Infection Control in Healthcare

The process of destroying pathogens on a surface is called __.

• Disinfection
• Pathogen

• Virus

• Autoclaving

__ are microorganisms that do not cause disease and are part of the body's normal flora.

• Nonpathogens
• Pathogens

• Virus

• Fungus

__ precautions are practices used for all patients, regardless of their infection status.

• Standard
• Policy

• State

• Houston, Texas

Pathogens can enter a new host through __, such as the mouth or open wounds.

• pathogen resistance
• immune response
• antibiotic treatment
• portals of entry

The __ is an organism or environment where a pathogen can survive and multiply.

• Reservoir
• Microscope

• Parasite

• Ringworm

What is the role of personal protective equipment (PPE) in infection control?

• It provides comfort to patients.

• It protects healthcare workers from exposure to blood and body fluids.

• It is used for administrative tasks.

• It is only necessary for surgery.

Which of the following is NOT a portal of entry for pathogens?

• Mouth

• Fingernails

• Nose

• Open wounds

What type of organism is a virus?

• Bacteria

• Single-celled microorganism

• Spore-producing organism

• Microscopic parasite requiring a host

What is the main difference between direct and indirect transmission of diseases?

• Direct transmission involves no contact.

• Indirect transmission involves person-to-person contact.

• Direct transmission involves immediate contact with an infected person or fluid.

• Indirect transmission involves airborne particles only.

Which component of the chain of infection involves the environment where pathogens can survive?

• Portal of exit

• Mode of transmission

• Reservoir

• Susceptible host