Microorganisms Classification Quiz
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What is the most common mode of transmission of nosocomial infections in healthcare facilities?

  • Contact transmission (correct)
  • Airborne transmission
  • Droplet transmission
  • Blood or needle prick
  • Which type of contact transmission involves direct body surface-to-body surface contact?

  • Physical contact during medical examination (correct)
  • Indirect contact transmission
  • Physical transfer of microorganisms with an intermediate object
  • Contact with contaminated hands
  • Why is hand hygiene considered one of the most important methods of preventing cross infection?

  • To prevent airborne transmission
  • To prevent direct or indirect contact transmission (correct)
  • To prevent droplet transmission
  • To prevent blood or needle prick transmission
  • Vector transmission involves the transmission of microorganisms through:

    <p>Biological carriers like mosquitoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of transmission involves the contact of a susceptible host with contaminated instruments?

    <p>Indirect contact transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Modes of Transmission' in healthcare facilities refers to:

    <p>Different ways microorganisms can be acquired and spread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which mode of transmission does physical transfer of microorganisms occur through an intermediate object?

    <p>Indirect contact transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method recommended to prevent cross infection between patients?

    <p>Frequent hand hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is contact transmission considered the most important mode of transmission for nosocomial infections?

    <p>It directly involves physical transfer of microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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