CH 3: Infection Prevention & Control

Question 1

What are the 6 types of pathogens that cause infectious diseases?

Answer 1

Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Rickettsia
Protozoa
Parasites

Question 2

What are the 4 predisposing factors for disease transmission?

Answer 2

1) A pathogen must be present
2) There must be sufficient amount of the pathogen
3) A person must be vulnerable to the pathogen
4) There must be a viable point of entry for that specific pathogen

Question 3

What are the 4 types of pathogen entry sites?

Answer 3

Direct Contact
Indirect Contact
Airborne
Vector borne

Question 4

What are the 5 common S/S that your body is fighting an infection?

Answer 4

• Headaches
• Fever
• Exhaustion
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Question 5

What are 4 basic precautions that should be taken each time care is provided?

Answer 5

• Wear PPE
• Practice good personal hygiene
• Clean/disinfect equipment
• Follow local workplace procedures

Question 6

What is the difference between engineering controls and work practice controls?

Answer 6

Engineering Controls:
Isolate or remove hazards from the workplace and should be maintained/replaced on a regular basis. (Sharps containers, needle recapping devices, hazardous materials bags)

Workplace Controls:
Reduces the likelihood of exposure in the first place, by specifying how tasks should be carried out. Based on the way people behave rather than physical structures.
(Keeping PPE in working order, checking med kits regularly, using bandages to minimize direct contact with blood)