IPC 2020/04

Question 1

What does IPC stand for?

Answer 1

Infection, Prevention, Control

Question 2

What are the six signs of infection?

Answer 2

Pus, Redness, Swelling/Inflammation, Fever, Pain, Throbbing

Question 3

This type of bacteria is harmful and can cause Infection!

Answer 3

Pathogenic

Question 4

This type of bacteria is considered harmless and helps to stimulate the immune system!

Answer 4

Non-Pathogenic

Question 5

How many ways can Pathogens spread?

Answer 5

2

Question 6

Infectious organism transferred through physical contact!

Answer 6

Direct Transmission

Question 7

Infectious Organisms Spread through droplets,food or a secondary object!

Answer 7

Indirect Transmissions

Question 8

What are the 3 main types of Bacteria?

Answer 8

Cocci, Bacilla, Spirilla

Question 9

Causes abscesses, pustules, or boils, usually grows in clusters and is highly resistant to antibiotics?

Answer 9

Staphylococci

Question 10

MRSA stands for what?

Answer 10

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus

Question 11

What are the three types of Cocci?

Answer 11

Staphylococci, Streptococci, Diplococci

Question 12

Type of Cocci that grows in a curved line, and can cause Strep Throat?

Answer 12

Streptococci

Question 13

Type of Cocci that usually grows in pairs and causes respiratory infections

Answer 13

Diplococci

Question 14

Short rod-shaped bacteria that causes diseases such as tetanus, tuberculosis, typhoid fever and food poisoning.

Answer 14

Bacilla

Question 15

Corkscrew shaped bacteria that causes syphilis, chlamydia, and Lyme disease.

Answer 15

Spirlla