CNA: Infection Control Test

Which of the following is true of microorganisms?

• they are only present in healthcare facilities

• they are on almost everything a person touches

• they are not present in a preson's home, as long as the home is cleaned regularly

• they are only found on the human body

In a care facility, who has the responsibility for preventing infections?

• doctors

• all care team members

• nursing assistants

• dietary department

A patient’s sore throat is caused by a streptococcus bacteria. How would it be treated?

• Antibiotic medication
• Antifungal gargle
• Antiviral throat wash
• There is no treatment for streptococcus

What type of infection is limited to a specific location in the body and has symptoms that are near the site of infection?

• localized infection

• systemic infection

• healthcare-associated infection

• cross-infection

Beth has a nosocomial (healthcare associated) infection. How did she get it?

• Hiking in the woods
• Having a massage at a hotel spa
• Eating contaminated food
• Spending three days in the hospital

Which link in the chain of infection refers to any body opening on an infected person that allows pathogens to leave

• reservoir

• susceptible host

• mode of transmission

• portal of exit

Which of the following accurately describes modes of transmission “link” in the chain of infection?

• The habitat in which an infectious agent lives, grows and multiplies 

• The people and animals at risk of becoming hosts of infection

• The path by which an infectious agent leaves its host

• Method an infectious agent uses to move, including contact, droplet, and airborne.

Immune system health is a factor influencing which “link” in the chain of infection?

• susceptible host
• reservoir
• mode of transmission
• infectious agent

Which of the following is the primary route of disease transmission within the healthcare setting?

• on the stethoscopes of care team members

• on the hands of healthcare workers

• on the elimination equipment used by residents

• on the food trays served to residents

Under Standard Precautions, which of the following is NOT considered a body fluid?

• vomit

• feces

• sweat

• pus