15 Questions
Which of the following is the definition of septicemia?
The transport of infection or the products of infection throughout the body or by blood
What is the difference between disinfection and sterilization?
Disinfection destroys pathogens but not their spores, while sterilization destroys all microorganisms including their spores
What is the definition of a carrier?
A person or animal who is without signs of illness but who harbors pathogens within the body that can be transferred to another
What is the difference between a communicable disease and an infectious disease?
A communicable disease can be transmitted to an individual by direct or indirect contact, while an infectious disease results from invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in a host
Which of the following is the definition of an opportunistic pathogen?
A microorganism that causes disease only in susceptible individuals
What is the definition of contamination?
The process by which something is rendered unclean or unsterile
Which of the following is the primary purpose of an antiseptic?
To inhibit the growth of pathogens, but not necessarily destroy them
What is the primary habitat for the growth and multiplication of microorganisms?
Reservoir
What term is used to describe the process of rendering something unclean or unsterile?
Contamination
Which of the following is the definition of a pathogen?
A disease-producing microorganism
What term is used to describe the microorganisms that normally live on a person's skin?
Resident flora or bacteria
Which of the following is the process by which all microorganisms, including their spores, are destroyed?
Sterilization
What term is used to describe the transport of infection or the products of infection throughout the body or by blood?
Septicemia
Which of the following is the definition of an infection?
An invasion of the body tissue by microorganisms and their proliferation
What term is used to describe a person or animal who is without signs of illness but harbors pathogens within the body that can be transferred to another?
Carrier
Learn about key terminologies related to infection control policies and procedures, such as infection, septicemia, carrier, contact, and reservoir. Test your knowledge on these fundamental concepts in a healthcare setting.
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