Infection Control

Sterile gloves should be worn when coming in contact with blood or other body fluids while caring for patients.

• True

• False

_______________is the general term for a disease that may be transmitted either directly or indirectly from one individual to another.

• Infectious

• Communicable

• Viral

• Generalized

When an infection occurs due to the weakened physiological state of the body, it is called a/an ____________ infection.

• opportunistic

• systemic

• severe

• bacteria

Viruses are incomplete cells and depend on other cells for nutrition.

• True

• False

HIV can be transmitted by shaking hands with someone who is infected with the virus.

• True

• False

An infected sore on the patient's left forearm would be an example of a systemic infection.

• True

• False

Following standard precautions with all patients helps prevent the health care professional from becoming infected with hepatitis B or HIV.

• True

• False

The body's natural defense system against infection is called the _______________ response.

• aerobic

• anaerobic

• immune

• systemic

A urine sample has splashed onto to countertop. Which method of cleaning would be appropriate?

• Antiseptic

• Disinfectant

• Sterilization

• Any of the above

Spores are thick capsules created by ____________ for self-protection.

• protozoa

• fungi

• viruses

• bacteria