Funds- Ch. 14: Medical Asepsis

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

• handwashing
• sterilization
• cleaning surfaces
• nutrition

Identify the part(s) of the chain of infection that has been eliminated by the following actions:  food handling

• infectious agent
• source or reservoir
• mode of transmission

Identify the part(s) of the chain of infection that has been eliminated by the following actions:  pathogen leaving the body through sexual secretions

• portal of exit
• portal of entry
• mode of transmission

An infection that begins in a healthcare facility is a

• endogenous
• nosocomial
• exogenous
• opportunistic

The reservoir is a place where the pathogen can?

• survive
• reproduce
• be killed
• both  A & B

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

Which would be a contributing factor for increased risk of infection in the elderly?

• increased circulation

• limited mobility

• low-sodium

• strong immune system

What is the correct order to don PPE?

• eye protection, mask, gown, gloves

• mask, gown, eye protection, gloves

• gown, mask, eye protection, gloves

• gloves, gown, mask, eye protection

The nurse is admitting an 88-year old client diagnosed with a viral skin infection. Which nursing task could the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel?

• measure and document the client's skin lesions

• apply antihistamine cream to the lotions

• set up isolation equipment for the client

• determine if the client has prepared an advance directive

Which of the following are true about bacteria? select all that apply

• one celled

• multiple cells

• serve protective functions

• classified by shape