Infectious Disease and Prevention Knowledge Quiz

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What is the role of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

Ensuring the safety of unborn children

Part of the Department of Health and Human Services

Enforcing safety & health legislation and requiring health care facilities to establish safety practices (correct)

Developing guidelines to prevent spread of infection

What is the role of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

Ensuring the safety of unborn children

Part of the Department of Health and Human Services

Enforcing safety & health legislation

Developing guidelines to prevent spread of infection (correct)

What does the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) require regarding bodily substances?

Immediate disposal of all bodily substances

All bodily substances to be treated as if infectious (correct)

Bodily substances to be treated only if visibly contaminated

No specific requirements regarding bodily substances

What is a developmental consideration for adolescents in terms of safety?

Danger from drugs, alcohol, and risky sexual activity Signup and view all the answers

What is a developmental consideration for older adults in terms of safety?

Risk of abuse & injury from falls Signup and view all the answers

What is a developmental consideration for unborn children in terms of safety?

Exposure to drugs, alcohol, or smoke Signup and view all the answers

What does Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) require of facilities?

To keep practices in a policy & procedure manual Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

Prevention of disease, injury, & disability Signup and view all the answers

What is the PASS method for operating a fire extinguisher?

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep Signup and view all the answers

Which factors are involved in workplace violence in healthcare environments?

Prevalence of handguns, release of mentally ill patients, isolated work with clients Signup and view all the answers

What are the cardinal rules for radiation protection in healthcare environments?

Minimize time of exposure, maximize distance from the source, use appropriate shielding Signup and view all the answers

What does the safety precautions related to electrical hazards involve?

Handling electrical devices and cords, grounding plugs, reporting equipment damage Signup and view all the answers

What are the fire prevention measures mentioned in the text?

Regular maintenance of electrical equipment, strict smoking policies, fire safety plans Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in patient safety measures according to the text?

Orientation to facility layout, safety features, and equipment, precautions related to healthcare worker safety Signup and view all the answers

What are the safety precautions related to oxygen equipment mentioned in the text?

Avoiding open flames, placing 'No Smoking' signs, ensuring proper electrical equipment Signup and view all the answers

What does the emergency action plan in healthcare include?

Methods for reporting fires and other emergencies, operating fire extinguishers, evacuation policies Signup and view all the answers

What are the five links in the chain of infection?

Reservoir, vehicle of transmission, susceptible host, exit from reservoir, portal of entry Signup and view all the answers

Which diseases are considered airborne according to the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are the significant concerns mentioned in the text regarding infectious diseases?

Health care-associated infections and blood-borne diseases Signup and view all the answers

What are the standard precautions to prevent the spread of disease mentioned in the text?

Hand washing, avoiding sharps injuries, using protective equipment Signup and view all the answers

What does medical asepsis involve, according to the text?

Hand washing before and after patient contact, handling specimens Signup and view all the answers

What are essential practices to reduce the spread of disease and ensure a safe environment, as mentioned in the text?

Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization Signup and view all the answers

What are the significant components of disease prevention in healthcare settings, according to the text?

Personal protective equipment, waste disposal, and reporting criteria for work-related exposure Signup and view all the answers

What are the modes of transmission for infectious diseases mentioned in the text?

Direct (touching contaminated blood or body fluids) and indirect (contaminated food or water) methods Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned as a prevention method for blood-borne diseases in the text?

Training on disease descriptions, risks, methods of transmission, related symptoms, protective equipment, vaccines Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Infectious Disease and Prevention Measures

Anaerobic viruses and smallest fungi, such as molds and yeasts, can cause infectious diseases.
Factors contributing to disease production include the number of organisms in exposure, the virulence of the organism, and the strength of the person's immune system.
The chain of infection consists of five links, including reservoir, vehicle of transmission, susceptible host, exit from reservoir, and portal of entry.
Modes of transmission for infectious diseases include direct (touching contaminated blood or body fluids) and indirect (contaminated food or water) methods.
Sources of transmission include human hosts with infectious diseases, infected animals, carriers of disease who are not showing symptoms, and those incubating a disease.
Airborne diseases include tuberculosis, chickenpox, common cold, diphtheria, influenza, measles, meningitis, pneumonia, and whooping cough.
Health care-associated infections and blood-borne diseases like HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are significant concerns.
Prevention methods for blood-borne diseases include training on disease descriptions, risks, methods of transmission, related symptoms, protective equipment, vaccines, exposure control plans, and post-exposure procedures.
Standard precautions to prevent the spread of disease include procedures for reducing transmission of microorganisms, such as hand washing, avoiding sharps injuries, using protective equipment, and proper disposal of single-use items and sharps.
Medical asepsis involves hand washing before and after patient contact, handling specimens, using the restroom, contact with blood or body fluids, and other specific instances.
Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization are essential practices to reduce the spread of disease and ensure a safe environment.
Personal protective equipment, waste disposal, and reporting criteria for work-related exposure are crucial components of disease prevention in healthcare settings.

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Test your knowledge of infectious disease and prevention measures with this quiz. Explore topics such as modes of transmission, chain of infection, airborne diseases, blood-borne diseases, prevention methods, standard precautions, medical asepsis, and essential practices for reducing the spread of disease.