Infection Control Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
What are 5 ways microorganisms are spread?
A
Direct Contact Indirect Contact Airborne Oral Route Insects & pests
2
Q
What is the order of the chain of infection?
A
Virus, Reservoir, portal of exit, transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host.
3
Q
Behaviors that make you at greater risk of contracting a bloodborne disease:
A
Unprotected sex, including oral sex
4
Q
Communicable diseases examples:
A
HIV/AIDS
Hepatitis B/ Hepatitis C
Also known as bloodborne diseases
5
Q
In 1985 what happened?
A
All blood and body fluids were treated as infected substances.
6
Q
Aseptic technique
A
Using practices & procedures to prevent contamination from pathogens
