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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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