20 Questions
What are transient flora?
Microorganisms that attach to the skin for a brief period of time
What does the term 'pathogenicity' refer to?
The ability of a microorganism to produce disease
Which of the following is a factor affecting the virulence of a pathogen?
The ability of a pathogen to evade the attack of white blood cells
Which type of microorganism lacks a true nucleus?
Bacteria
Where can viruses live?
Inside cells only
What are resident flora?
Microorganisms that are always present, usually without altering the client’s health
What is the major role of nurses in infection control?
Providing quality care that incorporates infection-control principles
Where do microorganisms exist according to the text?
Everywhere: in water, in soil, and on body surfaces such as the skin, intestinal tract, and other areas open to the outside
What is the definition of flora according to the text?
Microorganisms that occur or have adapted to live in a specific environment
What is the difference between resident and transient flora?
Resident flora are microorganisms that occur or have adapted to live in a specific environment while transient flora are always present without altering the client’s health
Resident flora are microorganisms that are harmful to the client's health.
False
Transient flora are microorganisms that are always present in a specific environment.
False
Microorganisms only exist in the human body and not in the environment.
False
Infection control principles are not a major component of a safe environment.
False
Flora refers to microorganisms that occur or have adapted to live in a specific environment.
True
Transient flora continuously live on the skin.
False
Pathogenicity refers to the ability of a microorganism to produce disease.
True
Viruses can survive and reproduce outside of cells.
False
All bacteria are harmful or cause disease.
False
Protozoa lack a true nucleus.
False
Test your knowledge about infection control principles in nursing. This quiz covers the responsibilities of nurses in providing quality care and maintaining a safe environment by applying infection-control principles.
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