WorksheetsInfection Control Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following is a sign of a localized infection?
Fever
Redness
Nausea
Vomiting
Fill in the blank: The chain of infection is a way of describing how disease is ________ from one human being to another.
transmitted
created
prevented
eliminated
What is the primary route of disease transmission in healthcare settings?
Airborne transmission
Hands of healthcare workers
Waterborne transmission
Animal bites
The elderly are at a higher risk for infection because:
They have stronger immune systems
They have more exposure to pathogens
They have weakened immune systems from aging
They have better nutrition
Which of the following is NOT a sign of a systemic infection?
Body aches
Swelling
Chills
Confusion
Fill in the blank: ________ is the most important way to stop the spread of infection.
Handwashing
Wearing gloves
Using hand sanitizer
Taking vitamins
What is the term for microorganisms that live in and on the body and normally do not cause harm?
Pathogens
Normal flora
Viruses
Parasites
Which of the following is a portal of entry for pathogens?
Eyes
Hair
Nails
Teeth
The role of a reservoir in the chain of infection is:
A place where pathogens are destroyed
A location where pathogens are inactive
A place where pathogens live and multiply
A site where pathogens are eliminated
Which of the following is a mode of transmission for pathogens?
Direct contact
Indirect contact
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Fill in the blank: A ________ host is an uninfected person who could become ill.
susceptible
immune
resistant
recovered
What is the purpose of medical asepsis?
To increase the spread of pathogens
To reduce and prevent the spread of pathogens
To eliminate all microorganisms
To promote pathogen growth
Which of the following is a sign of a localized infection?
Heat
Confusion
Vomiting
Headache
