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What is the first component of the infection cycle?
What is the first component of the infection cycle?
- Reservoir
- Portal of exit
- Infectious agent (correct)
- Susceptible host
Which type of bacteria is classified by its need for oxygen?
Which type of bacteria is classified by its need for oxygen?
- Aerobic (correct)
- Spirochetes
- Gram-negative
- Cocci
Which factor does NOT impact susceptibility to infection?
Which factor does NOT impact susceptibility to infection?
- Intimacy of contact
- Competence of the immune system
- Presence of antibiotics (correct)
- Number of organisms
What is one of the stages of infection?
What is one of the stages of infection?
Which classification of bacteria would be found to have a thick peptidoglycan layer?
Which classification of bacteria would be found to have a thick peptidoglycan layer?
What should be done immediately after a needlestick injury?
What should be done immediately after a needlestick injury?
Which of the following is a correct practice when opening a sterile kit?
Which of the following is a correct practice when opening a sterile kit?
What is a common risk associated with needlestick injuries?
What is a common risk associated with needlestick injuries?
When is postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) recommended?
When is postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) recommended?
Which of the following is NOT a safe practice for preventing needlestick injuries?
Which of the following is NOT a safe practice for preventing needlestick injuries?
Which type of infection is classified as a hospital-onset MRSA infection?
Which type of infection is classified as a hospital-onset MRSA infection?
What does the process of disinfection typically exclude?
What does the process of disinfection typically exclude?
What is the significance of the outer 1-inch edge of a sterile field?
What is the significance of the outer 1-inch edge of a sterile field?
Which practice is important for teaching medical asepsis at home?
Which practice is important for teaching medical asepsis at home?
Which of the following organisms is classified as vancomycin-resistant?
Which of the following organisms is classified as vancomycin-resistant?
What signs and symptoms should be identified to promote health?
What signs and symptoms should be identified to promote health?
What is the primary purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
What is the primary purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Which component is NOT typically included in standard precautions?
Which component is NOT typically included in standard precautions?
What defines surgical instruments that require sterilization?
What defines surgical instruments that require sterilization?
Which type of precautions are used in addition to standard precautions?
Which type of precautions are used in addition to standard precautions?
Which of the following is a key factor in choosing between sterilization and disinfection?
Which of the following is a key factor in choosing between sterilization and disinfection?
What is the incubation period in the context of infection stages?
What is the incubation period in the context of infection stages?
Which of the following is the primary purpose of the inflammatory response?
Which of the following is the primary purpose of the inflammatory response?
What role do B-cells play in the immune response?
What role do B-cells play in the immune response?
Which factor does NOT increase the risk for infection?
Which factor does NOT increase the risk for infection?
What is a critical element of medical asepsis?
What is a critical element of medical asepsis?
Which of the following best describes transient bacterial flora?
Which of the following best describes transient bacterial flora?
What is one of the Five Moments for Hand Hygiene recommended by WHO?
What is one of the Five Moments for Hand Hygiene recommended by WHO?
In what type of immunity do T-cells play a major role?
In what type of immunity do T-cells play a major role?
Which stage of infection is characterized by specific symptoms of the disease?
Which stage of infection is characterized by specific symptoms of the disease?
What does surgical asepsis aim to prevent?
What does surgical asepsis aim to prevent?
What should be done to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
What should be done to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of infection?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of infection?
In what situation should a healthcare worker pour liquid directly into a drain?
In what situation should a healthcare worker pour liquid directly into a drain?
What is a common reservoir for SARS-CoV-2?
What is a common reservoir for SARS-CoV-2?
