A)
When there is an outbreak of illness that affects more than one country, the United Nations is called in to provide aid and support. They can only send out their envoys with supplies if they know of an epidemic. Which organization do they count on to keep track of illnesses and outbreaks around the globe?
(1 point)
• CDC
• WHO
• OSHA
• FDA
Question 2
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A large outbreak of gastroenteritis has occurred in the southern part of a state. As medical professionals work to treat the affected patients, they also try to figure out what the patients might have in common. Each patient reports having purchased bagged salad in the days before their symptoms began. The director of the local hospital suspects that somehow the salad was contaminated. Which health organization should the directo report this information to?
(1 point)
• CDC
› WHO
) OSHA
O FDA
Question 3
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While many health organizations have been established to protect the safety of the American public, two concentrate specifically on the safety and health of employees in American businesses. One such organization is NIOSH, which keeps data on workplace injuries. The other one focuses on keeping the work environment safe for employees. Which organization is this?
(1 point)
• CDC
• WHO
• OSHA
• FDA
Question 4
Emily is the first responder to a terrible car accident. A man has been thrown through the windshield of his truck and is now lying on the pavement, bleeding. Wearing her PPE, Emily approaches the man and begins to speak to him. The man is quickly losing consciousness but makes sure to grab Emily's arm and tell her, "I have Hepatitis B!" before he passes out. Why was this information so important to pass on to Emily?
(1 point)
• Hepatitis B can make drugs used in treatment ineffective.
• Hepatitis B is a nosocomial infection that could spread in the ER.
• Hepatitis B is a bloodborne pathogen that could be transmitted.
• There was no real reason to give Emily this information.
Question 5
A)
As part of a safety workshop for her lab, Karen is learning about what to do if a fire breaks out in the lab. She has been listening, but her daughter has been sending her texts throughout the workshop, so Karen has been a bit distracted. Noticing Karen's inattention, the instructor asks her to explain the first step she would take if a fire occurred in her department. What would be the BEST answer for Karen to give?
(1 point)
• Activate the fire alarms.
Rescue anyone in immediate danger.
• Confine the fire.
Extinguish the fire.
Question 6
A)
Ready to leave work on a busy Friday afternoon, Gina sighs when she remembers that there is a staff safety meeting at her nursing home. Gina has already learned how to move patients and lift things without hurting herself, but the director says that the safety meeting is mandatory. What is MOST likely the reason that Gina's boss is requiring medical staff to review safety information again?
(1 point)
•Gina's boss has seen employees breaking safety rules.
The nursing home does not want staff to go home on time.
Over 200,000 employees are injured each year in nursing home/care facilities.
The safety of employees is rarely an issue, but this is for legal issues.
Question 7
A)
Irena's coworker was sick last week, and now Irena is showing the same symptoms. Several of her workmates have called in sick. Irena's boss tells her to go home. She feels so badly that on her way home, Irena stops by an urgent care center. After taking her vitals and hearing the news about Irena's workmates, the doctor says that she has probably contracted a community-acquired infection. Which illness is Irena MOST likely fighting now?
(1 point)
• influenza
• MRSA
• cancer
• staph infection
Question 8
A)
After being in the hospital for an extended period following her hip replacement, Carmela starts to have symptoms that make her feel very ill. They don't seem connected with her hip, so her doctor is called. He examines Carmela, ordering tests. When the results are in, he explains to Carmela that she has contracted a nosocomial infection. What illness is Carmela MOST likely battling now?
(1 point)
) influenza
• MRSA
pneumonia
› malaria
Question 9
A)
X-ray tech Melissa is sent to the mailroom because there is a package waiting for her department. When she arrives, she notes that the box is large. Melissa knows that the radiologist ordered some replacements for their lead aprons and thinks that the box might contain them. In order to carry the box back to her department safely, how should Melissa position the box?
(1 point)
• on her hip
• on her shoulder
as close to her body as possible
• as low as possible
Question 10
A)
The hospital that Dante works in has strict policies about hand washing and protective gear. There are signs posted for medical professionals, as well as signs asking visitors to take precautions not to spread germs. At a staff meeting, Dante's boss goes over the cleaning procedures for some of the equipment used on patients. Dante rolls his eyes, because the staff knows all of this information and are very diligent. What is MOST likely the reaso that Dante's boss feels the need to remind his employees about sterilizing equipment?
(1 point)
• The hospital has had reports of people not sterilizing equipment.
Every year, about 10 percent of patients are still contracting infections in hospitals.
) The company that makes cleaning solutions is giving him a bonus.
Dante's boss suspects that his workers are not as careful as they should be.
Question 11
A)
Aiden is a statistician who is gathering information on the prevalence of measles in the last five years. He needs to find out how many cases have been reported as well as how many people ultimately died from contracting this contagious disease. Which organization would Aiden MOST likely reach out to in order to find the information he needs?
(1 point)
• WHO
• NIOSHI
• OSHA
O FDA
Question 12
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Dara has a patient who is showing signs of a very rare virus.
Personally, Dara has only ever read about this disease in textbooks. She is hesitant to diagnose the virus because it is such a wild notion. What organization would Dara MOST likely reach out to in order to get confirmation that her diagnosis is correct?
(1 point)
• CDC
• NIOSH
• OSHA
) FDA
Question 13
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Jiao is a scientist who studies the chemical makeup behind new vitamin supplements. Jiao performs tests to make sure that the ingredients for the vitamins are all listed on the label and that there are no harmful chemicals inside. If she finds something suspicious, Jiao's results can prevent a vitamin from being marketed to consumers. Which organization does Jiao MOST likely belong to?
(1 point)
• WHO
) FDA
• OSHA
• NIOSH
Question 14
A)
A huge subdivision is being built in a thriving beach community.
There are at least 10 different construction sites where houses are in different stages of progress. Contractors who specialize in framing, roofing, electrical, and plumbing are parked all around the subdivision, with their crews hard at work trying to complete their job. Xander arrives to the site to inspect. He wants to make sure that all the workers are using the correct gear, such as hardhats and safety goggles. Xander must make sure that any scaffolding being used is built in such a way as to prevent falls. If Xander finds a worker violating a safety regulation, he may fine their boss. Which organization does Xander MOST likely work for?
(1 point)
• WHO
• CDC
) FDA
• OSHA
1 answer
Here are the answers to your questions:
Question 1:
Answer: WHO (World Health Organization)
Question 2:
Answer: CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Question 3:
Answer: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Question 4:
Answer: Hepatitis B is a bloodborne pathogen that could be transmitted.
Question 5:
Answer: Rescue anyone in immediate danger.
Question 6:
Answer: Over 200,000 employees are injured each year in nursing home/care facilities.
