Infection Control Measures Quiz

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What are isolation precautions?

Measures to improve mental health

Measures to promote social distancing

Measures to prevent the spread of infections (correct)

Measures to enhance personal hygiene only

What is a teratogenic substance?

A substance that is harmful to the fetus (correct)

A substance that is beneficial to fetal development

A substance that only affects the mother

A non-reactive substance

What is a non-pathogen?

An antibiotic-resistant organism

A microorganism that causes a disease

A harmful substance to the body

A microorganism that does not cause a disease (correct)

Which of the following is a factor contributing to the potential effect of a microorganism?

Competence of a person's immune system Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Direct Contact' involve in terms of transmitting microorganisms?

Immediate and direct transfer through touching, biting, kissing, or sexual intercourse Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Point of escape/exit of the organism from reservoir' signify?

The place where organisms leave their original source to cause damage Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between asepsis and sepsis?

Asepsis is the absence of infection, while sepsis is the presence of pathogenic organisms in the blood or body tissues. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances destroys pathogens but generally does not destroy spores?

Disinfectant Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a hospital-acquired infection?

Nosocomial infection Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'pathogen' refer to?

A disease-causing microorganism Signup and view all the answers

Which precaution is used in the care of all hospitalized persons regardless of their diagnosis or possible status?

Standard precaution Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of universal precautions?

They are techniques used with all clients to decrease the risk of transmitting unidentified pathogens. Signup and view all the answers

What serves as an immediate means to transport an infectious agent in indirect contact vehicle-borne transmission?

Utensils Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can serve as vectors in vector-borne transmission of pathogens?

Flying insects Signup and view all the answers

What is the single most effective way of preventing the spread of organisms and interrupting the Chain of Infection?

Hand hygiene Signup and view all the answers

Where are transient bacteria typically found on the skin?

Clean and exposed areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the residue of evaporated droplets emitted by an infected host known as in airborne transmission?

Droplet nuclei Signup and view all the answers

When should hand hygiene be performed to prevent the spread of pathogens?

Before and after prolonged contact with a client Signup and view all the answers