Chapter 14- Infection Control

Question 0

Parts of the chain of infection

Answer 0

• Causative agent
• Reservoir
• Portal of exit
• Mode of transmission
• Portal of entry
• Susceptible host

Question 1

Chain of infection

Answer 1

Conditions that must be met for disease to occur and spread from one individual to another

Question 2

Asepsis

Answer 2

Absence of disease producing microorganisms or pathogens

Question 3

Sterile

Answer 3

Free from all organisms

Question 4

Contaminated

Answer 4

Organisms and pathogens are present

Question 5

Common aseptic techniques

Answer 5

Hand washing, good personal hygiene, use of gloves, proper cleaning of instruments and the environment

Question 6

The most important method used to practice aseptic technique

Answer 6

Hand washing

Question 7

Main ways pathogens are spread

Answer 7

Blood and body fluids

Question 8

Levels of aseptic control

Answer 8

• Antisepsis, prevent growth but not effective against viruses, e.g. alcohol and betadine
• Disinfection, destroys or kills pathogenic organisms, e.g bleach
• Sterilization, destroys all microorganisms, e.g. autoclave

Question 9

3 pathogens of major concern

Answer 9

Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV

Question 10

PPE

Answer 10

Personal protective equipment, gloves, gowns, Lab coats, masks and face shields

Question 11

Infection Control

Answer 11

How disease is transmitted and the main ways to prevent disease transmission