Infection Control

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

• handwashing
• sterilization
• cleaning surfaces
• nutrition

Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?

• Sphyillis
• common cold
• HIV
• ringworm

Diseases caused by mites, fleas, and ticks are?

• bacteria
• fungi
• staphlococcus
• ricksettsiae

An infection that begins in a healthcare facility is a

• endogenous
• nosocomial
• exogenous
• opportunistic

Athletes foot are examples of this type of pathogen

• bacteria

• rickettsiae

• protozoa

• fungi

When should gloves be changed

• Between Patients

• if they rip

• if the are soiled

• all of these

What is reverse isolation

• protecting you

• protecting the patient

• facing the patient backwards

• none of these

how many links are in the chain of infection?

• 10
• 5
• 12
• 6

what is the purpose of OSHA

• Make safety standards
• Inspect facilities
• enforce safety standards
• all of these

All are ways to break the chain of infection except?

• handwashing
• sterilization
• disinfection
• reusing gloves