Infection Control HS-IHS-9

A pathogen growing internally is known as exogenous. 

• True
• False

Which of the following is not a type of bacteria

• Cocci
• Bacilli
• Typhus
• Spirilla

Which one is not a link in the chain of infection?

• Infectious Agent and Portal of Entry
•  Portal of Exit and Resevoir
• Microscopic Cause and Infectious material
• Susceptible Host and mode of transmission

A pathogen that does not respond to antibiotic

• Strep
• Staph
• Influenza
• E. coli

What is the definition of "sanitization"?

• Using germicide to wipe down objects that cannot be sterilized
• Autoclaving/Sterilization
• Using 10% bleach water
• Cleaning instruments with running water and a brush

What is the definition of "disinfection"?

• Using a baby wipe to clean tables
• Using a germicide to clean objects that cannot be sterilized
• Using water, soap, and a brush
• Autoclaving

HIV, HBV, HAV, and chicken pox are examples of what?

• Viruses
• Bacteria
• Fungus
• Parasites

When should hand hygiene be done (either by soap and water OR hand sanitizer)?

• After going to the restroom
• Before and after giving care to patient
• After hand contamination
• All of the above

Staphylococcal infections may cause

• athlete's foot
• wound infections
• herpes
• measles and mumps

Microorganisms that cause disease are called

• microbes
• flora
• pathogens
• bacilli