IPAC 1- Infection Basics

Why is freedom from infection or infectious materials important in all environments?

• It helps reduce the risk of serious illness in patients or staff.

• It increases the cost of healthcare.

• It is only important in laboratories.

• It prevents the need for any medical treatment.

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, what was the annual cost of treating microbial infections in 2015?

• $500 million

• $1 billion

• $2 billion

• $100 million

Explain why Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) is a major focus in health care institutions. Use evidence from the provided information to support your answer.

• Because it helps reduce serious illness and high treatment costs.

• Because it is only required by law.

• Because it is not important in non-healthcare settings.

• Because it increases the number of infections.

If a hospital ignores infection prevention and control measures, what could be a likely consequence based on the information provided?

• Increased risk of serious illness among patients and staff.

• Decreased healthcare costs.

• Improved patient satisfaction.

• Reduced need for medical staff.

Which of the following best describes an infection?

• A disease process that results from the entry and spread of a microorganism.

• A condition caused by physical injury.

• A genetic disorder passed from parents to offspring.

• A reaction to environmental allergens.

What is a microorganism?

• An organism so small it can only be seen under microscopic examination.

• A large organism visible to the naked eye.

• A chemical substance used to treat diseases.

• A type of virus that infects only plants.

Which statement best explains what it means for a disease to be contagious?

• It can be transmitted from person to person.

• It can only be found in animals.

• It is always fatal.

• It cannot be prevented by vaccines.

Given the definitions provided, how would you distinguish between a contagious and a non-contagious disease?

• A contagious disease can be transmitted from person to person, while a non-contagious disease cannot.

• A contagious disease is always caused by bacteria, while a non-contagious disease is caused by viruses.

• A contagious disease is visible to the naked eye, while a non-contagious disease is not.

• A contagious disease only affects children, while a non-contagious disease affects adults.

Which of the following best describes a communicable disease?

• A disease that is always non-contagious and cannot be transmitted

• A disease that is transmitted from one person to another

• A disease that only affects animals

• A disease that is always genetic

Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease?

• Diabetes

• Asthma

• Tuberculosis

• Osteoporosis