Infection Control Basics Quiz

• Infection and colonization are the same thing.
• Infection is limited to a specific part of the body, while colonization spreads to different organs.
• Infection involves tissue invasion and damage, while colonization does not. (correct)
• Infection and colonization both result in altered tissue function.

• Eliminating all microorganisms from the environment
• Isolating infected individuals from the healthcare facility
• Treating all infections with antibiotics
• Minimizing the risk of spreading infections (correct)

• An infection that is easily treatable with antibiotics
• An infection limited to a specific part of the body
• An infection that spreads and damages different parts of the body (correct)
• An infection caused by a specific type of microorganism

<p>Invasion and multiplication of a pathogenic organism within the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited to a specific part of the body where the microorganisms remain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers