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Infectious Agents, Chain of Infection, and PPE

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

These PPE protect the entire face from splashing and splattering

a)

Goggles

b)

Face shields

c)

Gowns

d)

Aprons

2.

If you need to protect your respiratory tract from airborne infectious agents, you'd wear a:

a)

Surgical mask

b)

N95 respirator

c)

A handkerchief

d)

Just hold your breath

3.

Which are factors that influence which PPE is chosen to don (wear)? (more than one)

a)

Type of exposure anticipated

b)

Durability and appropriateness for the task

c)

How well the color matches your outfit

d)

Whether or not you got it for a discount on Amazon Prime.

4.

Which type of infection originates from OUTSIDE the body

a)

Endogenous

b)

Exogenous

c)

Nosocomial

d)

Opportunistic

5.

Tuberculosis is a type of:

a)

Bacteria

b)

Fungus

c)

Virus

d)

Prion

6.

Another name for an infectious agent is a(n):

a)

Pathogen

b)

Vector

c)

Mutagen

d)

Bug

7.

An intestinal roundworm is a type of:

a)

Bacteria

b)

Helminth

c)

Virus

d)

Protozoa

8.

Which of the following would be considered fomites?

a)

Table top

b)

Doorknob

c)

Cell phone

d)

Mosquito

e)

Virus

9.

Which type of transmission involves animal "carriers"?

a)

Zoonotic

b)

Vector-borne

c)

Direct

d)

Environmental Reservoirs

10.

Which of the following would be considered infectious agents?

a)

Mosquitos

b)

Bacteria

c)

Viruses

d)

Fungi

e)

Helminths

11.

Carriers can be more dangerous than individuals who show symptoms (carriers). Why? (mark all that apply)

a)

Don't show symptoms

b)

Unaware they can spread the disease

c)

Difficult to discover

d)

Easily identified

12.

Some animal populations, soil, water and even human populations may be considered _________________ for pathogens.

a)

Fomites

b)

Vectors

c)

Reservoirs

d)

All of the above

13.

Your respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, mucous membranes, and lesions/cuts/abrasions (skin) can all be considered:

a)

Reservoirs

b)

Portals of entry/ exit

c)

Fomites

d)

None of the above

14.

This type of disease transmission involves an inanimate, intermediate object:

a)

Vector Borne

b)

Vehicle Borne

c)

Animal Borne

d)

Airborne

15.

These factors can determine which individuals are considered susceptible hosts: (click all that apply)

a)

Genetics

b)

Immune system strength

c)

General factors (health, environment, habits...)

d)

VACCINATIONS!!!!!