Intro Unit 7: Chain of Infection

Front

The 1st part of the chain of infection is the

Back

Infectious agent

Front

Which type of pathogen causes Athlete’s Foot?

Back

Fungi

Front

You should wash your hands
Options: Before/after patient contact, After coughing/sneezing, After removing gloves, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

A ________ is an infection that starts in the healthcare facility

Back

Nosocomial

Front

Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes all of the following except: Gloves, Masks, Goggles

Back

Scrub brush

Front

When a nurse administers a vaccination to a pediatric patient, she is breaking which part of the chain of infection? Options: Portal of entry, Causative agent, Portal of exit, Susceptible host

Back

Susceptible host

Front

A nurse bandages a wound with an active infection. Which part of the chain on infection is she breaking?

Back

Portal of exit

Front

When a physician washes his hands before leaving the room, he is breaking which part of the chain of infection?

Back

Mode of transmission

Front

When using standard precautions, which of the following is not classified as bodily fluids? Blood, Sputum, Saliva, Sweat

Back

Sweat

Front

Joseph accidentally ate some undercooked chicken that ended up causing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. What did Joseph most likely ingest?

Back

Salmonella