Infection Control and Disease Transmission

What are objects that carry germs called?

• Fomites

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Pathogens

What is the term for the time between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the first symptoms?

• Incubation period

• Infection phase

• Symptomatic stage

• Contagious period

What is the term for a disease that spreads rapidly and affects many individuals at the same time?

• Epidemic

• Outbreak

• Pandemic

• Contagion

What is the main purpose of standard precautions in healthcare?

• To prevent infection transmission

• To enhance patient comfort

• To reduce healthcare costs

• To improve staff efficiency

What is the primary mode of transmission for the common cold?

• Respiratory droplets

• Airborne particles

• Contaminated surfaces

• Direct contact with infected individuals

What are examples of how germs get into the body?

• Portal of entry

• Skin contact

• Airborne transmission

• Ingestion of food

Which is a portal of exit for hepatitis C virus?

• Saliva

• Urine

• Blood

• Sweat

What are basic infection prevention measures used for all patients?

• Standard precautions

• Universal precautions

• Contact precautions

• Droplet precautions

What is the term for a disease that is constantly present in a population?

• Epidemic

• Endemic

• Pandemic

• Outbreak

Which type of virus is known for causing severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)?

• Influenza virus

• Rhinovirus

• Coronavirus

• HIV