Chapter 1:Safetyand Quality AssessmentMultiple Choice1. Laboratory equipment and other inanimate objects serve as what in the chain of infection?A.HostB.ReservoirC.Point of entryD.Point of exitANS: BDIF: Level 1OBJ: 1TOP: Biologichazards2. The chain of infection includes all of the followingexcepta:A.SourceB.HostC.DisinfectantD.Transmission methodANS: CDIF: Level 2OBJ: 1TOP: Biologichazards3.You arrive to work in the clinical laboratorywith a small cut on your hand.Your supervisorpulls you from specimen collection (phlebotomy) duties for the day,citing chain of infectionprotocols. Why is your supervisor concerned aboutthecut on your hand?A.Becauseyou will not have the mobility in your hand toproperlycollect bloodB.Becauseyou are going to have to wear a bandage all day longC.Becauseyou have a point of entry that could expose you to infectious agentsD.Becauseyou are going to be an active transmitter of infection onto general surfacesANS: CDIF: Level 3OBJ: 1TOP: BiologichazardsPreview Mode
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