Ch. 4 - Infection Prevention

Question 1

Pathogens are (2)

Answer 1

• Sometimes harmful.

- Capable of producing disease.

Question 2

Diseases that can be transmitted by direct contact include (2)

Answer 2

• Skin infections.

- MDROs.

Question 3

In which of the following conditions is protective, or reverse, isolation indicated? (3)

Answer 3

• Transplant recipient.
• Chemotherapy recipient.
• Leukemia.

Question 4

Which of the following is/are means of transmission of microorganisms? (3)

Answer 4

• Vector.
• Fomite.
• Airborne.

Question 5

What is the single most effective means of controlling the spread of infectious microorganisms?

Answer 5

Hand washing

Question 6

What is the name of the practice that serves to retard the growth of pathogenic bacteria?

Answer 6

Antisepsis

Question 7

Which of the following diseases require(s) airborne precaution? (2)

Answer 7

• TB.

- Varicella.

Question 8

The radiographer must perform the following procedure(s) before entering an isolation room with a mobile x-ray unit

Answer 8

Wear a gown, gloves, and possibly a mask

Question 9

Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria carried by deer ticks. The tick bite may cause fever, fatigue, and other associated symptoms. This is an example of transmission of an infection by

Answer 9

A vector

Question 10

Which of the following can be transmitted via infected blood? (2)

Answer 10

• AIDS.

- HBV.