WorksheetsUnderstanding the Chain of Infection
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the first link in the chain of infection?
Portal of entry
Infectious agent
Reservoir
Mode of transmission
Which of the following is considered a reservoir in the chain of infection?
Hand sanitizer
Human body
Surgical mask
Antibiotics
Identify the term that describes the way an infectious agent leaves the reservoir.
Portal of entry
Mode of transmission
Portal of exit
Susceptible host
Which of the following is a mode of transmission in the chain of infection?
Direct contact
Immune response
Vaccination
Antibiotic resistance
What is the term for the way an infectious agent enters a new host?
Portal of entry
Reservoir
Mode of transmission
Portal of exit
Which of the following is an example of a susceptible host?
A vaccinated individual
A person with a strong immune system
A newborn baby
A person taking antibiotics
What is the role of handwashing in breaking the chain of infection?
It acts as a reservoir
It strengthens the immune system
It removes infectious agents
It serves as a portal of entry
Which of the following is NOT a link in the chain of infection?
Infectious agent
Reservoir
Immune response
Susceptible host
What is the purpose of vaccination in the context of the chain of infection?
To act as a reservoir
To eliminate the portal of exit
To reduce susceptibility of the host
To increase the mode of transmission
Which of the following can be considered a portal of exit for an infectious agent?
Skin
Blood
Antibiotics
Vaccines
