Infection

Question 1

colonization

Answer 1

microorganism invades the host but does not cause infection

Question 2

what is recommended time for hand washing?

Answer 2

10-15 seconds

Question 3

what hand washing technique is used for C. diff?

Answer 3

soap and water

Question 4

incubation stage

Answer 4

interval between pathogen’s invasion of the body and the appearance of symptoms

Question 5

prodromal stage

Answer 5

most infectious stage where early signs are present but vague (i.e. fatigue, low-grade fever)

Question 6

illness stage

Answer 6

presence of specific signs and symptoms

Question 7

convalescent stage

Answer 7

recovery period, signs and symptoms disappear

Question 8

asepsis

Answer 8

includes all activities to prevent infection or break the chain of infection

Question 9

medical asepsis

Answer 9

“clean technique” involves procedures that reduce the number and transfer of pathogens

Question 10

surgical asepsis

Answer 10

“sterile technique” involves procedures that renders objects and areas free from microorganisms

Question 11

what does HAI stand for?

Answer 11

health-care associated infections

Question 12

nosocomial

Answer 12

infection that is originated in a hospital

Question 13

iatrogenic

Answer 13

infection that results from a treatment or diagnostic procedure

Question 14

Disinfection

Answer 14

destroys all pathogenic organisms except spores

Question 15

Sterilization

Answer 15

destroys all microorganisms including spores

Question 16

what gear is included in PPE

Answer 16

gloves, gowns, masks, and eye gear

Question 17

what virus poses the greatest bloodborne risk to healthcare workers?

Answer 17

Hepatitis B

Question 18

what are standard precautions?

Answer 18

precautions that are used on everyone regardless of condition

Question 19

Common airborne infections:

Answer 19

tuberculosis, varicella (chicken pox), rubeola (measles), and possibly SARS

Question 20

Common droplet infections:

Answer 20

rubella, mumps, diphtheria, adenovirus

Question 21

what is the order to remove PPE?

Answer 21

1) untie gown if tied in front
2) remove gloves
3) remove eye and face wear ( ungloved hands are clean)
4) remove gown (only touching inside)