1. What type of cells fight bacteria and other foreign substances?
Answer: Leukocytes, also known as white blood cells.
2. Which muscle is unique to the human body and is responsible for pumping blood throughout the
body?
Answer: Cardiac muscle.
3. How should a bleeding wound be treated?
Answer: By applying pressure with gauze and a gloved hand.
4. What is required by OSHA when tools or supplies come into contact with blood or bodily fluids?
Answer: An approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant.
5. What type of products are used to destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on nonporous surfaces?
Answer: Disinfectants.
6. What is passive immunity?
Answer: When an individual receives antibodies rather than producing them through their own immune
system.
7. What type of infection affects a small, confined area?
, Answer: A local infection.
8. What is reflective listening?
Answer: Paraphrasing to summarize the meaning of what has been communicated.
9. What is professional ethics?
Answer: Proper conduct in relationships with one's employer, co-workers, and clients.
10. What field of study examines the relationship between body positions, tools, and equipment, and
their effect on health and comfort?
Answer: Ergonomics.
11. What are one-celled microorganisms called?
Answer: Germs or bacteria.
12. How can you prevent neck and back strain?
Answer: By not reaching overhead for supplies.
13. What are the benefits of a balanced diet?
Answer: Personal and professional well-being, as well as prevention of certain diseases.
14. Before applying artificial nails, what should the nail be?