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?

    <p>Incubation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Gram-positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done immediately after a needlestick injury?

    <p>Wash the exposure site with soap and warm water</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Open on a flat, disinfectable surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk associated with needlestick injuries?

    <p>Infection from contaminated needles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) recommended?

    <p>When advised for a specific exposure risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Recapping a potentially contaminated needle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Central-line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the process of disinfection typically exclude?

    <p>Destroying spores</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is considered contaminated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which practice is important for teaching medical asepsis at home?

    <p>Washing hands after using the bathroom</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What signs and symptoms should be identified to promote health?

    <p>Dehydration and excessive fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide a barrier against infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT typically included in standard precautions?

    <p>Specific isolation for all patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines surgical instruments that require sterilization?

    <p>Instruments that can enter sterile body parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Transmission-based precautions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Number of organisms present</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Organisms are actively growing and multiplying</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Repair damaged cells and tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They produce antibodies in response to antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT increase the risk for infection?

    <p>Intact skin and mucous membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical element of medical asepsis?

    <p>Reducing the number of pathogens present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes transient bacterial flora?

    <p>Easily removed with handwashing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Before a clean or aseptic procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cell-mediated immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What does surgical asepsis aim to prevent?

    <p>Infection during invasive procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?

    <p>Practice good hand hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a sign of infection?

    <p>Reduced hair growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation should a healthcare worker pour liquid directly into a drain?

    <p>When dealing with bodily fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reservoir for SARS-CoV-2?

    <p>Respiratory tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

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