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Respiratory Droplets and Airborne Transmission Quiz

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Which of the following procedures can generate respiratory droplets?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (correct)

Blood pressure measurement

Routine physical examination

Eye examination

What are susceptible portals of entry for respiratory viruses?

Ankles and wrists

Nasal mucosa and mouth (correct)

Elbows and knees

Nails and scalp

How can airborne transmission occur?

Through direct physical contact

By ingestion of contaminated food

By inhalation of small particles in the respirable size range (correct)

By exposure to sunlight

What is a characteristic of airborne transmission?

Microorganisms remain infective over time and distance Signup and view all the answers

Which body part is NOT mentioned as a susceptible portal of entry for respiratory viruses?

Ears Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of droplet transmission?

Transmission occurs through respiratory droplets from an infected individual Signup and view all the answers

How do respiratory droplets transmit infection in droplet transmission?

By reaching susceptible mucosal surfaces over short distances Signup and view all the answers

Which type of protection is generally required to prevent droplet transmission?

Facial protection Signup and view all the answers

What can be a source of infectious pathogens for droplet transmission?

Contaminated clothing worn by healthcare workers Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes droplet transmission from contact transmission?

Droplets transmit infection over short distances directly to mucosal surfaces Signup and view all the answers

Why does droplet transmission require facial protection?

To block respiratory droplets from reaching mucosal surfaces Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of droplet transmission mentioned in the text?

Inhalation of droplets less than .5 µm in diameter Signup and view all the answers

How far can droplets involved in pertussis transmission travel?

Less than 3 feet Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of transmission involves inhalation of droplets that can travel large distances on air currents?

Airborne contact Signup and view all the answers

What is one mode of transmission where disease spread by mosquitoes is a relevant example?

Vector-borne contact Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the droplets involved in droplet transmission?

.5 µm in diameter Signup and view all the answers

Which type of healthcare precautions are intended to be applied to all patients, regardless of the presence of an infectious agent?

Standard Precautions Signup and view all the answers