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Infection Control Assessment

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which link in the chain of infection describes how a microorganism is transferred from its source to a new host?

a)

Infectious Agent

b)

Susceptible Host

c)

Mode of Transmission

d)

Reservoir

2.

A patient with a respiratory infection is under droplet precautions. What should the patient wear when leaving their room to go to the physical therapy department?

a)

Mask

b)

Gown

c)

Gloves

d)

Goggles

3.

Which of the following accurately describes the RESERVOIR link in the chain of infection?

a)
The way in which the microorganism moves from one place to another
b)
Location where microorganisms live and can survive, thrive, and reproduce
c)
Microorganisms with the ability to cause infection
d)
The path by which a pathogen leaves its host
4.
An infectious agent that is carried by an insect and can be transmitted when the insect bites an individual is considered to be which mode of transmission?
a)
Vectorborne
b)
Airborne
c)
Vehicleborne
d)
Droplet
5.

Ava is learning about how infections spread in her health class. Her teacher explains that the chain of infection can be broken by several actions. Which of the following would NOT help break the chain of infection?

a)

The host maintaining hygiene

b)

Blocking the portal of entry

c)

The individual maintaining health and wellness

d)

Leaving wounds exposed to open air

6.

An infection that develops from microorganisms already present inside the body is called:

a)

Nosocomial

b)

Endogenous

c)

Exogenous

d)

Opportunistic

7.
A microorganism that causes disease is described as...
a)
Non-pathogenic
b)
Pathogenic
c)
Aerobic
d)
Anaerobic
8.
Microorganisms are located throughout the environment; including on/in human bodies.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
What is an epidemiologist?
a)
A person who specializes in the study of life and living organisms
b)
A person who specializes in the study of outbreaks of disease within a population group
c)
A person who specializes in the study of conditions involving the skin, hair, and nails
d)
A person who specializes in the study of diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
10.

Microorganisms that cannot survive without oxygen are referred to as...

a)

Anaerobic

b)

Aerobic

c)

Nosocomial

d)

Endogenous

11.

A disease that spreads across multiple countries and affects a large number of people globally is referred to as which of the following?

a)

Endemic

b)

Epidemic

c)

Pandemic

12.

Mia is preparing surgical instruments for an operation and needs to ensure that ALL microbes, spores, and viruses are destroyed. Which level of aseptic control should Mia use?

a)

Disinfection

b)

Antisepsis

c)

Sanitization

d)

Sterilization

13.

Emma is studying for her biology exam and comes across a list of illnesses. She wants to know which one is NOT caused by a virus. Which of the following is NOT a virus?

a)

COVID-19

b)

West Nile

c)

Strep Throat

d)

H1N1 (Swine Influenza)

14.

Which of the following is most effectively treated with antibiotics?

a)

Protozoa

b)

Bacteria

c)

Viruses

d)

Fungi

15.
This is a newly appearing pathogen in a human population that is rapidly increasing in disease incidence.
a)
Beneficial Bacteria
b)
Fungal Agent
c)
Pathogenic Protozoa
d)
Emerging Virus
16.
Individuals can be asymptomatic, which means they have an active infection with no symptoms.
a)
True
b)
False
17.

Which of the following is an example of a Transmission Based Precaution?

a)

Airborne

b)

Vectorborne

c)

Fomite

d)

Host

18.

Which of the following is the best way to prevent the spread of infection in a healthcare setting?

a)

Keeping windows open

b)

Using only disposable equipment

c)

Frequent handwashing

d)

Wearing gloves at all times

19.
Which of the following statements is true? Use Standard Precautions when...
a)
A bacterial or viral infection has been confirmed
b)
A patient demonstrates symptoms (i.e. coughing, sneezing, vomiting, etc.)
c)
Providing care to all patients, whether or not they appear infectious or symptomatic
d)
Instructed by the facility's infection control team
20.

What is the main benefit of mass vaccination?

a)

a) It is cheaper for hospitals

b)

b) It helps create herd immunity

c)

c) It eliminates the need for washing hands

d)

d) It replaces medicine

21.

Which of the following is an example of a fomite?

a)

Clean surgical instrument

b)

Sneezing person

c)

Contaminated doorknob

d)

Mosquito

22.

This term is used when a disease affects a large proportion of the people over a large area.

a)

Epidemic

b)

Pandemic

c)

Disease

d)

Pathogens

23.
Athlete's foot is an example of this pathogen
a)
Bacteria
b)
Virus
c)
Fungus
d)
Protozoan
24.
Strep throat is caused by 
a)
bacteria
b)
virus
25.

A way for causative agent (pathogen) to escape the reservoir

a)
portal of entry
b)
portal of exit
c)
reservoir
d)
causative agent
26.

This term is used when many people in a local area get sick at the same time.

a)

Epidemic

b)

Pandemic

c)

Diseases

d)

Pathogens

27.

Some bacteria are known as ________________ and cause disease.

a)
pathogens
b)
flagella
c)
influenza
d)
ebola
28.

Area where the causative agent (pathogen) can live 

a)
mode of transmission
b)
portal of exit
c)
reservoir
d)
portal of entry