Infection and Infection Control Quiz
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What is the definition of infection?

  • The entry and multiplication of an infectious agent in the body (correct)
  • The infectious process transmitted from one person to another
  • When a microorganism invades the host but does not cause infection
  • The invasion of a susceptible host by pathogenic microorganisms, resulting in disease

What is colonization?

  • The invasion of a susceptible host by pathogenic microorganisms, resulting in disease
  • The entry and multiplication of an infectious agent in the body
  • The infectious process transmitted from one person to another
  • When a microorganism invades the host but does not cause infection (correct)

What is an example of an infectious agent?

  • Nosocomial infection
  • Factors predisposing to infection
  • Hand hygiene
  • Bacteria (correct)

What is meant by symptomatic infection?

<p>When clinical signs and symptoms are present (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important technique in preventing and controlling transmission of infection?

<p>Hand hygiene (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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