Ch. 4 - Infection Prevention Flashcards
Pathogens are (2)
- Sometimes harmful.
- Capable of producing disease.
Diseases that can be transmitted by direct contact include (2)
- Skin infections.
- MDROs.
In which of the following conditions is protective, or reverse, isolation indicated? (3)
- Transplant recipient.
- Chemotherapy recipient.
- Leukemia.
Which of the following is/are means of transmission of microorganisms? (3)
- Vector.
- Fomite.
- Airborne.
What is the single most effective means of controlling the spread of infectious microorganisms?
Hand washing
What is the name of the practice that serves to retard the growth of pathogenic bacteria?
Antisepsis
Which of the following diseases require(s) airborne precaution? (2)
- TB.
- Varicella.
The radiographer must perform the following procedure(s) before entering an isolation room with a mobile x-ray unit
Wear a gown, gloves, and possibly a mask
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
A vector
Which of the following can be transmitted via infected blood? (2)
- AIDS.
- HBV.