HLTH 1031 module 4

How can indirect contact transmission occur in a healthcare setting?

• By touching a patient's skin

• By using soiled linen

• By breathing in the same air as a patient

• By sharing a meal with a patient

Which of the following best describes vectorborne transmission?

• Transmission through contaminated medical equipment

• Transmission through direct contact with infected individuals

• Transmission through insects or pests

• Transmission through airborne particles

Which of the following is a possible outcome when the immune system does not destroy a pathogen?

• The pathogen is immediately expelled from the body.

• An infection develops after exposure to the pathogen.

• The immune system strengthens and prevents future infections.

• The pathogen becomes beneficial to the body.

What is another term for health care-associated infections (HAIs)?

• Community infections

• Nosocomial infections

• Viral infections

• Occupational infections

Which of the following Practices are used to stop spreading MRSA?

• Hand Hygiene, proper glove usage and PPE

• Regular exercise and diet

• Herbal supplements

• Vitamin C intake

In the chain of infection, what does the mode of transmission refer to?

• How the pathogen leaves the reservoir.

• How the pathogen travels to the host.

• Where the pathogen enters the host's body.

• The environment where the pathogen lives.

Which of the following is a common sign of infection that involves the respiratory system?

• Rash

• Increased heart rate

• Sore throat, runny nose or cough

• Loss of appetite

What symptom of infection is characterized by a noticeable change in skin appearance?

• Fatigue

• Rash

• Nausea

• Increased heart rate

Which symptom indicates a possible infection in the urinary system?

• Diarrhea

• Burning pain when urinating or urgency when urinating

• Aches, pains or tenderness

• Redness, swelling of a body part

What is the reason for keeping common surfaces clean and disinfected?

• To make the environment look tidy

• To prevent the spread of infection

• To reduce cleaning costs

• To impress visitors