Infection Control Program: Chain of Infection
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What is the primary function of an infection-control program in a healthcare institution?

  • To provide treatment to health workers who have been exposed to infections
  • To protect patients, employees, and visitors from infection (correct)
  • To monitor patients who are not at risk of infection
  • To isolate infected patients

    • What is the term for a place where an infectious agent can live and multiply?

  • Portal of Exit
  • Means of Transmission
  • Reservoir (correct)
  • Susceptible Host

    • Which of the following is NOT a means of transmission?

  • Immunization (correct)
  • Direct contact
  • Food and water contamination
  • Vector-borne transmission

    • What is the term for a way to exit the reservoir to continue the chain of infection?

    <p>Portal of Exit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is an example of a infection control measure?

    <p>Good nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of preventing microorganism transmission?

    <p>Hand hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of transmission where an infected person directly infects a susceptible person?

    <p>Direct Contact Transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the site where the infectious agent leaves the host?

    <p>Portal of Exit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for an animal or object that carries an infectious agent?

    <p>Reservoir of Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What precaution should be taken to prevent airborne transmission of infectious agents?

    <p>Observation of proper handling to avoid aerosols and splashes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission of infectious agents through broken glass?

    <p>Percutaneous transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to conduct regular fire drills?

    <p>To ensure employees and students know what to do in case of fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare settings?

    <p>To apply minimum infection prevention practices to all patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a biohazard?

    <p>Any material that could be harmful to one's health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a biohazard exposure route?

    <p>Ingestion of contaminated food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette?

    <p>To reduce the transmission of airborne diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a component of Standard Precautions?

    <p>Using personal protective equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way to prevent non-intact skin biohazard exposure?

    <p>Covering skin breaks or cuts with nonpermeable bandages</p> Signup and view all the answers

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