SUR 110_Test 4 Review

Question 1

__ is/are implemented to reduce the risk of infectious disease transmission that are spread from the mouth, nose, oropha

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Droplet

Question 2

All patients are considered potential carriers of diseases

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Standard precautions

Question 3

Precautions used when a patient is known to have impetigo or infection with any multidrug resistant bacterium

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contact precautions

Question 4

Guidelines recommended to reduce the risk of transmission of blood-borne and other pathogens are called __ precautions.

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universal

Question 5

The recommended procedure to help prevent the development of blood-borne diseases after an exposure incident is __.

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post-exposure prophylaxis

Question 6

This organization retains a database of trained on-call medical professionals for emergency deployment during disasters.

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NDMS

Question 7

Immediate action taken during a fire is described by the acronym __.

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RACE

Question 8

When the path of electricity is interrupted by a less-conductive medium, this is called __.

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impedance

Question 9

What is the use of chemical agents for intentional harm in the population? Acts of terrorism

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Chemical terrorism

Question 10

Cryosurgery is the use of an extremely __ instrument or substance to destroy tissue.

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cold

Question 11

__ energy is created when electricity is transformed into mechanical energy to high-frequency vibration and friction.

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ultrasonic

Question 12

What is the intentional release of harmful biological agents into the environment?

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Bioterrorism

Question 13

In laser surgery a method of intermittent application of the laser light on the target tissue is called __.

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pulsed wave

Question 14

Statistical probability of a harmful event; defined as the number of harmful events that occur in a given population

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Risk

Question 15

__ is created during the use of a laser or an ESU. It contains toxic chemicals, vapors, blood fragments, and diseases.

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Smoke plume

Question 16

__ or __ disasters are unintentional events caused by human activity, compounded by error or negligence.

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Technological, industrial

Question 17

Electricity flows from one contact point to the other and does not pass through the patient’s body when using a ______

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Bipolar

Question 18

__ is the term for complete destruction of tissue.

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ablation

Question 19

__, or risk reduction, is a process or activity that minimizes the impact of an event.

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Mitigation

Question 20

In electricity, the periodicity of electromagnetic waves is called __.

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frequency

Question 21

__ is/are a wide-scale, rapidly contagious infectious disease.

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Pandemic

Question 22

The application of a current or electricity to cut and coagulate tissue defines__________________.

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Electrocautery

Question 23

Cumulative exposure to gamma rays are measured by which of the following?

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dosimeters

Question 24

These precautions must be used with tuberculosis and measles patients.

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airborne precautions

Question 25

__ is/are a leading cause of hospital fires in the United States.

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electrical malfunctions

Question 26

__ is a catastrophic event that poses a large-scale risk to human life and property.

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Disaster

Question 27

In coagulation mode, the __ in cutting mode.

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voltage is lower than

Question 28

__ energy is created when electricity is transformed into mechanical energy to high-frequency vibration and friction.

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Ultrasonic

Question 29

__ coupling is a specific burn hazard of monopolar endoscopic surgery when current passes inadvertently through instrume

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Capacitive

Question 30

The __ zone is a hands-free space (designated receptacle) on the sterile field where sharps can be placed and retrieved

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Neutral

Question 31

__ is a process in which casualties are given emergency medical treatment according to the probability of their survival

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Triage

Question 32

__ is a characteristic of laser energy in which some cells absorb the lasing medium whereas others do not.

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selective absorption

Question 33

__ are uncomfortable and heavy, They must be worn under sterile gowns during any procedure requiring exposure to X-Ray

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lead aprons

Question 34

__ is a characteristic of laser light in which the frequency of each wave is the same.

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monochromatic

Question 35

How many feet should a healthcare professional stand away from a gamma ray to prevent unnecessary exposure?

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6

Question 36

The flow of electricity is called __.

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Current

Question 37

All workers in the health care setting should be vaccinated against __.

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Hepatitis B

Question 38

Constriction of electrical current by nonconductive material or area of high density transforms electricity into__energy

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Thermal

Question 39

The patient-return electrode must be placed close to the surgical site over __.

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large muscle mass

Question 40

__ such as the Fukushima nuclear crisis and Chernobyl are uncommon but devastating to families and communities.

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Radiation accidents

Question 41

During electrosurgery, if tissue becomes liquefied, it is referred to as

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Coagulum

Question 42

The gas cylinder requires the use of a ____________________ to operate the stem valve.

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Spindle Key

Question 43

The destruction of cataracts using ultrasound technology is called __.

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Phacoemulsification

Question 44

Extreme heat, wildfires, tsunamis, volcanoes, and mudslides all describe__________________.

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Natural disasters

Question 45

A(n) __ is a more geographically isolated event that can be handled by local services.

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Emergency

Question 46

__ are large-scale aviation, vehicle, and train accidents, which often result in mass casualty events.

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Transportation accidents

Question 47

A naturally occurring sap obtained from rubber trees and used in the manufacture of medical devices and other commercial

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latex

Question 48

Compressed gases in steel cylinders are associated with serious accidents and fatalities related to __ of the tank.

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explosion or rupture

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