11 Questions
What is the primary focus of laboratory safety?
Recognition of hazards and biological substances
What are the primary sources of biological hazards in the laboratory?
Contaminated clinical specimens and infected patients
What is the purpose of universal precautions in healthcare facilities?
To consistently use blood and body fluid precautions for all patients
What is the reservoir in the chain of infection?
A location where the infectious agent can live and multiply
What is the primary means of preventing the transmission of infectious agents in the laboratory?
Proper hand hygiene and wearing personal protective equipment
What is the primary goal of infection control in healthcare facilities?
To monitor and control infections occurring within the facilities
What is the transmission method through inhalation of contaminated air particles?
Airborne
What is the term for the site through which a pathogen enters the host?
Portal of entry
According to the OSHA Blood-Borne Pathogens standard, what must employers offer to personnel in Category I and II?
HBV vaccine
What is the category of exposure that involves daily exposure to blood and body fluids?
Category I
What is the term for an animal or insect that transmits a pathogen to a human?
Vector
Learn about the different means of transmission of infections, including direct contact, airborne, droplet, vehicle, and vector transmission. Understand the concept of portal of entry and susceptible hosts.
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