HSI infection control

A nurse breathes in air contaminated by a TB patient. Which link in the chain of infection is represented by the nurses nose and mouth. 

• portal of entry
• portal of exit
• reservoir
• causative agent

The process of disinfection eliminates all microorganisms on nonporous surfaces.

• true
• false

Viruses are not affected by antibiotics.

• true
• false

Useful product disposal guidelines and medical and first aid information can be found on a(n):

• MSDS
• OSHA
• HCS
• EPA

Nonpathogenic bacteria are:

• harmful
• harmless
• disease producing
• toxic

Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens are regulated by:

• DOL
• DOE
• OSHA
• FDA

Diseases caused by mites, fleas, and ticks are?

• bacteria
• fungi
• staphlococcus
• ricksettsiae

Handwashing is an example of

• surgical asepsis
• medical asepsis
• safety 
• sterility

An infection that begins in a healthcare facility is a

• endogenous
• nosocomial
• exogenous
• opportunistic

This pathogen has the ability to move

• protozoa
• fungi
• virus
• rickettsiae