Infection Control Unit Review

Many microorganisms are part of the normal flora of the body.

• True
• False

Which way should fingertips be pointed while washing hands?

• Upward
• Sideways
• Downward

Is it okay to wash gloves between patients if the gloves were not visibly contaminated and you did not touch the patient directly?

• Sure!  That way we do not waste resources.
• No way!  Gloves must always be changed between patients.

Disinfection using bleach provides complete sterilization similar to an autoclave.

• That's right!

• Nope!

The way a pathogen LEAVES the body is known as the...

• Reservoir
• Portal of entry
• Mode of transmission
• Portal of exit

What is the best treatment for bacterial infections?

• Antibiotics
• Antifungals
• Antivirals
• There is no treatment

Wearing a N-95 filtering mask or HEPA mask (respirator) is included in which types of precaution?

• Airborne

• Droplet

• Standard

• Direct contact

What type of infection is caused due to transmission in a healthcare facility?

• Nosocomial or Healthcare-Acquired Infection (HAI)
• Opportunistic
• Endogenous
• Exogenous

What type of vaccine are healthcare facilities required to give its workers free of charge?

• Influenza
• Mumps
• Meningitis
• Hepatitis B

When would eye protection be appropriate?

• When taking a blood pressure.
• When filling a prescription for an antibiotic.
• When extracting a tooth.
• When responding to a possible cardiac arrest.