Chapters 25 & 29: Infection Safety

Question 1

Reducing the number of pathogens to a safe level.

Answer 1

Clean/Sanitize

Question 2

Contaminated with disease causing pathogens.

Answer 2

Dirty

Question 3

Process of killing the majority of pathogens on a surface.

Answer 3

Disinfect/Disinfection

Question 4

The substance that kills the majority of pathogens on a surface.

Answer 4

Disinfectant

Question 5

Separating an infected individual from others to prevent the spread of pathogens.

Answer 5

Isolation

Question 6

Minimizing or preventing harm to patients and healthcare workers.

Answer 6

Safety

Question 7

Safety measures implemented to prevent contamination based on the way it is spread.

Answer 7

Transmission Based Precautions

Question 8

Protection from pathogens that are spread primarily through touch.

Answer 8

Contact Precautions

Question 9

Protection from pathogens that are spread primarily through respiratory droplets.

Answer 9

Droplet Precautions

Question 10

Protections from pathogens spread primarily through the air.

Answer 10

Airbourne Precautions