Microbes and Infection Control Quiz

Which of the following best defines a microbe?

• A non-living particle found in the air

• A tiny living organism all around us

• A large organism visible to the naked eye

• A harmful chemical substance

What is a pathogen?

• A helpful microbe that aids digestion

• A type of virus that only infects plants

• A harmful microbe that causes disease

• A harmless organism found in water

Which of the following is NOT a type of microbe?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Fungi

• Minerals

Why is it important to prevent infection in healthcare and imaging rooms?

• To protect only the patients

• To protect only the staff

• To protect patients, staff, and yourself

• To keep the rooms clean for visitors

Which practice is directly linked to patient safety according to the material?

• Wearing gloves at all times

• Clean hands

• Using antibiotics

• Wearing a mask

What type of organisms are bacteria?

• Multi-celled plants

• Single-celled microorganisms

• Fungi

• Viruses

Are bacteria considered living or nonliving?

• Nonliving

• Living

• Both living and nonliving

• Only living in water

Which of the following is a helpful role of bacteria?

• Causing pneumonia

• Causing strep throat

• Aiding digestion

• Causing tuberculosis

What is a common treatment for bacterial infections?

• Antivirals

• Vaccines

• Antibiotics

• Antifungals

Why is antibiotic resistance a problem in treating bacterial infections?

• It makes bacteria easier to kill

• It causes bacteria to become viruses

• It makes antibiotics less effective

• It only affects Gram-negative bacteria