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WorksheetsInfectious Agents, Chain of Infection, and PPE
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
These PPE protect the entire face from splashing and splattering
Goggles
Face shields
Gowns
Aprons
If you need to protect your respiratory tract from airborne infectious agents, you'd wear a:
Surgical mask
N95 respirator
A handkerchief
Just hold your breath
Which are factors that influence which PPE is chosen to don (wear)? (more than one)
Type of exposure anticipated
Durability and appropriateness for the task
How well the color matches your outfit
Whether or not you got it for a discount on Amazon Prime.
Which type of infection originates from OUTSIDE the body
Endogenous
Exogenous
Nosocomial
Opportunistic
Tuberculosis is a type of:
Bacteria
Fungus
Virus
Prion
Another name for an infectious agent is a(n):
Pathogen
Vector
Mutagen
Bug
An intestinal roundworm is a type of:
Bacteria
Helminth
Virus
Protozoa
Which of the following would be considered fomites?
Table top
Doorknob
Cell phone
Mosquito
Virus
Which type of transmission involves animal "carriers"?
Zoonotic
Vector-borne
Direct
Environmental Reservoirs
Which of the following would be considered infectious agents?
Mosquitos
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Helminths
Carriers can be more dangerous than individuals who show symptoms (carriers). Why? (mark all that apply)
Don't show symptoms
Unaware they can spread the disease
Difficult to discover
Easily identified
Some animal populations, soil, water and even human populations may be considered _________________ for pathogens.
Fomites
Vectors
Reservoirs
All of the above
Your respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, mucous membranes, and lesions/cuts/abrasions (skin) can all be considered:
Reservoirs
Portals of entry/ exit
Fomites
None of the above
This type of disease transmission involves an inanimate, intermediate object:
Vector Borne
Vehicle Borne
Animal Borne
Airborne
These factors can determine which individuals are considered susceptible hosts: (click all that apply)
Genetics
Immune system strength
General factors (health, environment, habits...)
VACCINATIONS!!!!!
