Break the Chain of Infection

Leyla has a patient with a staph infection, by diagnosing it early she is able to break what chain of infection?

• Infectious Agent

• Portal of Entry

• Portal of Exit

• Reservoir

MRSA, which can cause staph infections, can live on surfaces for days or weeks on their own. By cleaning counters, equipment, and other fomites, you break which chain of infection?

• Portal of Entry

• Portal of Exit

• Reservoir

• Susceptible host

Georgia has an open wound. If she sits in a chair that wasn't properly cleaned, exposing herself to a staph infection. What chain of infection would that open wound represent?

(a)  

Jaime has a cough, but needs to go to the grocery store. How can he break the chain of infection?

• By wearing a mask, stopping his portal of entry.

• By wearing a mask, stopping his portal of exit.

• By holding his breath, stopping the mode of transmission.

• By waiting until he is well, stopping the portal of exit.

Alex wants to protect herself from getting the flu How can she break the susceptible host chain?

(Select ALL that apply)

• Get her flu shot

• Wear PPE

• Exercise and eat well

• Take an antibiotic

Miguel touches the doorknob to the break room and eats a snack without washing his hands. If he gets sick, what mode of transmission would this be?

• Direct

• Indirect

• Airborne

• None of the above