Infection and Infectious Disease Definitions
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What is the definition of infectious disease?

  • A disease caused by genetic mutations in the body
  • A disease caused by physical trauma to the body
  • A disease caused by non-pathogenic microbes in the body
  • A disease caused by the growth of pathogenic microbes in the body (correct)
  • Which of the following is not a component of the chain of infection?

  • Mode of treatment (correct)
  • Causative organism
  • Portal of entry
  • Reservoir
  • What is the purpose of point-of-care risk assessment?

  • To evaluate patient satisfaction with care
  • To assess the risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, and nonintact skin prior to patient care (correct)
  • To assess the effectiveness of medications on patients
  • To determine the severity of a patient's condition
  • What are Antimicrobial Resistant Organisms (AROs)?

    <p>Microorganisms that have developed resistance to one or more antimicrobial agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are Antimicrobial Resistant Organisms (AROs) transmitted within healthcare settings?

    <p>Through various modes including contact, droplet, airborne, ingestion, common vehicle, and vector borne</p> Signup and view all the answers

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