ch 18 quiz safety and infection control

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

• handwashing
• sterilization
• cleaning surfaces
• nutrition

Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?

• Sphyillis
• common cold
• HIV
• ringworm

An infection that begins in a healthcare facility is a

• endogenous
• nosocomial
• exogenous
• opportunistic

When should gloves be changed

• Between Patients

• if they rip

• if the are soiled

• all of these

anaerobic

• with oxygen

• antibodies

• disease

• without oxygen

A Pandemic affects

• a family

• a certain area

• multiple countries

• a single person

All are ways to break the chain of infection except?

• handwashing
• sterilization
• disinfection
• reusing gloves

what is the purpose of OSHA

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

all are part of PPE except

• gowns
• paper towels
• mask
• gloves

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