Infection Control 2

What agency developed Standard Precautions?

• Federal Drug Administration (FDA)

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

What is the most effective way for a healthcare worker to prevent the spread of infection?

• sterilization

• disinfection

• handwashing

• cleaning

The process that kills all microorganisms is known as __.

• sterilization

• disinfection

• antisepsis

• Standard Precautions

Which of the following is not considered personal protective equipment?

• gloves

• gown

• mask

• scrubs

During handwashing, a lather with friction must be produced for at least ___ seconds.

• 15

• 10

• 5

• 12

A microorganism that causes infection or disease is known as __.

• nonpathogen

• pathogen

• microbes

• reservoir

A person likely to get an infection is considered what part in the chain of infection?

• portal of entry

• infectious agent

• reservoir

• susceptible host

An infection that occurs while an individual is a patient in a healthcare facility is known as a(n) _____.

• hospital aquired infection

• opportunistic infection

• exogenous infection

• endogenous infection

A pathogen is considered what part in the chain of infection?

• reservoir

• portal of exit

• infectious agent

• mode of transmission

Which PPE is worn to prevent exposing the nose, mouth and eyes to any pathogens?

• gloves

• gown

• mask with shield

• helmet