Infection Control

An infection that begins in a healthcare facility is a

• endogenous
• nosocomial
• exogenous
• opportunistic

how many links are in the chain of infection?

• 10
• 5
• 12
• 6

The reservoir is a place where the pathogen can?

• survive
• reproduce
• be killed
• both  A & B

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

All are ways to break the chain of infection except?

• handwashing
• sterilization
• disinfection
• reusing gloves

all are part of PPE except

• gowns
• paper towels
• mask
• gloves

What is a pathogen

• a doctor who specializes in curing diseases
• microbe that are beneficial when present
• a special machine that is used to grow microbes
• a small living organism that can cause disease

What is used to cure someone with a bacterial infection such as strep throat

• aspirin
• radiation
• antibiotics
• ibuprophen

What is the best environment for microorganisms to grow

• sunny, cold and dry
• hot and dry
• warm dark and moist
• cold and wet

What is the single most effective way to break the chain of infection?

• handwashing
• sterilization
• cleaning surfaces
• nutrition

What does PPE stand for?

• personal professional equipment
• professional protective equipment
• personal protective equipment
• personal patient equipment