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What is the primary function of an infection-control program in a healthcare institution?
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?
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?
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?
What is the term for a way to exit the reservoir to continue the chain of infection?
Which is an example of a infection control measure?
Which is an example of a infection control measure?
What is the primary method of preventing microorganism transmission?
What is the primary method of preventing microorganism transmission?
What is the mode of transmission where an infected person directly infects a susceptible person?
What is the mode of transmission where an infected person directly infects a susceptible person?
What is the term for the site where the infectious agent leaves the host?
What is the term for the site where the infectious agent leaves the host?
What is the term for an animal or object that carries an infectious agent?
What is the term for an animal or object that carries an infectious agent?
What precaution should be taken to prevent airborne transmission of infectious agents?
What precaution should be taken to prevent airborne transmission of infectious agents?
What is the primary mode of transmission of infectious agents through broken glass?
What is the primary mode of transmission of infectious agents through broken glass?
Why is it important to conduct regular fire drills?
Why is it important to conduct regular fire drills?
What is the primary purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare settings?
What is the primary purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare settings?
What is a biohazard?
What is a biohazard?
Which of the following is an example of a biohazard exposure route?
Which of the following is an example of a biohazard exposure route?
What is the purpose of respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette?
What is the purpose of respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette?
Which of the following is a component of Standard Precautions?
Which of the following is a component of Standard Precautions?
What is the primary way to prevent non-intact skin biohazard exposure?
What is the primary way to prevent non-intact skin biohazard exposure?
