Chapter 14

Question 0

Causative agent

Answer 0

A pathogen, such as a bacterium or virus that can cause disease

Question 1

Chain of infection

Answer 1

Conditions that must be met to stop the spread from one individual to another

Question 2

Reservoir

Answer 2

The host

Question 3

Fomites

Answer 3

Objects such as doorknobs

Question 4

Portal of exit

Answer 4

Escape from the reservoir

Question 5

Mode of transmission

Answer 5

Spread from one person to another

Question 6

Susceptible

Answer 6

Person likely to get an infection or disease

Question 7

Aseptic

Answer 7

Free of disease

Question 8

Sterile

Answer 8

Free from all organisms

Question 9

Antisepsis

Answer 9

Prevents growth of pathogenic organisms

Question 10

Disinfection

Answer 10

Destroys or kills pathogenic organisms

Question 11

Sterilization

Answer 11

Destroys all microorganism including spores and viruses

Question 12

What is the most important method to practice aseptic technique

Answer 12

Hand washing

Question 13

What is PPE

Answer 13

Personal protective equipment such as gloves gowns lab coats masks and face shields