16 Questions
What is a communicable disease?
A disease that can be transmitted from one person to another
Which of the following is an example of a reservoir of infection?
A person with a cold
Which of the following is an example of an infectious agent?
Malaria parasite
What is the role of nurses in preventing and controlling communicable diseases?
Educating the community on disease prevention
Which of the following is not an example of an infectious agent?
Pollen from flowers
What do we call an organism that is capable of producing infection or infectious disease?
Infectious agent
What is the role of carriers in spreading disease?
They carry germs without showing symptoms and often spread disease unknowingly
What is the portal of exit?
The site through which the infectious agent escapes from the reservoir
Which is an example of a portal of entry for infectious agents?
Blood
What is a susceptible host?
A person or animal lacking sufficient resistance to prevent disease if exposed
What are some preventive measures for communicable diseases?
Sanitation
What is the goal of a community health nurse in relation to communicable diseases?
To reduce the spread of communicable diseases
What is the role of nurses in preventing communicable diseases?
Conducting health education programs for prevention and control of communicable diseases
What is the mode of transmission?
The mechanisms by which an infectious agent is transferred from one person to another or from a reservoir to a new host.
Which is an example of environmental preventive measures for communicable diseases?
Appropriate shelter
What is a common role of nurses in preventing communicable diseases?
Assist in the diagnosis based on signs and symptoms
Learn about communicable diseases, the chain of disease transmission, common types of communicable diseases in Malaysia, and the role of nurses in prevention and control. This class covers the definition and essential knowledge related to communicable diseases.
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