Chapter 5 - Infection Control Test Questions

Question 1

What the 2 types of bacteria?

Answer 1

Pathogenic and non-pathogenic

Question 2

Which type of bacteria is harmful?

Answer 2

Pathogenic

Question 3

Which type of bacteria is not considered harmful?

Answer 3

 nonpathogenic

Question 4

What does MRSA stand for?

Answer 4

methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Question 5

How does bacteria differ from a virus ?

Answer 5

Bacteria does not need a host, but a virus does

Question 6

True or false? Does HIV stand for human immunodeficiency syndrome?

Answer 6

False

Question 7

List 5 ways pathogenic bacteria or viruses can enter into the body?

Answer 7

Ear, nose, eyes, mouth, and open wound

Question 8

True or False?

Mycobacterium is a type of bacteria that is linked to dirty pedicure bowls, and dirty soil in water.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True or False?

Blood borne pathogens are
diseases that are bacteria or viruses, that are carried through the body in the blood or body fluids.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

When a disease is spread from one person to another by contact it is called ________________?

Answer 10

Contagious Communicable Disease

Question 11

True or False?

A local infection is systemic and a general infection is generally found in one area.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

True or False?

Parasites need a host to survive.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

___________________ are colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces.

Answer 13

Biofilms

Question 14

_____________ Is the ability of the body to destroy any bacteria that has gained
entrance and to resist general infection.

Answer 14

Immunity

Question 15

Inherited Immunity is called ___________

Answer 15

Natural Immunity

Question 16

Immunity developed after the body
overcomes a disease through inoculation //vaccines Is called __________

Answer 16

Acquired Immunity

Question 17

What does OSHA stand for?

Answer 17

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 18

What does SDS stand for?

Answer 18

Safety Data Sheets

Question 19

Your workstation should be cleaned ___________ and ___________ every client

Answer 19

Before & After

Question 20

True or False?

An exposure incident is when contact with infectious material results from employees performance

Answer 20

True ⭐️

Question 21

What is Pediculosis Capitis?

Answer 21

Lice

Question 22

Name and describe the 3 methods of decontamination.

Answer 22

Cleaning // Removing dirt & debris with soap and water

Disinfecting // Removes MOST microorganisms 🦠 with epa disinfectant

Sterilizing // Removes ALL microorganisms including spores

Question 23

What does HPV stand for?

Answer 23

human papillomavirus

Question 24

Describe indirect transmission.

Answer 24

Contact with a contaminated surface

Question 25

Describe direct transmission.

Answer 25

Contact with contaminated blood or bodily fluids.