Chapter 17 Quiz

Question 1

The best method of preventing the spread of aerosol infections is by:

a.) proper hand washing
b.) the patient wearing a mask
c.) the health car workers wear a gown
d.) all of the above

Answer 1

b.) the patient wearing a mask

Question 2

Hand washing employs which of the following methods of infection control?

a.) chemical
b.) physical
c.) sterile
d.) A and B

Answer 2

d.) A and B

Question 3

An outpatient develops a staphylococcal infection after a surgical procedure. This type of transmission is known as:

a.) vector
b.) fomite
c.) nosocomial
d.) none of the above

Answer 3

b.) fomite

Question 4

Hospital acquired condition is known as:

a.) vector
b.) fomite
c.) nosocomial
d.) resevoir

Answer 4

c.) nosocomial

Question 5

The common cold is an example of an infection caused by a:

a.) bacterium
b.) virus
c.) fungus
d.) protozoan

Answer 5

b.) virus

Question 6

All of the following are types of indirect transmission except:

a.) fomite
b.) vector
c.) aerosol
d.) touching

Answer 6

d.) touching

Question 7

The term that best describes the absolute removal of all life forms is:

a.) antisepsis
b.) medical asepsis
c.) disinfection
d.) sterilization

Answer 7

d.) sterilization

Question 8

A person is bitten by a mosquito and develops an infection. This type of transmission is known as:

a.) vector
b.) fomite
c.) nosocomial
d.) iatrogenic

Answer 8

a.) vector

Question 9

Proper handwashing consists of quick washing only going around and around the hands.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 9

b.) false

Question 10

A health care worker is accidentally punctured with a contaminated needle. This type of transmission is:

a.) vector
b.) fomite
c.) nosocomial
d.) iatrogenic

Answer 10

b.) fomite