Graded A+ CIC Exam With Correct Answers for

hypersensitivity - Answer-an allergic immune response to an antigen high-level infection - Answer-process of inactivating bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, and viruses BUT NOT large # of spores Hep B surface antibody (anti-HBs) - Answer-protective antibody against Hep B Hep B e Antigen (HBeAg) - Answer-found in serum during acute/chronic Hep B infection. Indicative of viral replication and increasing infection. Hep B surface antigen (HBsAg) - Answer-serologic marker that indicated chronic/acute Hep B infection Hep B Immune Globulin (HBIG) - Answer-provides artificial passive immunity for 3-6 mo against Hep B Healthcare associated infection (HAI) - Answer-any infection that is the result of medical/ surgical intervention in HC setting administrative controls - Answer-use of administrative measures like enforcement, policies, and procedures designed to reduce risk of pathogenic transmission in HC settings. aerosoles - Answer-small particles <10 um that can remain airborne and viable for extended periods of time airborne transmission - Answer-mode and means of transmission for pathogen via air borne and inhaled by host allergen - Answer-antigen that can cause hypersensitivity and allergic rxn in host allergic contact dermatitis - Answer-swelling or irritation of skin resulting from contact with chemical anaphylaxis - Answer-severe and life threatening allergic response during exposure to an allergen sensitizing exposure/dose - Answer-first exposure/dose to an allergen antibodies - Answer-proteins in blood produced as result of exposure to antigen/pathogen antigens - Answer-protein or carbohydrate substance that activates immune response by stimulating production of antibodies