Infection Control Quiz

What is the term used to describe the absence of disease-producing microorganisms?

• Antibiotic

• Antigen

• Asepsis

• Antiseptic

Which of the following is NOT a link in the chain of infection?

• Susceptible Host

• Reservoir

• Vector

• Portal of Entry

What is the primary mode of transmission for droplet spread of infectious agents?

• Direct Contact

• Droplet Spread

• Airborne Transmission

• Indirect Transmission

What type of asepsis is also known as Clean Technique?

• Surgical Asepsis

• Sterile Technique

• Medical Asepsis

• Contaminated Technique

Which of the following is NOT considered a reservoir for infectious agents?

• Food

• Water

• Soil

• Blood

What is the portal of entry for a pathogen?

• Mouth

• Eyes

• Ears

• Nose

What is the primary principle of surgical asepsis to prevent the spread of pathogens?

• Know what is not sterile

• Know what is sterile

• Remedy contamination immediately

• Keep the two apart

Which of the following is an example of indirect transmission of infectious agents?

• Airborne Transmission

• Direct Contact

• Vehicles

• Droplet Spread

What is the primary mode of transmission for airborne transmission of infectious agents?

• Direct Contact

• Indirect Transmission

• Droplet Spread

• Airborne Transmission

What is the reservoir for the smallpox virus?

• Humans

• Animals

• Water

• Soil