Chapter 16 Review Prevention Infection

A microbe that is harmful and causes infection is

• A. A reservoir

• B. A pathogen

• C. A non-pathogen

• D. A host

The process of becoming unclean is

• A. Asepsis

• B. Disinfection

• C. Contamination

• D. Immunity

An infection in a body part is

• A. A local infection.

• B. systemic infection

• C. A healthcare-associated infection

• D. A nosocomial infection

An infection that develops in a person cared for in any setting where health care is given is

• A. A systemic infection

• B. An E. coli infection

• C. A healthcare-associated infection

• D. A local infection

Protection against a certain disease is

• A. Immunity

• B. Medical asepsis

• C. Nosocomial

• D. Vaccination

The process of cleaning

• A. Removes organic matter.

• B. Destroys pathogens.

• C. Destroys spores.

• D. Uses very high temperature.

An item contaminated with blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions that may be dangerous or harmful is

• A. Biohazardous waste

• B. A microorganism

• C. Droplet precautions

• D. Personal protective equipment

Masks prevent the spread of microbes from

• A. Open wounds

• B. The skin

• C. The urinary tract

• D. Respiratory secretions

Isolation Precautions are based on

• A. Sterile technique

• B. Clean and dirty

• C. Sterilization methods

• D. The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

A person is on contact precautions. The person must stay in her room. Which is correct?

• A. Say hello from the doorway once per shift.

• B. Treat the person with respect, kindness, and dignity.

• C. Provide shared hobby materials from a library.

• D. Spend as little time in the person’s room as possible.