infection control 1

Question 1

Three main sources of transmission of diseases:

Answer 1

Patients with infectious diseases.

Patients in the prodromal stage of certain infections.

Individuals who are carriers of pathogenic organisms

Question 2

three ways which transmissions may occur?

Answer 2

By direct contact of the tissues with blood
By droplets containing infectious agent
Via contaminated instruments.

Question 3

3 stages of infectious diseases

Answer 3

Incubation

Prodromal

Acute

Question 4

what are the 2 types of carriers that can carry diseases?

Answer 4

Convalescent carriers

Asymptomatic carriers

Question 5

Both healthcare staff and patients are at risk of a range of infections, including:

Answer 5

Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
HIV
Tuberculosis
Measles, Rubella and Chickenpox
Covid 19

Question 6

2 Stages of infectious disease recovery

Answer 6

Convalescent

Chronic stage.

Question 7

what is TB (Tuberculosis)?

Answer 7

Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic infection which can affect any part of the body.
It is only infectious when an individual is coughing up phlegm that contains the TB bacteria.
The bacteria usually attack the lungs but can attack any part of your body

Question 8

what are the symptoms of TB (Tuberculosis)?

Answer 8

A persistent cough, usually for three weeks or longer, that does not respond to antibiotics
The cough may be dry or productive (i.e. coughing up sputum or phlegm)
Haemoptysis (coughing up blood)
Unexplained lethargy
Unexplained loss of appetite
Unexplained weight loss
(Profuse) night sweats
Persistent fever