Infection control

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

• handwashing
• sterilization
• cleaning surfaces
• nutrition

Athletes foot is an example of this type of pathogen

• bacteria

• rickettsiae

• protozoa

• fungi

anaerobic

• with oxygen

• antibodies

• disease

• without oxygen

how many links are in the chain of infection?

• 10
• 5
• 12
• 6

A Pandemic affects

• a family

• a certain area

• multiple countries

• a single person

what is the purpose of OSHA

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

Ringworm is caused by

• Virus
• Fungi
• protozoa
• helminth

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

The process if disinfection eliminates all microorganisms on nonporous surfaces

• True
• False

Pathogenic bacteria help the body break down food and protect against infection.

• True
• False