Infection Control

Which of the following terms means "beginning outside" the body?

• endogenous

• nosocomial

• exogenous

• sepsis

Is the following statement True or False? All diseases that are infectious are communicable.

• True

• False

Which of the following diseases/ infections is NOT communicable?

• Chicken Pox

• Hepatitis B

• Gonorrhea

• Myocardial Infarction

One link in the chain of infection is a susceptible host. Which of the following is also a link in the chain of infection?

• Portal of exit

• Reservoir

• Causative agent

• All the above

An opportunistic infection occurs when:

• the body is weak

• someone sneezes

• it is raining

• the body is strong

The term "endogenous" means

• beginning of the end of the world

• beginning from within

• pertaining to the end

• kissing disease

Sam traveled to the Caribbean for vacation last week. Which type of infection is he at higher risk of getting?

• opportunistic

• vectorborne

• foodborne

• nosocomial

Which of the following is NOT an example of a STD/ STI?

• gonorrhea

• chlamydia

• ringworm

• herpes

Airborne infections are transmitted by which of the following?

• birds

• hairbrushes

• sneezes

• flies

Which is the most effective way to prevent the spread of disease?

• Plenty of rest

• PPE

• Good diet

• Handwashing