Infection Control and Prevention in Healthcare Quiz

• The invasion of a susceptible host by pathogens resulting in disease
• The presence and growth of microorganisms within a host without tissue invasion or damage (correct)
• The infectious disease acquired in a healthcare setting
• The defense mechanisms of the human body against infection

• Decreased exposure to pathogens
• Improved healthcare practices
• Increased exposure to pathogens
• Lower resistance to pathogens (correct)

• To perform invasive procedures on infected patients
• To administer medications to infected patients
• To diagnose infections in patients
• To create a safe healthcare environment for patients, families, and staff (correct)

<p>An infectious disease that can be transmitted from one person to another (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The invasion of a susceptible host by pathogens or microorganisms, resulting in disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers