HST Final Exam Review- Second
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AIDS - correct answer ✔✔Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome- a disorder caused by the
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which attacks the immune system destroying the body's
ability to fight infections.
Alcohol - correct answer ✔✔A colorless volatile flammable liquid that is produced by the
natural fermentation of sugars and is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and
other drinks, and is also used as an industrial solvent and as fuel.
Aseptic technique - correct answer ✔✔Using practices and procedures to prevent
contamination from pathogens. Involves applying the strictest rules to minimize the risk of
infection in health care settings.
Autoclave bag - correct answer ✔✔Temperature-tolerant, flexible containers used to hold waste
or other items during autoclaving/sterilization.
Biohazardous bag - correct answer ✔✔A red colored bag with a biohazard symbol used to
collect solid biohazardous, contaminated, or infectious waste. These bags are mainly used to
separate infectious waste that must be sterilized from regular garbage.
10% bleach solution - correct answer ✔✔A solution that is one part bleach and nine parts
water; the mixture is extremely effective at killing bacteria, fungus and viruses, so it is used to
decontaminate biohazardous waste or contaminated surfaces.
Cap or hat - correct answer ✔✔A part of medical protective clothing and should prevent germs
from the hair or scalp of surgical personnel from contaminating the operating area; can be both
reusable surgical caps and practical, single-use surgical caps.
, Gown - correct answer ✔✔Hospital gowns worn by medical professionals as personal protective
equipment in order to provide a barrier between patient and professional and cover most of the
exposed skin surfaces of the professional medics. They are used to protect the wearer from the
spread of infection or illness if the wearer comes in contact with potentially infectious liquid and
solid material. They may also be used to help prevent the gown wearer from transferring
microorganisms that could harm vulnerable patients. Used for procedures that cause splashing
or spraying, and can help prevent contamination of clothing or uniform.
HBV - correct answer ✔✔Hepatitis B virus- a virus which primarily causes inflammation of the
liver; can be transmitted in several ways including blood transfusion, needle sticks, body
piercing and tattooing using unsterile instruments, dialysis, sexual and even less intimate close
contact, and childbirth. Symptoms include fatigue, jaundice, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, and
light stools.
Hepatitis - correct answer ✔✔Inflammation of the liver.
HIV - correct answer ✔✔Human immunodeficiency virus- a virus that attacks the body's
immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome). The virus can be transmitted through contact with infected blood, semen, or vaginal
fluids. Within a few weeks of HIV infection, flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and
fatigue can occur.
Mask and eyewear - correct answer ✔✔For procedures that cause splashing or spraying.
Prevent exposure of mucous membranes of mouth, nose, and eyes to pathogens.Use masks
once and discard; change every 30 minutes if needed. Protective eyewear and face shields
protect front, top, bottom, and sides of eyes. If not disposable, must be cleaned and disinfected
before reuse.
Microorganism - correct answer ✔✔Small, living plant or animal not visible to the naked eye; a
microbe.
Semester fully solved to pass
AIDS - correct answer ✔✔Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome- a disorder caused by the
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which attacks the immune system destroying the body's
ability to fight infections.
Alcohol - correct answer ✔✔A colorless volatile flammable liquid that is produced by the
natural fermentation of sugars and is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and
other drinks, and is also used as an industrial solvent and as fuel.
Aseptic technique - correct answer ✔✔Using practices and procedures to prevent
contamination from pathogens. Involves applying the strictest rules to minimize the risk of
infection in health care settings.
Autoclave bag - correct answer ✔✔Temperature-tolerant, flexible containers used to hold waste
or other items during autoclaving/sterilization.
Biohazardous bag - correct answer ✔✔A red colored bag with a biohazard symbol used to
collect solid biohazardous, contaminated, or infectious waste. These bags are mainly used to
separate infectious waste that must be sterilized from regular garbage.
10% bleach solution - correct answer ✔✔A solution that is one part bleach and nine parts
water; the mixture is extremely effective at killing bacteria, fungus and viruses, so it is used to
decontaminate biohazardous waste or contaminated surfaces.
Cap or hat - correct answer ✔✔A part of medical protective clothing and should prevent germs
from the hair or scalp of surgical personnel from contaminating the operating area; can be both
reusable surgical caps and practical, single-use surgical caps.
, Gown - correct answer ✔✔Hospital gowns worn by medical professionals as personal protective
equipment in order to provide a barrier between patient and professional and cover most of the
exposed skin surfaces of the professional medics. They are used to protect the wearer from the
spread of infection or illness if the wearer comes in contact with potentially infectious liquid and
solid material. They may also be used to help prevent the gown wearer from transferring
microorganisms that could harm vulnerable patients. Used for procedures that cause splashing
or spraying, and can help prevent contamination of clothing or uniform.
HBV - correct answer ✔✔Hepatitis B virus- a virus which primarily causes inflammation of the
liver; can be transmitted in several ways including blood transfusion, needle sticks, body
piercing and tattooing using unsterile instruments, dialysis, sexual and even less intimate close
contact, and childbirth. Symptoms include fatigue, jaundice, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, and
light stools.
Hepatitis - correct answer ✔✔Inflammation of the liver.
HIV - correct answer ✔✔Human immunodeficiency virus- a virus that attacks the body's
immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome). The virus can be transmitted through contact with infected blood, semen, or vaginal
fluids. Within a few weeks of HIV infection, flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and
fatigue can occur.
Mask and eyewear - correct answer ✔✔For procedures that cause splashing or spraying.
Prevent exposure of mucous membranes of mouth, nose, and eyes to pathogens.Use masks
once and discard; change every 30 minutes if needed. Protective eyewear and face shields
protect front, top, bottom, and sides of eyes. If not disposable, must be cleaned and disinfected
before reuse.
Microorganism - correct answer ✔✔Small, living plant or animal not visible to the naked eye; a
microbe.
