Hand Hygiene

_ refers to an organism that can only be seen through a microscope, such as bacteria or fungi.

• microorganism
• macromolecule
• organism
• virus

_ are infections acquired in healthcare settings.

• Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
• Community-acquired infections
• Viral infections
• Chronic infections

_ precautions apply when there is a possibility of encountering human blood or body fluids.

• Personal protective measures
• Standard precautions
• Universal precautions
• Infection control guidelines

_ hygiene is the most basic form of medical asepsis.

• Environmental hygiene
• Body hygiene
• Surface hygiene
• Hand hygiene

The _ of infection begins with a pathogen called the infectious or causative agent.

• disease
• pathogen
• symptom
• chain

What are standard precautions in healthcare settings?

• Only used when dealing with known infections

• Minimum infection prevention practices for all patient care

• Optional guidelines for healthcare professionals

• Used only in surgical settings

Which of the following is NOT a mode of disease transmission?

• Direct contact

• Airborne

• Indirect contact

• Exogenous entry

The Needle Safety and Prevention Act was signed into law in:

• 1995

• 2000

• 2010

• 2015

What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene?

• To clean visibly soiled hands

• To prevent the spread of infection

• To moisturize the skin

• To avoid wearing gloves

Which is an example of a communicable disease?

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

• Influenza

• Arthritis