Mastering the Cycle of Infection
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Which of the following is an example of an infectious agent?

  • Reservoir host
  • Means of transmission
  • Means of exit
  • Bacteria (correct)
  • How do infectious microorganisms commonly leave the body?

  • Through broken skin
  • Through contact with blood or other body fluids
  • Through ingestion of contaminated food/water
  • Through respiratory droplets (correct)
  • What is the means of transmission that occurs through contact with soil or other germ reservoirs?

  • Indirect contact
  • Direct contact (correct)
  • Vectorborne transmission
  • Airborne transmission
  • Which of the following factors can increase the susceptibility of a human to infection?

    <p>Being genetically predisposed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some things that promote pathogen growth?

    <p>Nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended duration for proper handwashing technique?

    <p>20 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should rings be removed during handwashing?

    <p>They can spread pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Infectious microorganisms can only cause infection if they follow the cycle of infection.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Direct physical contact is one of the means of transmission for infectious microorganisms.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The means of entrance for infectious microorganisms may be the same as the means of exit.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Medical Assistants are at an increased risk of becoming a susceptible host due to their exposure to infectious pathogens?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The proper handwashing technique involves using soap and warm, running water, and rubbing hands vigorously for at least 20 seconds?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: It is best practice to remove rings or wash around and underneath them during handwashing?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Wet hands have been known to transfer pathogens more readily than dry hands, so it is important to ensure hands are completely dry?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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