Infection Control

Question 1

This process stops the growth or transmission of pathogenic microorganisms.

Answer 1

Medical Asepsis

Question 2

This microorganism has become infectious.

Answer 2

Pathogen

Question 3

I am naturally present on the body.

Answer 3

Microorganism

Question 4

I am an infection that likes to grow outside the body.

Answer 4

Exogenous

Question 5

This is the degree or how much a microorganism can cause an infection.

Answer 5

Virulence

Question 6

This process kills microorganisms.

Answer 6

Surgical Asepsis

Question 7

I am an infection that came from another person.

Answer 7

Exogenous

Question 8

I am an obligate intracellular parasite.

Answer 8

Virus

Question 9

I form under unfavorable conditions and remain dormant until favorable conditions.

Answer 9

Spore

Question 10

This is a term for where a pathogen resides.

Answer 10

Reservoir.

Question 11

I am resistant to heat and disinfectants.

Answer 11

Spore.

Question 12

This test tells me which antibiotics are effective.

Answer 12

Sensitivity

Question 13

I can live without oxygen.

Answer 13

Anaerobic

Question 14

I like to infect the skin, hair, or nails.

Answer 14

Fungi

Question 15

I am a single celled animal.

Answer 15

Protozoa

Question 16

I am the first line of defense.

Answer 16

Intact skin

Question 17

This stage is the most contagious.

Answer 17

Full state of illness

Question 18

This is the period when I begin to show specific signs and symptoms.

Answer 18

Prodormal period.

Question 19

This type of infection usually begins after a nurse delivers improper care.

Answer 19

Health care associated infection

Question 20

I must wear an N95 mask with these precautions.

Answer 20

Airborne