Infection Control

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

• handwashing
• sterilization
• cleaning surfaces
• nutrition

An infection that begins in a healthcare facility is an:

• endogenous

• HAI

• exogenous

• opportunistic

When should gloves be changed

• Between Patients

• if they rip

• if the are soiled

• all of these

The primary purpose of reverse isolation is to:

• protect the CNA

• protect the patient

• prevent the spread of infection

• none of these

how many links are in the chain of infection?

• 10
• 5
• 12
• 6

All are ways to break the chain of infection except?

• handwashing
• sterilization
• disinfection
• reusing gloves

OSHA is responsible for:

• Making safety standards

• Inspecting facilities

• Enforcing safety standards

• all of these

all are part of PPE except

• gowns
• paper towels
• mask
• gloves

What is a type of isolation used in transmission based precautions?

• contact

• airborne

• reverse

• all of these

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