Infection Transmission Quiz

Which type of contact means you must touch the patient?

• Direct

• Indirect

Which type of contact means transfer of infection agent from a reservoir to a susceptible host?

• Direct

• Indirect

This type of transmission happens when infection agent is carried through the air.

• Vehicle borne

• Airborne

• Vector borne

This type of transmission occurs when a living organism transmits infection agents to humans.

• Vehicle borne

• Airborne

• Vector borne

This type of transmission occurs when an object passively transmits infection agents.

• Vehicle borne

• Airborne

• Vector borne

Which of the following will NOT help to not transmit viruses? (multiple answers)

• Following hand hygiene protocols

• Using PPE

• Not covering your mouth when coughing

• Proper cleaning and sanitizing of surfaces

What is the one piece of PPE you must use with every patient (standard precautions)?

• Gown

• Gloves

• Goggles

• Mask

What type of sign should be on a room with a patient with the flu?

• Standard

• Contact

• Droplet

• Airborne

What pieces of PPE should you wear with a patient with the flu? (Multiple answers)

• Gloves

• Gown

• Surgical Mask

• Goggles

What type of sign should be on a room with a patient with lice?

• Standard

• Contact

• Droplet

• Airborne