Navy Hospital Corpsman, HCB Test 2 Questions and Answers 100% correct 2024

What is the difference between Antibacterial and AntiseptiC - ANSWER Antibacterial is Directed or effective against bacteria while Antiseptic What are the three shapes that bacteria cells can take? - ANSWER Rod shaped, Circular and Spiral shaped. What is another term for a Nosocomial infection? - ANSWER Hospital acquired Infection What do Fungi as organisms lack? - ANSWER Chlorophyll What kinds of patients do Standard precautions apply to? - ANSWER Every patient What are the 6 components in the Chain of Infection? - ANSWER Infectious agent(pathogen)- Reservoir-Portal of Exit-Mode of transmission-portal of entry-Susceptible host Which pathogen is composed of DNA or RNA encased in a protein coating, and cannot reproduce outside of a living host cell? - ANSWER viruses What are Helminths? - ANSWER Parasitic worms or flukes What are the 5 examples of Mode of Transmission? - ANSWER Direct (fecal-oral) Indirect(Hospital equipments) Vector (Bites from tick, fleas) Droplet (mouth or mucosa) Airborne (Coughing) Any portal of exit can also become a...? - ANSWER Portal of entry The most effective barrier to infection is...? - ANSWER Intact skin What is the single most effective method of preventing the spread of infectious disease? - ANSWER Hand hygiene/ hand washing What kind of PPE is necessary against a droplet measuring 5 um? - ANSWER Gown, Mask, Protective eyewear, Surgical cap, SHoe covers, gloves What is the difference between medical and surgical asepsis? - ANSWER Medical asepsis(clean technique) involves procedures used to reduce and prevent the spread of microorganisms while Surgical techniques (Sterile technique) involves procedures used to eliminate all microorganisms including pathogens and spores. What is the margin around a sterile field that is considered to be contaminated? - ANSWER A one (1) inch margin around the edge of the field is considered contaminated. When reporting exposure, what should a member comply with when doing so? - ANSWER Comply with MTF (medical treatment facility) and unit infection control instructions A heartbeat at 52 bpm could be classified as what? - ANSWER Bradycardia A weak and rapid pulse is called what? - ANSWER Thready pulse A respiration is an exchange of gases between what three components? - ANSWER blood, cell and body Excessively rapid breathing can be called what? - ANSWER Tachycardia The flow of blood through tissues, providing them with oxygen and nutrients, and removing waste products, is known as what? - ANSWER Perfusion What are the four anatomical locations that pulse can be found in the lower body? Where are they? - ANSWER Answer: Femoral , Popliteal, Dorsal pedis, Posterior tibial Patients should refrain from smoking or ingesting warm or cold foods at least for how many minutes prior to a temperature reading? - ANSWER Answer: 30 minutes What is the name of the instrument used to measure blood pressure? - ANSWER Answer: Sphygmomanometer and Stethoscope. What are the normal ranges for all four routes of taking a patient's temperature? (Oral, Axillary, Rectal, and Tympanic) - ANSWER Answer: Oral(98.6), Axillary (97.6), Rectal (99.6) and Tympanic (98.6) What are the ranges of SBP and DBP values of Stage 1 Hypertension? - ANSWER Answer: SBP: 140-159, DBP: 90-99 Pain resulting from a "phantom limb" is classified as what type of pain? - ANSWER Answer: Neuropathic pain How many months can a pain be classified as chronic? - ANSWER Answer: 3-6 months What kind of pain is linked to tissue damage to the ski