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Infection Control

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the single most effective way to break the chain of infection?
a)
handwashing
b)
sterilization
c)
cleaning surfaces
d)
nutrition
2.
Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?
a)
Sphyillis
b)
common cold
c)
HIV
d)
ringworm
3.

Exogenous is

a)

inside the body

b)

outside the body

4.
An infection that begins in a healthcare facility is a
a)
endogenous
b)
nosocomial
c)
exogenous
d)
opportunistic
5.

Athletes foot are examples of this type of pathogen

a)

bacteria

b)

rickettsiae

c)

protozoa

d)

fungi

6.

When should gloves be changed

a)

Between Patients

b)

if they rip

c)

if the are soiled

d)

all of these

7.

anaerobic

a)

with oxygen

b)

antibodies

c)

disease

d)

without oxygen

8.
how many links are in the chain of infection?
a)
10
b)
5
c)
12
d)
6
9.
All are ways to break the chain of infection except?
a)
handwashing
b)
sterilization
c)
disinfection
d)
reusing gloves
10.
what is the purpose of OSHA
a)
Make safety standards
b)
Inspect facilities
c)
enforce safety standards
d)
all of these
11.
all are part of PPE except
a)
gowns
b)
paper towels
c)
mask
d)
gloves
12.
Ringworm is caused by
a)
Virus
b)
Fungi
c)
protozoa
d)
helminth
13.
What is a pathogen
a)
a doctor who specializes in curing diseases
b)
microbe that are beneficial when present
c)
a special machine that is used to grow microbes
d)
a small living organism that can cause disease
14.
What is used to cure someone with a bacterial infection such as strep throat
a)
aspirin
b)
radiation
c)
antibiotics
d)
ibuprophen
15.
aerobic bacteria require what to live?
a)
acid
b)
sun light
c)
oxygen
d)
plants
16.

An individual who is unable to protect himself or herself against an infectious agent is called a:

a)

reservoir host

b)

susceptible host

c)

carrier

d)

transmitter

17.

In the chain of infection name a portal of exit.

a)

mouth

b)

broken skin

c)

rectum

d)

all of the above

18.

Infectious microorganisms that are transmitted by the blood or bloody body fluid from an infected host into the blood of another are called:

a)

Food borne pathogens

b)

Air borne pathogens

c)

Blood borne pathogens

d)

Vector borne pathogens

19.

What organization is most concerned with worker safety and has developed standards to protect employees from risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens?

a)

CDC

b)

FDA

c)

NFPA

d)

OSHA

20.

Microorganisms that do not cause infection is called a pathogen.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

To grow and reproduce, microorganisms need which of the following environments below?

a)

Cool, light, and dry environment

b)

Warm, and Dry environment

c)

Dry, Moist, and dark environment

d)

Moist, Dark, and Warm environment

22.

Occurs in clusters or groups

a)

Diplococci

b)

Cocci

c)

Streptococcus

d)

Staphylococcus

23.

Occurs in chains

a)

diplococci

b)

cocci

c)

streptococcus

d)

staphylococci

24.

threadlike projections that allow microorganisms to move

a)

bacilli

b)

flagella

c)

spirilla

d)

antibiotics

25.

ability to form spores, and thick walled capsules

a)

bacilli

b)

flagella

c)

spirilla

d)

antibiotics

26.

Rod Shaped Bacteria

a)

bacilli

b)

flagella

c)

spirilla

d)

antibiotics

27.

Which antibiotic is MRSA antibiotic resistant to?

a)

Penicillin

b)

Amoxicillin

c)

Methicillin

d)

Methane

28.

One celled organism often found in decayed materials, animal or bird feces is called

a)

Fungi

b)

Eukaryota

c)

Protozoa