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WorksheetsInfection Prevention and Control Final
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 54mins
What is an autoclave used for?
To measure temperature.
To enhance the growth of bacteria.
To sterilize medical instruments or other objects by using steam under pressure.
To destroy pathogens directly.
What are bloodborne pathogens?
Microorganisms found in human blood that can cause infection and disease.
A type of white blood cell that fights infections.
A type of virus that only affects animals.
A type of bacteria found in soil.
What is the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?
A federal law requiring healthcare facilities to protect employees from bloodborne health hazards.
A guideline for proper nutrition in hospitals.
A standard for the quality of medical equipment.
A law regulating the use of antibiotics in healthcare.
Which of the following is considered a body fluid?
Tears
Hair
Skin
Nails
What is a carrier in medical terms?
A person who shows symptoms of a disease
A person who carries a pathogen without symptoms but can spread the disease
A device used to administer medication
A type of medical professional
What does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) do?
Manages national parks
Regulates food and drugs
Responsible for improving the overall health and safety of the people of the United States
Oversees the education system
What does the term "clean" mean in health care?
A condition where an object is free of all microorganisms.
A condition in which an object is not contaminated with pathogens.
A condition where an object is sterilized.
A condition where an object is disinfected.
What is a communicable disease?
A disease that is non-infectious.
A disease that is only transmitted through air.
An infectious disease transmissible by direct contact or by indirect contact.
A disease that is only transmitted through water.
What is a contagious disease?
A disease that spreads quickly from person to person
A disease that affects only animals
A disease that is non-communicable
A disease that is always fatal
What does the term "contaminated" mean?
Clean and sterile
Soiled, unclean; having disease-causing organisms or infectious material on it
Free from any germs
Only containing non-harmful substances
What is the definition of cross-infection?
The transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object, or place to another.
The excessive loss of water from the body.
The intake of nutrients from food.
The process of cell division.
What does dehydration refer to?
The process of photosynthesis in plants.
The excessive loss of water from the body.
The movement of air in the atmosphere.
The increase in body temperature.
What is the definition of "direct contact"?
A method of transmitting pathogens through the air
A way to transmit pathogens through touching the infected person or his or her secretions
A method of transmitting pathogens through contaminated food
A way to transmit pathogens through water
In healthcare, what does the term "dirty" refer to?
A condition in which an object is free from pathogens
A condition in which an object has been contaminated with pathogens
A condition in which an object is sterilized
A condition in which an object is disinfected
What is the process called that destroys most, but not all, pathogens and other types of microorganisms?
Sterilization
Disinfection
Sanitation
Pasteurization
What does the term "doff" mean?
To put on
To clean
To remove
To disinfect
What does the term "don" mean?
To remove
To put on
To clean
To discard
What is the definition of "drainage"?
Accumulation of fluids
Flow of fluids from a wound or cavity
Stopping fluid flow
Absorption of fluids
What is an "exposure control plan"?
A plan to increase exposure to infectious material
A plan that outlines specific work practices to prevent exposure to infectious material
A plan to ignore exposure to infectious material
A plan to enhance exposure to infectious material
What is an exposure incident?
Contact with noninfectious materials
Specific contact with infectious materials during an employee's duties
General contact with any materials
Contact with clean surfaces
What is a fomite?
A type of bacteria
A virus that spreads easily
An object contaminated with a pathogen
A type of immune response
What is the definition of hand hygiene?
Using gloves to protect hands from germs.
Washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rubs.
Applying lotion to keep hands moisturized.
Using a towel to dry hands after washing.
What is Link #4 on the chain of infection?
Resovoir
Portal of entry
Mode of transmission
Prtal of exit
What is a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?
An infection acquired at home
An infection acquired within a healthcare setting during the delivery of medical care for another condition
An infection acquired from food
An infection acquired from animals
What is the definition of "immunity"?
The ability to recover quickly from illness
Resistance to infection by a specific pathogen
The body's response to stress
The process of vaccination
What does "incubation period" refer to?
The time it takes for a vaccine to work
The period of time between exposure to a pathogen and the time it causes visible signs and symptoms of disease or illness
The duration of an illness
The time it takes for symptoms to disappear
What is the definition of "indirect contact" in the context of pathogen transmission?
Direct physical contact with an infected person
Transmission through the air
Way to transmit pathogens by touching something contaminated by the infected person
Transmission through water
What does the term "infection" refer to?
The process of healing from a disease
The state resulting from pathogens invading the body and multiplying
The body's immune response to a vaccine
The presence of antibodies in the bloodstream
What is the definition of "infection prevention"?
A method to diagnose diseases
A set of methods used to prevent and control the spread of disease
A type of infectious disease
A treatment for chronic illnesses
What is an "infectious disease"?
A disease caused by genetic mutations
A disease caused by environmental factors
Any disease caused by growth of a pathogen
A disease that cannot be transmitted
What does the term "isolate" mean?
To combine things together
To keep something separate, or by itself
To mix substances
To join two or more items
What is a localized infection?
An infection that affects the entire body
An infection that is limited to a specific location in the body and has local symptoms
An infection that is caused by a virus
An infection that is resistant to antibiotics
What is malnutrition?
A condition where a person eats too much
A condition where a person is not getting proper nutrition
A condition caused by excessive exercise
A condition that only affects children
OSHA stands for?
On Site Health Administratiom
Open Sterile & Health Administration
Occupational Standards & Hazards Administratiom
Occupational Safety & Health Administratiom
What does CDC stand for?
Centers for Disease Control
Center of Disinfection and Control
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Center for Disaster Control
Bacteria, viruses and other pathogens prefer , , and environment.
moist, cool, and dark
bright, warm, and moist
hot, wet, and dark
warm, dark, and moist
Which of the following is the primary route of disease transmission within healthcare settings?
On stethescopes of the healthcare team.
Healthcare workers hands.
Elimination equipment used by patients
Food trays
When pathogens enter the bloodstream and move throughout the body, a _____ has occurred. (
Systemic infection
Localized infection
Healthcare-associated infection
Cross-infection
A causative agent is
Any microorganism in the body
A pathogen or microorganism that causes disease
Normal flora that live in or on the body
The waiting period between the time the pathogen enters the body and the time it causes infection
Infection prevention for the portal of exit link in the chain of infection could include
Covering the mouth when sneezing
Keeping surfaces clean and dry
Getting a vaccine for a particular disease
Handwashing
What is the first step the NA should take when cleaning a spill?
The NA should scoop up the spill.
The NA should don gloves.
The NA should apply a disinfectant to the spill area.
The NA should place an absorbing powder on the spill.
Which of the following precautions is used for pathogens that are carried by moisture, by air currents, and by dust and remain floating for some time?
Airborne Precautions
Contact Precautions
Droplet Precautions
Standard Precautions
Which of the following is true of disposable supplies ?
They should be avoided when a resident is in isolation.
They can be used once before they must be discarded.
They can be reused as long as they are disinfected between uses.
They can be reused as long as they are sterilized between uses.
Under Standard Precautions, which of the following is not considered a body fluid ?
Vomit
Feces
Sweat
Pus
The medical term for difficulty breathing is:
Dyspnea
Ventilation
Combative
Mechanism
A resident refuses to believe her diagnosis of a terminal illness. This is an example of which defense mechanism?
Denial
Projection
Displacement
Repression
What is the definition of Noncommunicable disease?
One reason that older people are at greater risk for acquiring infections is:
Weakened immune system due to age-related changes and they are hospitalized more often.
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)
How many links are there in the Chain of Infection?
Which of the following is an example of indirect contact transmission?
Shaking hands with an infected person
Touching a doorknob contaminated with pathogens
Breathing in airborne droplets
Receiving a blood transfusion
What is the main purpose of using personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings?
To improve communication with patients
To identify patients with infections
To prevent the spread of infectious diseases
To keep healthcare workers comfortable
Which of the following best describes standard precautions?
Precautions for handling hazardous chemicals
Precautions used only in operating rooms
Precautions used only for patients with known infections
Precautions applied to all patients regardless of infection status
