Infection Control Test

Front

What is the primary purpose of infection control in healthcare?

Back

prevent the spread of diseases

Front

What is the correct order for donning (putting on) personal protective equipment (PPE)? Options: Hand hygiene, gown, mask, goggles/face shield, gloves; Mask, goggles/face shield, gown, gloves; Gloves, gown, mask, goggles/face shield, hand hygiene; Hand hygiene, gloves, goggles/face shield, gown, mask

Back

Hand hygiene, gown, mask, goggles/face shield, gloves

Front

What is a “pathogen”?

Back

A disease causing microorganism

Front

Which of the following is an example of a HAI? Food poisoning from contaminated food, Common cold from a coworker, Pneumonia contracted from a hospital stay, Athlete's foot from the gym

Back

Pneumonia contracted from a hospital stay

Front

Which of the following is not a mode of transmission in the chain of infection? Droplets, Airborne, Contact, Portal of Entry

Back

Portal of Entry

Front

Bacteria can cause infections such as strep throat and food poisoning.

Back

True

Front

Hand hygiene is the most effective ways to prevent infections.

Back

True

Front

Vaccines are part of respiratory hygiene practices.

Back

False

Front

Fungi can cause diseases like malaria.

Back

False

Front

The ________ is the environment where a microorganism lives and multiplies.

Back

reservoir