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WorksheetsInfection Control Exam Review
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 2hrs 47mins
What organism has no symptoms and is considered normal flora?
Aerobic
Anaerobic
Nonpathogens
Pathogens
Which treatment is MOST effective for bacterial infections?
Antiviral
Antibiotic
Fungicide
MRSA
What action step should be taken by a health care worker, prior to each skill, during an evaluation to demonstrate proper aseptic technique
Disinfect his/her hands
Sterilize his/her hands
Vaccinate his/her hands
Wash his/her hands
When encountering a gunshot victim who needs CPR, precautions are used to protect the health care provider from:
blood-borne pathogens
Influenza
Streptococcus
TB
A healthcare professional is treating a patient with a staph infection on his left upper arm. Which PPE will the health care provider need before caring for this patient?
Gown
Mask
Gloves
Goggles
A health care professional is treating a high school wrestler who has a staph infection on his lower leg. Which PPE will the health care professional need before caring for this patient?
Goggles
Gloves
Gowns
Masks
What is the second link in the chain of infection?
pathogen
portal of entry
reservoir
susceptible host
What is the third link in the chain of infection?
portal of exit
mode of transmission
portal of entry
susceptible host
What is the fourth link in the chain of infection?
portal of entry
mode of transmission
reservoir
susceptible host
What is the fifth link in the chain of infection?
Mode of transmission
Reservoir
Pathogen
Portal of entry
What is the sixth link in the chain of infection?
pathogen
susceptible host
reservoir
infectious organism
A healthcare worker washes their hands after leaving the patient's room. What four links in the chain of infection are they breaking?
pathogen, mode of transmission, reservoir, susceptible host
portal of entry, portal of exit, pathogen, susceptible host
reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry
portal of exit, susceptible host, mode of transmission, pathogen
A health care worker protects the heels and elbows of a client to prevent skin breakdown. What link in the chain of infection are they breaking?
Portal of entry
Infectious agent
Mode of transmission
Susceptible host
A health care worker bandages the wound of a client who has a MRSA (methicillin resistant staph aureus) infection. They break all of the following links EXCEPT:
Portal of exit
Pathogen
Mode of transmission
Portal of entry
When should you wear a protective gown in the healthcare setting?
Only when in a surgical setting
Only when disposing of blood contaminated items
Anytime there is risk of contact with body fluids
Never
When can a mask be reused/reworn?
When it is worn for less than 5 hours
When it is not visibly soiled
Always
Never
How many times can you wear a pair of gloves before discarding?
once
twice
three times
four times
What is the number one way to prevent the spread of infection?
Sanitizing all medical equipment
vaccinations
hand washing
quarantine
Which of the following are times that you should wash your hands ?
after using the toilet
Before eating or drinking
While watching the sun set
Before and after every patient contact
Susceptible host
how germs get out (mouth-vomit, saliva, etc.)
handwashing
The next sick person. Anyone can be the next sick person, but some re more susceptible than others.
How pathogens get in (mouth, cuts, eyes, contaminated equipment use on patient.)
Portal of entry
how pathogens get in
the next sick person
how pathogens get out
where pathogen lives
How pathogens get around
Portal of exit
Mode of transmission
How germs get out
Pathogen
How germs get out (mouth-vomit, saliva, etc.)
Portal of exit
Mode of transmission
Portal of entry
Handwashing
Reservoir Host
The next sick person
How pathogens get around
Where Pathogen lives- warm, dark places
Disease causing microorganism
Where the pathogen lives-warm, dark places
PPE examples
Pathogen
Portal of entry
Reservoir Host
Pathogen
Where Pathogen lives
How germs get out
disease cause microorganism
Handwashing disinfecting sterilizing
Disease causing Microorganism (Bacteria, Virus, Fungus, Parasites)
Pathogen
Revivor Host
Portal of exit
Mode of Transmission
PPE examples
cap, t shirt, gloves
jeans, googles, shoe covers
gloves, goggles, gowns, mask, shoe coverings,, face shield.
t shirt, glasses, Nike shoes, gloves
This diagram represents ___________________
Aseptic Technique
Chain of infection
Stages of Infection
Process of Colonization
Specialized clothing or equipment, worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials (as defined by OSHA).
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Locked Lab door
Biosafety Level 2
PCA (Personal Care Attire)
What is the role of a portal of exit?
Point of escape for the organism
Point of entry for nutrients
Point of destruction for the organism
Point of creation for the organism
Which PPE item is essential for respiratory protection?
Gloves
Gowns
Masks
Protective eyewear
What is the primary goal of aseptic technique?
To promote healing
To prevent or break the chain of infection
To enhance patient comfort
To reduce medical costs
------ is a round shaped bacteria.
(a)
------- is a rod shaped bacteria.
(a)
(a) is a corksrew shape bacteria.
classes of microorganisms
Viruses
Protozoa
disease
Helminths
what are PATHOGENS?
disease causing microorganism
non disease causing
microorganism
what is a NONPATHOGENS?
disease causing microorganism
non disease causing microorganism
microorganism
what is Airborne?
Any infection, usually transmitted by insects.
A disease caused by consuming contaminated food or drink.
Relations between people without the sharing of blood or body fluid.
diseases are spread through coughing, sneezing, laughing and close personal contact.
what is Vector-borne?
an environment that is free from all microorganisms
Any infection, usually transmitted by insects.
absence of the microorganisms that produce sepsis or septic disease.
Relations between people without the sharing of blood or body fluid.
what does Hep B affect ?
lungs
stomach
liver
organ
Which type of PPE is required for standard precaution?
Surgical Mask
Gloves
Isolation Gown
N95 mask
Patient A transmits disease B to patient C through sneezing and coughing. What mode of transmission is this?
Contact
Droplet
Airborne
Vector-borne
Below are components in the chain of infection except:
Mode of transmission
Reservoir
Infection control
Portal of Entry
What type of transmission is shown?
Airborne
Contact
Vectorborne
Ingestion
Pathogens spread from person to person by objects (chairs, medical equipment, office supplies, doorknobs, etc.)
Direct Contact
Indirect Contact
Airborne Transmission
Foodborne Tranmission
Vector-Borne Transmission
