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Preventing Infection

Total questions: 113

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Communicable diseases are cause by:

a)

Antibodies

b)

Biceps

c)

Neurons

d)

Pathogens

2.

Pathogens can be spread through contaminated food and water.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Direct (Person to Person) Contact is when you are in contact with infected air.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Animals and insects can spread pathogens and communicable diseases.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Poor hygiene can be a major cause of illness

a)

True

b)

False

6.
Washing your hands is the _________ effective strategy for preventing the spread of disease?
a)
least
b)
most
7.

Which of these can spread an infectious disease?

a)

contaminated food or water

b)

animal vectors

c)

person-person contact

d)

all of these!

8.

Which of these is considered a vector? (select all that apply)

a)

mosquito

b)

tick

c)

flea

d)

fungi

e)

plants

9.

A/an ________ is an injection of a weakened form of a pathogen to help the individual gain immunity from a disease.

a)

Virus

b)

Vacuum

c)

Vaccine

d)

Antibiotic

10.

Patients infected with a pathogen transmitted by large particle droplets would be placed on which isolation?

a)

Airborne

b)

Droplet

c)

Contact

d)

Protective

e)

Standard/Universal

11.

Patients infected with a pathogen transmitted by small particle droplets would be placed on which isolation?

a)

Airborne

b)

Droplet

c)

Contact

d)

Protective

e)

Standard/Universal

12.

If you acquire an infection while it the hospital it is called_______.

a)

Bad luck

b)

Not too bad

c)

Nosocomial infection

d)

Immunocompromised infection

13.
What is a pathogen?
a)
A doctor who specializes in curing diseases
b)
Microbes 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.
When washing your hands, you should use soap, warm water, and friction, and keep your fingertips:
a)
Pointed up.
b)
Pointed down.
c)
Held tightly together.
d)
Dry.
15.
When washing your hands, you should use soap, warm water, and friction, and keep your fingertips:
a)
Pointed up.
b)
Pointed down.
c)
Held tightly together.
d)
Dry.
16.
What is used to cure someone with a bacterial infection such as strep throat?
a)
Radiation
b)
Aspirin
c)
Antibiotics
d)
Ibuprophen
17.
Yeasts and molds are examples of what plantlike microorganism?
a)
Fungi
b)
Bacteria
c)
Rickettsiae
d)
Protozoa
18.
What type of environment is best for the growth of most microorganisms?
a)
Hot and dry
b)
Sunny, cold and dry
c)
Warm, dark and moist
d)
Cold and wet
19.
What is the best way to prevent nosocomial infections?
a)
Antibiotics
b)
Handwashing
c)
Clean sheets
d)
Having the patient wear a mask
20.
What microorganism causes the common cold?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Protozoa
c)
Fungi
d)
Virus
21.
how many links are in the chain of infection?
a)
10
b)
5
c)
12
d)
6
22.
all are part of PPE except
a)
gowns
b)
paper towels
c)
mask
d)
gloves
23.
The purpose of infection control is to:
a)
remind all staff to wear gloves
b)
encourage good handwashing
c)
disrupt the chain of infection
d)
isolate patients with diseases
24.
Handwashing should be performed before and after:
a)
direct patient contact
b)
touching an environmental surface
c)
passing each meal tray
d)
handling clean linen
25.
The most important method of preventing the spread of infection is:
a)
use of a gown
b)
handwashing
c)
wearing gloves
d)
wearing a mask
26.
When using waterless hand cleaner:
a)
dispense the product into your hand and allow to air dry
b)
rub product into all surfaces of hand and allow to dry
c)
dispense the product then wipe with paper towel
d)
apply 15mL of waterless hand cleaner the rinse w/ warm water
27.

Which of the following best describes COLONIZATION?

a)

establishing a population

b)

constipation

c)

intestinal distress

d)

isolation

28.

Which of the following best describes PROACTIVE

a)

being paid to do something

b)

nonathletes

c)

causing something to happen rather than responding to it after its happened

29.

Which of the following best describes IDEAL

a)

a thought

b)

best possible

c)

worst

30.

Which of the following best describes PROSTHESES

a)

artificial

b)

actor

c)

pack of dogs

31.

Which of the following best describes INDISPENSABLE

a)

irrelevant

b)

trash

c)

vitally important

32.

Which of the following best describes ADHESION

a)

the act of sticking to something

b)

the proper use of a calculator

c)

collecting

33.

Which of the following best describes PATHOGENIC

a)

dealing with the cause of disease

b)

trailblazers

c)

gardening

34.

Which of the following best describes RESISTANT

a)

immune to

b)

happy

c)

going along with

35.

Which of the following best describes PROLIFERATION

a)

death

b)

growth or spread

c)

cooking dinner

36.

Which best defines SIMULTANEOUS

a)

performing in sequence

b)

occurring at the same time

c)

cartwheeling

37.

Which best defines REGENERATION

a)

writing songs

b)

aging

c)

regrowth or rebirth

38.

Which best defines INTRINSICALLY

a)

naturally or inherently

b)

internal

c)

happening once in a while

39.

Which best defines NANOMETRE/NANOMETER

a)

10 millionth of a meter

b)

a meter's grandmother

c)

nothing

40.

Which best defines OPTIMIZE

a)

to make visual

b)

to need glasses

c)

to make more efficient or better

41.

Which best defines INTERDISCIPLINARY

a)

Mr Aurandt

b)

incorporating several branches of knowledge

c)

a follower

42.

Viruses are alive.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Can antibiotics work on viruses?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

44.

Can antibiotics kill bacteria?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

45.

Diphtheria is serious illness in which toxins deteriorate nervous tissue. Antitoxins can be used to counteract these affects and antibiotics can be used to rid the body of any remaining parasites. Based on these facts, is diphtheria caused by bacteria or viruses?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Viruses

46.

Chicken pox is an infectious disease which causes the patient’s body to be covered in blisters. Chicken pox does not respond to treatment with antibiotics. Is chicken pox a bacteria or a virus?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Viruses

47.

Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is an infection can cause chills, sore throat, muscle aches, pain and fever. The flu cannot be controlled by antibiotics. Is Influenza a bacteria or a virus?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Viruses

48.

One of the most harmful aspects of viral reproduction is the –

a)

destruction of host cells

b)

reaction of cells to viral proteins

c)

use of the cell’s ribosomes

d)

misuse of the cell’s receptor proteins

49.

When a new disease is introduced to a population, it is common for an epidemic to occur as the disease spreads quickly from person to person. This is primarily because individuals -

a)

do not have responsive immune systems

b)

always have poor personal hygiene habits

c)

do not understand how germs are spread

d)

lack immunities to the new disease

50.

Why is it important for people to understand whether a virus is spread through the air or through direct contact with bodily fluids?

a)

To prevent it from being spread to new hosts

b)

So that people can identify the virus

c)

So that the food supply is not disturbed

d)

To create immunities in the population

51.

Anything that leads to the infection of an individual, like a bacterium or a virus, can be referred to as a/an –

a)

pathogen

b)

eukaryote

c)

stomach bug

d)

vaccine

52.

Vaccines are the best way to prevent viral infections because they cause your body to build its own antibodies as a response. What do vaccines contain that causes this response?

a)

part of a pathogen or a pathogen that has been incapacitated (no longer works)

b)

water and sodium chloride

c)

a fully working virus

d)

adjuvants that cause autism

53.

People who have been infected with HIV are much more likely to die of –

a)

malnutrition

b)

dehydration

c)

secondary infections

d)

blood clotting

54.

People who have been infected with HIV are much more likely to die of –

a)

malnutrition

b)

dehydration

c)

secondary infections

d)

blood clotting

55.
What is the single most effective way to break the chain of infection?
a)
handwashing
b)
sterilization
c)
cleaning surfaces
d)
nutrition
56.
Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?
a)
Sphyillis
b)
common cold
c)
HIV
d)
ringworm
57.
Diseases caused by mites, fleas, and ticks are?
a)
bacteria
b)
fungi
c)
staphlococcus
d)
ricksettsiae
58.

Exogenous is

a)

inside the body

b)

outside the body

59.
An infection that begins in a healthcare facility is a
a)
endogenous
b)
nosocomial
c)
exogenous
d)
opportunistic
60.

Athletes foot are examples of this type of pathogen

a)

bacteria

b)

rickettsiae

c)

protozoa

d)

fungi

61.

When should gloves be changed

a)

Between Patients

b)

if they rip

c)

if the are soiled

d)

all of these

62.

What is reverse isolation

a)

protecting you

b)

protecting the patient

c)

facing the patient backwards

d)

none of these

63.

anaerobic

a)

with oxygen

b)

antibodies

c)

disease

d)

without oxygen

64.
how many links are in the chain of infection?
a)
10
b)
5
c)
12
d)
6
65.

A Pandemic affects

a)

a family

b)

a certain area

c)

multiple countries

d)

a single person

66.
All are ways to break the chain of infection except?
a)
handwashing
b)
sterilization
c)
disinfection
d)
reusing gloves
67.
what is the purpose of OSHA
a)
Make safety standards
b)
Inspect facilities
c)
enforce safety standards
d)
all of these
68.
all are part of PPE except
a)
gowns
b)
paper towels
c)
mask
d)
gloves
69.
What is a type of isolation
a)
contact
b)
airborne
c)
reverse
d)
all of these
70.
Ringworm is caused by
a)
Virus
b)
Fungi
c)
protozoa
d)
helminth
71.
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
72.
What is used to cure someone with a bacterial infection such as strep throat
a)
aspirin
b)
radiation
c)
antibiotics
d)
ibuprophen
73.

Waterless hand cleaners should not be used more than

a)

7 times

b)

4 times

c)

10 times

d)

6 times

74.
The process if disinfection eliminates all microorganisms on nonporous surfaces
a)
True
b)
False
75.
Bacteria can exist almost anywhere
a)
False
b)
True
76.
Pathogenic bacteria help the body break down food and protect against infection.
a)
True
b)
False
77.
Viruses are not affected by antibiotics.
a)
True
b)
False
78.
Acquired immunity is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living.
a)
True 
b)
False
79.
Use of disinfectants as hand cleaners can cause skin irritation and allergy.
a)
True
b)
False
80.

_________ are diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another

a)

Non communicable diseases

b)

Communicable diseases

c)

Goitre

81.

Fungi cause skin infection

a)

True

b)

False

82.

A medicine that can give you immunity to a disease is called a __________.

a)

microbes

b)

vaccine

c)

white blood cell

83.

Washing your hands frequently is the ________ effective strategy in preventing the spread of diseases

a)

least

b)

most

84.

Which among these are pathogen

a)

viruses, bacteria, fungi

b)

viruses, bacteria, and infections

85.

Choose which of these is not a good habit

a)

Avoid talking or laughing while eating.

b)

Put sharp objects into eyes and ears

c)

Use a hanky while coughing or sneezing

86.

_________ live and grow in large grown up nails.

a)

Germs

b)

Insects

c)

Ants

87.

Fill up

T _ b _ r _ u l o _ i _

(a)  

88.

A _ a _ _ i a

(a)  

89.

Is the following statement True or False? All diseases that are infectious are communicable.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

Which of the following diseases/ infections is NOT communicable?

a)

Chicken Pox

b)

Hepatitis B

c)

Gonorrhea

d)

Myocardial Infarction

91.

One link in the chain of infection is a susceptible host. Which of the following is also a link in the chain of infection?

a)

Portal of exit

b)

Reservoir

c)

Causative agent

d)

All the above

92.

An opportunistic infection occurs when:

a)

the body is weak

b)

someone sneezes

c)

it is raining

d)

the body is strong

93.

Sam traveled to the Caribbean for vacation last week. Which type of infection is he at higher risk of getting?

a)

opportunistic

b)

vectorborne

c)

foodborne

d)

nosocomial

94.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a STD/ STI?

a)

gonorrhea

b)

chlamydia

c)

ringworm

d)

herpes

95.

Airborne infections are transmitted by which of the following?

a)

birds

b)

hairbrushes

c)

sneezes

d)

flies

96.

Which is the most effective way to prevent the spread of disease?

a)

Plenty of rest

b)

PPE

c)

Good diet

d)

Handwashing

97.

Which government agency created the rules for Standard Precautions?

a)

OSHA

b)

CDC

c)

FDA

d)

EPA

98.

How do you dispose of blood soaked sheets that have been removed from your patient's bed?

a)

sharps container

b)

laundry room

c)

biohazard laundry bag

d)

biohazard bag

99.

The prefix a- or an- in front of a word means?

a)

without

b)

before

c)

above

d)

outside

100.

True or False? Surgical asepsis is free of ALL pathogens.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

Which of the following is considered a foodborne illness?

a)

Salmonella

b)

Listeria

c)

E. Coli

d)

All the above

102.
Rose black spot is caused by a…?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Virus
c)
Fungi
d)
Protist
103.
Salmonella food poisoning is caused by…?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Virus
c)
Fungus
d)
Protist
104.
These treat bacterial infections…?
a)
Antivirals
b)
Antifungals
c)
Antibiotics
d)
Antibodies
105.
What type of pathogen causes malaria?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Virus
c)
Fungus
d)
Protists
106.
Athlete's foot is an example of this.
a)
Bacteria
b)
Virus
c)
Fungus
d)
Protist
107.
These live and reproduce inside your cells…?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Virus
c)
Fungus
d)
Protist
108.
The killing or removal of all microorganisms, including bacterial spores, is called:
a)
Disinfection
b)
Cleaning
c)
Sterilization
d)
Wiping
109.
Which of the following behaviors associated with hand washing is recommended?
a)
Use cloth towels for drying
b)
Use a brush on hands two times a day
c)
Perform a short scrub at the beginning of each day
d)
Perform a surgical scrub at the beginning of each day
110.
Which is the most likely reason for a decline in antibiotic use?
a)
Antibiotics have severe health side effects.
b)
Companies find antibiotics too expensive to produce.
c)
Most health insurance does not cover treatment with antibiotics.
d)
Bacterial infections have become resistant to present antibiotic treatment.
111.
Which is the best method for preventing a parasitic disease?
a)
vaccination
b)
wearing a mask
c)
limiting physical contact with others
d)
avoiding contaminated food and water
112.
Which is true regarding bacterial and viral infections?
a)
Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics, while viral infections can be prevented through use of vaccines.
b)
Viral infections are treated with vaccines, while bacterial infections are prevented through use of antibiotics.
c)
Viral infections are treated with antibiotics, while bacterial infections are treated with vaccines.
d)
Both viral infections and bacterial infections are treated with vaccines.
113.
A large number of patients in a hospital have all developed the same bacterial infection. Which is MOST LIKELY the cause of the infection spreading from patient to patient?
a)
polluted air
b)
contaminated water
c)
unsanitary practices
d)
unhealthy eating habits

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