10 Questions
What is the main goal of Medical Asepsis?
To reduce the number and transfer of pathogens
In which type of infection do microorganisms spread and damage different parts of the body?
Systemic infection
What is the defining characteristic of Local infection?
Limited to a specific part of the body
Which term describes the process by which microorganisms become resident flora?
Colonization
What does Bacteremia indicate?
Revealed through a blood culture
Which type of infection is characterized by a sudden onset and a short duration?
Acute infection
Which of the following is NOT a type of healthcare-associated infection (HA) mentioned in the text?
Gastrointestinal infection (GI)
Which device-associated infection is caused by the use of a central line?
CLABSI
Which of the following infections involves the urinary tract?
CAUTI
Which type of infection may occur slowly and last for months or years?
Chronic infection
This quiz covers basic types of asepsis, including Medicalasepsis (clean technique) and Surgicalasepsis or Sterile technique, as well as types of infections such as Colonization, Local infection, Systemic infection, and Bacteremia. Test your knowledge on reducing pathogens and understanding different infection processes.
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