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Infection Control in Healthcare

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The process of destroying pathogens on a surface is called __.

a)
Disinfection
b)

Pathogen

c)

Virus

d)

Autoclaving

2.

__ are microorganisms that do not cause disease and are part of the body's normal flora.

a)
Nonpathogens
b)

Pathogens

c)

Virus

d)

Fungus

3.

__ precautions are practices used for all patients, regardless of their infection status.

a)
Standard
b)

Policy

c)

State

d)

Houston, Texas

4.

Pathogens can enter a new host through __, such as the mouth or open wounds.

a)
pathogen resistance
b)
immune response
c)
antibiotic treatment
d)
portals of entry
5.

The __ is an organism or environment where a pathogen can survive and multiply.

a)
Reservoir
b)

Microscope

c)

Parasite

d)

Ringworm

6.

What is the role of personal protective equipment (PPE) in infection control?

a)

It provides comfort to patients.

b)

It protects healthcare workers from exposure to blood and body fluids.

c)

It is used for administrative tasks.

d)

It is only necessary for surgery.

7.

Which of the following is NOT a portal of entry for pathogens?

a)

Mouth

b)

Fingernails

c)

Nose

d)

Open wounds

8.

What type of organism is a virus?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Single-celled microorganism

c)

Spore-producing organism

d)

Microscopic parasite requiring a host

9.

What is the main difference between direct and indirect transmission of diseases?

a)

Direct transmission involves no contact.

b)

Indirect transmission involves person-to-person contact.

c)

Direct transmission involves immediate contact with an infected person or fluid.

d)

Indirect transmission involves airborne particles only.

10.

Which component of the chain of infection involves the environment where pathogens can survive?

a)

Portal of exit

b)

Mode of transmission

c)

Reservoir

d)

Susceptible host

11.

In what ways can healthcare professionals effectively educate patients about infection control practices to promote a safer environment within medical facilities?

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