Infection Control and Prevention Quiz

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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?

Aerobic (correct)

Spirochetes

Gram-negative

Cocci

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?

Incubation Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of bacteria would be found to have a thick peptidoglycan layer?

Gram-positive Signup and view all the answers

What should be done immediately after a needlestick injury?

Wash the exposure site with soap and warm water Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct practice when opening a sterile kit?

Open on a flat, disinfectable surface Signup and view all the answers

What is a common risk associated with needlestick injuries?

Infection from contaminated needles Signup and view all the answers

When is postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) recommended?

When advised for a specific exposure risk Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a safe practice for preventing needlestick injuries?

Recapping a potentially contaminated needle Signup and view all the answers

Which type of infection is classified as a hospital-onset MRSA infection?

Central-line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) Signup and view all the answers

What does the process of disinfection typically exclude?

Destroying spores Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the outer 1-inch edge of a sterile field?

It is considered contaminated Signup and view all the answers

Which practice is important for teaching medical asepsis at home?

Washing hands after using the bathroom Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organisms is classified as vancomycin-resistant?

Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) Signup and view all the answers

What signs and symptoms should be identified to promote health?

Dehydration and excessive fatigue Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

To provide a barrier against infection Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT typically included in standard precautions?

Specific isolation for all patients Signup and view all the answers

What defines surgical instruments that require sterilization?

Instruments that can enter sterile body parts Signup and view all the answers

Which type of precautions are used in addition to standard precautions?

Transmission-based precautions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key factor in choosing between sterilization and disinfection?

Number of organisms present Signup and view all the answers

What is the incubation period in the context of infection stages?

Organisms are actively growing and multiplying Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary purpose of the inflammatory response?

Repair damaged cells and tissues Signup and view all the answers

What role do B-cells play in the immune response?

They produce antibodies in response to antigens Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT increase the risk for infection?

Intact skin and mucous membranes Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical element of medical asepsis?

Reducing the number of pathogens present Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes transient bacterial flora?

Easily removed with handwashing Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the Five Moments for Hand Hygiene recommended by WHO?

Before a clean or aseptic procedure Signup and view all the answers

In what type of immunity do T-cells play a major role?

Cell-mediated immunity Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of infection is characterized by specific symptoms of the disease?

Full/acute stage of illness Signup and view all the answers

What does surgical asepsis aim to prevent?

Infection during invasive procedures Signup and view all the answers