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WorksheetsInfection Control Assessment
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which link in the chain of infection describes how a microorganism is transferred from its source to a new host?
Infectious Agent
Susceptible Host
Mode of Transmission
Reservoir
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?
Mask
Gown
Gloves
Goggles
Which of the following accurately describes the RESERVOIR link in the chain of infection?
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?
The host maintaining hygiene
Blocking the portal of entry
The individual maintaining health and wellness
Leaving wounds exposed to open air
An infection that develops from microorganisms already present inside the body is called:
Nosocomial
Endogenous
Exogenous
Opportunistic
Microorganisms that cannot survive without oxygen are referred to as...
Anaerobic
Aerobic
Nosocomial
Endogenous
A disease that spreads across multiple countries and affects a large number of people globally is referred to as which of the following?
Endemic
Epidemic
Pandemic
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?
Disinfection
Antisepsis
Sanitization
Sterilization
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?
COVID-19
West Nile
Strep Throat
H1N1 (Swine Influenza)
Which of the following is most effectively treated with antibiotics?
Protozoa
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Which of the following is an example of a Transmission Based Precaution?
Airborne
Vectorborne
Fomite
Host
Which of the following is the best way to prevent the spread of infection in a healthcare setting?
Keeping windows open
Using only disposable equipment
Frequent handwashing
Wearing gloves at all times
What is the main benefit of mass vaccination?
a) It is cheaper for hospitals
b) It helps create herd immunity
c) It eliminates the need for washing hands
d) It replaces medicine
Which of the following is an example of a fomite?
Clean surgical instrument
Sneezing person
Contaminated doorknob
Mosquito
This term is used when a disease affects a large proportion of the people over a large area.
Epidemic
Pandemic
Disease
Pathogens
A way for causative agent (pathogen) to escape the reservoir
This term is used when many people in a local area get sick at the same time.
Epidemic
Pandemic
Diseases
Pathogens
Some bacteria are known as ________________ and cause disease.
Area where the causative agent (pathogen) can live
