Infectious Agents, Chain of Infection, and PPE

These PPE protect the entire face from splashing and splattering

• Goggles

• Face shields

• Gowns

• Aprons

If you need to protect your respiratory tract from airborne infectious agents, you'd wear a:

• Surgical mask

• N95 respirator

• A handkerchief

• Just hold your breath

Which are factors that influence which PPE is chosen to don (wear)? (more than one)

• Type of exposure anticipated

• Durability and appropriateness for the task

• How well the color matches your outfit

• Whether or not you got it for a discount on Amazon Prime.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Which type of infection originates from OUTSIDE the body

• Endogenous

• Exogenous

• Nosocomial

• Opportunistic

Tuberculosis is a type of:

• Bacteria

• Fungus

• Virus

• Prion

Another name for an infectious agent is a(n):

• Pathogen

• Vector

• Mutagen

• Bug

An intestinal roundworm is a type of:

• Bacteria

• Helminth

• Virus

• Protozoa

Which of the following would be considered fomites?

• Table top

• Doorknob

• Cell phone

• Mosquito

• Virus

Which type of transmission involves animal "carriers"?

• Zoonotic

• Vector-borne

• Direct

• Environmental Reservoirs

Which of the following would be considered infectious agents?

• Mosquitos

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Fungi

• Helminths