Chain of Infection and Routes of Transmission Quiz

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What is the first element in the chain of infection?

Portal of exit

Reservoir

Susceptible host

Infectious agent (correct)

Where do microorganisms live and reproduce in the chain of infection?

Blood

Skin

Respiratory tract

Reservoir (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a mode of transmission in the chain of infection?

Direct transmission (correct)

Parenteral transmission

Indirect transmission

Airborne transmission

What is an example of a portal of exit from the reservoir?

Respiratory tract Signup and view all the answers

How are microorganisms transmitted in indirect transmission in the chain of infection?

Via contaminated items/objects Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as the pathway that the pathogen takes to spread in the chain of infection?

Mode of transmission Signup and view all the answers

Where does the infectious agent live and survive in the chain of infection?

Reservoir Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of disease transmission known as 'droplet infection'?

Inhalation through air, cough, sneeze Signup and view all the answers

When might an aerosol form in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)?

When handling contaminated reusable medical devices Signup and view all the answers

How should the ultrasonic bath be used to prevent escape of aerosols in the CSSD?

Keep the lid closed when using the ultrasonic bath Signup and view all the answers

What is parenteral transmission of a disease?

Injection or penetration through the skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the portal of entry into a host?

Skin Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'susceptible host'?

The susceptibility of a person to fight infection or get infected Signup and view all the answers

What should be done while handling contaminated reusable medical devices in the sink?

Submerge the devices only when not in use Signup and view all the answers

How can accidental needlestick or sharps injuries be assessed?

By seeking medical attention immediately after the injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of disease transmission known as 'droplet infection'?

Airborne transmission Signup and view all the answers

How can accidental needlestick or sharps injuries be assessed?

By assessing the signs of portal of entry Signup and view all the answers

What is the portal of entry into a host?

Skin Signup and view all the answers

When might an aerosol form in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)?

When handling contaminated reusable medical devices in the sink Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'susceptible host'?

A host that can easily get infected Signup and view all the answers

What should be done while handling contaminated reusable medical devices in the sink?

Submerge the devices in soapy water Signup and view all the answers

What is the first element in the chain of infection?

Infectious agent Signup and view all the answers

How should the ultrasonic bath be used to prevent escape of aerosols in the CSSD?

Keep the lid closed while using ultrasonic bath Signup and view all the answers

What is the pathogen that causes the infectious disease known as in the chain of infection?

Virus Signup and view all the answers

Where does the environment where the agent can live and survive in the chain of infection referred to as?

Reservoir Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a portal of exit from the reservoir in the chain of infection?

Respiratory tract Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as the 'pathway that the pathogen takes to spread' in the chain of infection?

Mode of transmission Signup and view all the answers

How does direct transmission occur in the chain of infection?

Through person-to-person contact Signup and view all the answers

What type of transmission results from transferring microorganisms via contaminated items/objects or healthcare workers’ contaminated hands to an uninfected patient?

Indirect transmission Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a mode of disease transmission in the chain of infection?

Droplet infection Signup and view all the answers

Chain of Infection and Routes of Transmission Quiz

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What is the first element in the chain of infection?

Where do microorganisms live and reproduce in the chain of infection?

Which of the following is an example of a mode of transmission in the chain of infection?

What is an example of a portal of exit from the reservoir?

How are microorganisms transmitted in indirect transmission in the chain of infection?

What is defined as the pathway that the pathogen takes to spread in the chain of infection?

Where does the infectious agent live and survive in the chain of infection?

What is the mode of disease transmission known as 'droplet infection'?

When might an aerosol form in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)?

How should the ultrasonic bath be used to prevent escape of aerosols in the CSSD?

What is parenteral transmission of a disease?

What is the portal of entry into a host?

What is meant by the term 'susceptible host'?

What should be done while handling contaminated reusable medical devices in the sink?

How can accidental needlestick or sharps injuries be assessed?

What is the mode of disease transmission known as 'droplet infection'?

How can accidental needlestick or sharps injuries be assessed?

What is the portal of entry into a host?

When might an aerosol form in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)?

What is meant by the term 'susceptible host'?

What should be done while handling contaminated reusable medical devices in the sink?

What is the first element in the chain of infection?

How should the ultrasonic bath be used to prevent escape of aerosols in the CSSD?

What is the pathogen that causes the infectious disease known as in the chain of infection?

Where does the environment where the agent can live and survive in the chain of infection referred to as?

Which of the following is an example of a portal of exit from the reservoir in the chain of infection?

What is defined as the 'pathway that the pathogen takes to spread' in the chain of infection?

How does direct transmission occur in the chain of infection?

What type of transmission results from transferring microorganisms via contaminated items/objects or healthcare workers’ contaminated hands to an uninfected patient?

Which of the following is considered a mode of disease transmission in the chain of infection?

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