Infection Control

What is a pathogen?

• A doctor who specializes in curing diseases
• Microbes that are beneficial when present
• A special machine that is used to grow microbes
• A small living organism that can cause disease

Jana is diagnosed with Rocky Mountain spotted fever which is caused by a rickettsiae that is transmitted by the bite of a:

• Dog.
• Bear.
• Mosquito.
• Tick.

When washing your hands, you should use soap, warm water, and friction, and keep your fingertips:

• Pointed up.
• Pointed down.
• Held tightly together.
• Dry.

Yeasts and molds are examples of what plantlike microorganism?

• Fungi
• Bacteria
• Rickettsiae
• Protozoa

What type of environment is best for the growth of most microorganisms?

• Hot and dry
• Sunny, cold and dry
• Warm, dark and moist
• Cold and wet

If you see someone in a laboratory using aseptic technique, what might that person be doing?

• Talking to a co-worker
• Looking through a microscope
• Properly cleaning equipment
• Adjusting the room temperature

What is the best way to prevent nosocomial infections?

• Antibiotics
• Handwashing
• Clean sheets
• Having the patient wear a mask

Aerobic bacteria require what to live?

• Oxygen
• Acid
• Plants
• Sunlight

What microorganism causes the common cold?

• Bacteria
• Protozoa
• Fungi
• Virus

These PPE protect the entire face from splashing and splattering

• Goggles

• Face shields

• Gowns

• Aprons