to fight infection
Increases the number of resident flora
Suppresses the normal flora
Produces antibodies
Helps the body process medications
5
Most workplace injuries among health care professionals are the result of:
poor practices repeated over time
using dangerous equipment
working at the computer
lifting heavy patients
6
Which disease is contracted by the highest number of health care workers each year
Tuberculosis
The three each affect aboutthe same number of workers
AIDS
Hepatits B
7
Which of the following procedures is an example of medical asepsis?
Sterilizing equipment
Wearing sterile gloves
Handwashing
Covering the face with a surgical mask
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What is the difference between medical and surgical asepsis
Sterile asepsis is usedwhen serious infections are present
Med asepsis decreases pathogens; sterile eliminates pathogen
Only medical asepsis involves handwashing
Med asepsis used in doctor office, sterile asepsis in hosp.
9
Microorganisms that cause damage by nourishing themselves at the expense of other living things
Parasites
Toxins
Symbiosis
Hosts
10
Which of the following means the correct positioning of the body for a given task?
Ergonomics
Health and safetyprevention
Body mechanics
Repetitive motion injuries
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When lifting objects off the floor, it is safest to use the muscles of the
shoulders
arms
back
legs
12
A chair with a goodback support & is the proper height for the user is an example of good
body mechanics
workplace management.
fitness practice
ergonomics
13
When lifting heavy objects, what is the best way to position your feet
As close together as possible
6 to 8 inches apart
One foot slightly in front of the other
As far apart as is comfortable
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Against which of the following diseases can health care workers be protected by a vaccine?
No vaccine has been createdfor any of these diseases
Hepatitis B
Tuberculosis
AIDS

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