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Match the correct term about radiation to the correct definition. You may use the same answer more than once. -Lead aprons must be stored flat or hung in a manner that prevents bending of the material.

A) Ionizing radiation
B) Magnetic resonance imaging

C) A) and B)
D) undefined

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Scalpel blades must be mounted and removed using _______________.

A) sterile gloves
B) the neutral zone technique
C) an instrument
D) your fingers

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct descriptions. You may use the same answer more than once. -Personnel must use these precautions when in contact with patients infected with influenza, rubella, and streptococcal pharyngitis

Match the correct term about radiation to the correct definition. You may use the same answer more than once. -Personal items, such as scissors or jewelry

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct descriptions. You may use the same answer more than once. -Precautions used when a patient is known to have impetigo or infection with any multidrug resistant bacterium

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct descriptions. You may use the same answer more than once. -All patients are considered potential carriers of diseases

Clothing or equipment that prevents the wearer from direct contact with hazardous chemicals or potentially infectious body fluids is called _______________.

Protective barriers must be used to reduce the risk of skin and mucous membrane exposure to ___________.

The __________ zone is a hands-free space (designated receptacle) on the sterile field where sharps can be placed and retrieved so that the surgical technologist and surgeon do not hand instruments to each other directly.

The most common source of transmission of ____________ to health care workers is sharps injuries.

_______________ solutions are common and frequent sources of fuel in surgical fires.

All fires require three components: fuel, a source of ignition, and oxygen. __________ makes the operating room (OR) a high-risk environment for fire.

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct descriptions. You may use the same answer more than once. -Implemented to reduce the risk of infectious disease transmission by large, moist, aerosol droplets

To lift or transfer a patient, use your ___________ muscles to hold the weight of your upper body.

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct descriptions. You may use the same answer more than once. -Used when the patient is known to have an infection known to be transmitted by direct contact

________ is/are implemented to reduce the risk of infectious disease transmission that are spread from the mouth, nose, oropharynx, and trachea to a susceptible host.

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

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

____________________ affect muscle control, which can lead to injury.

Match the correct term about radiation to the correct definition. You may use the same answer more than once. -Neck shields are available to protect the thyroid, which is sensitive to radiation, during fluoroscopy.