Infection Control Test

What is the primary purpose of infection control in healthcare?

• reduce health costs

• prevent the spread of diseases

• promote technology use

• improve patient satisfaction

What is the correct order for donning (putting on) personal protective equipment (PPE)?

• Mask, goggles/face shield, gown, gloves

• Hand hygiene, gown, mask, goggles/face shield, gloves

• Gloves, gown, mask, goggles/face shield, hand hygiene

• Hand hygiene, gloves, goggles/face shield, gown, mask

What is a “pathogen”?

• A disease causing microorganism

• a treatment for infections

• A type of PPE

• A cleaning agent

Which of the following is an example of a HAI?

• Food poisoning from contaminated food

• Common cold from a coworker

• Pneumonia contracted from a hospital stay

• Athlete's foot from the gym

Which of the following is not a mode of transmission in the chain of infection?

• Droplets

• Airborne

• Contact

• Portal of Entry

Bacteria can cause infections such as strep throat and food poisoning.

• True

• False

Hand hygiene is the most effective ways to prevent infections.

• True

• False

Vaccines are part of respiratory hygiene practices.

• True

• False

Fungi can cause diseases like malaria.

• True

• False

The (a)   is the environment where a microorganism lives and multiplies.