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Infection Control Exam Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which treatment is MOST effective for bacterial infections?

a)

Antiviral

b)

Antibiotic

c)

Fungicide

d)

MRSA

2.

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?

a)

Portal of entry

b)

Infectious agent

c)

Mode of transmission

d)

Susceptible host

3.

What is the sixth link in the chain of infection?

a)

pathogen

b)

susceptible host

c)

reservoir

d)

infectious organism

4.

What is the role of a portal of exit?

a)

Point of escape for the organism

b)

Point of entry for nutrients

c)

Point of destruction for the organism

d)

Point of creation for the organism

5.

What is the second link in the chain of infection?

a)

pathogen

b)

portal of entry

c)

reservoir

d)

susceptible host

6.

what does Hep B affect ?

a)

lungs

b)

stomach

c)

liver

d)

organ

7.

Specialized clothing or equipment, worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials (as defined by OSHA).

a)

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

b)

Locked Lab door

c)

Biosafety Level 2

d)

PCA (Personal Care Attire)

8.
In regards to modes of transmission, which of the following is a mode via an external bite via insect (ex: mosquito or tick)
a)
Airborne
b)
Vectorborne
c)
Bloodborne
d)
Casual contact
9.

What is the third link in the chain of infection?

a)

portal of exit

b)

mode of transmission

c)

portal of entry

d)

susceptible host

10.

------- is a rod shaped bacteria.

(a)  

11.

Which PPE item is essential for respiratory protection?

a)

Gloves

b)

Gowns

c)

Masks

d)

Protective eyewear

12.

This diagram represents ___________________

a)

Aseptic Technique

b)

Chain of infection

c)

Stages of Infection

d)

Process of Colonization

13.

How germs get out (mouth-vomit, saliva, etc.)

a)

Portal of exit

b)

Mode of transmission

c)

Portal of entry

d)

Handwashing

14.

What action step should be taken by a health care worker, prior to each skill, during an evaluation to demonstrate proper aseptic technique

a)

Disinfect his/her hands

b)

Sterilize his/her hands

c)

Vaccinate his/her hands

d)

Wash his/her hands

15.

What is the primary goal of aseptic technique?

a)

To promote healing

b)

To prevent or break the chain of infection

c)

To enhance patient comfort

d)

To reduce medical costs

16.

How many times can you wear a pair of gloves before discarding?

a)

once

b)

twice

c)

three times

d)

four times

17.

How pathogens get around

a)

Portal of exit

b)

Mode of transmission

c)

How germs get out

d)

Pathogen

18.

Patient A transmits disease B to patient C through sneezing and coughing. What mode of transmission is this?

a)

Contact

b)

Droplet

c)

Airborne

d)

Vector-borne

19.

What is the number one way to prevent the spread of infection?

a)

Sanitizing all medical equipment

b)

vaccinations

c)

hand washing

d)

quarantine

20.

When can a mask be reused/reworn?

a)

When it is worn for less than 5 hours

b)

When it is not visibly soiled

c)

Always

d)

Never