10 Questions
What is the definition of nosocomial infection?
Infection acquired in a health care setting
What is the meaning of 'carrier' in the context of infections?
Individual or animals with disease but no clinical signs
What are standard (universal) precautions primarily designed to do?
Prevent transmission of infectious agents
What is the pathophysiology referred to as 'Chain of infection'?
Entry and multiplication of an infectious agent in a susceptible host
What does 'endogenous infection' refer to?
Occurs when part of the patient flora becomes altered and overgrows
Standard (universal) precautions are only necessary for healthcare settings and not for everyday life.
False
Exogenous infection occurs when the patient's normal flora becomes altered and overgrows.
False
Nosocomial infections are only acquired in hospital settings, not in long-term care facilities.
False
Infection control practices are only important for protecting healthcare staff, not patients.
False
Aseptic technique only includes one type of precaution for preventing infections.
False
Test your knowledge on infection control and medical asepsis with this quiz. Topics include defining related terms, understanding the chain of infection, recognizing normal defense mechanisms against infection, identifying signs and symptoms, listing risk factors, and applying standard precautions and aseptic techniques.
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