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What is the first element in the chain of infection?
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?
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?
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?
What is an example of a portal of exit from the reservoir?
How are microorganisms transmitted in indirect transmission in the chain of infection?
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?
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?
Where does the infectious agent live and survive in the chain of infection?
What is the mode of disease transmission known as 'droplet infection'?
What is the mode of disease transmission known as 'droplet infection'?
When might an aerosol form in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)?
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?
How should the ultrasonic bath be used to prevent escape of aerosols in the CSSD?
What is parenteral transmission of a disease?
What is parenteral transmission of a disease?
What is the portal of entry into a host?
What is the portal of entry into a host?
What is meant by the term 'susceptible host'?
What is meant by the term 'susceptible host'?
What should be done while handling contaminated reusable medical devices in the sink?
What should be done while handling contaminated reusable medical devices in the sink?
How can accidental needlestick or sharps injuries be assessed?
How can accidental needlestick or sharps injuries be assessed?
What is the mode of disease transmission known as 'droplet infection'?
What is the mode of disease transmission known as 'droplet infection'?
How can accidental needlestick or sharps injuries be assessed?
How can accidental needlestick or sharps injuries be assessed?
What is the portal of entry into a host?
What is the portal of entry into a host?
When might an aerosol form in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)?
When might an aerosol form in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)?
What is meant by the term 'susceptible host'?
What is meant by the term 'susceptible host'?
What should be done while handling contaminated reusable medical devices in the sink?
What should be done while handling contaminated reusable medical devices in the sink?
What is the first element in the chain of infection?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is considered a mode of disease transmission in the chain of infection?