Infection Control Quiz

What is the term used to describe the absence of disease-producing microorganisms?

• Antibiotic

• Asepsis

• Antigen

• Antiseptic

Which of the following is NOT a link in the chain of infection?

• Susceptible Host

• Portal of Entry

• Vector

• Reservoir

What is the primary mode of transmission for droplet spread of infectious agents?

• Direct Contact

• Indirect Transmission

• Droplet Spread

• Airborne Transmission

What type of asepsis is also known as Clean Technique?

• Contaminated Technique

• Sterile Technique

• Medical Asepsis

• Surgical Asepsis

Which of the following is NOT considered a vector for carrying infectious agents?

• Flies

• Ticks

• Fleas

• Mosquitoes

What is the primary purpose of aseptic technique in healthcare?

• To promote microbial growth

• To contaminate sterile areas

• To prevent exposure to pathogens

• To spread infections intentionally

What is the reservoir for an infectious agent?

• The susceptible host

• The portal of exit

• The normal location of the pathogen

• The mode of transmission

Which of the following is NOT a method of indirect transmission of infectious agents?

• Vector Transmission

• Droplet Spread

• Airborne Transmission

• Vehicle Transmission

What is the primary principle of surgical asepsis?

• Face away from the sterile field

• Keep the two apart

• Keep the sterile field wet

• Keep sterile and non-sterile objects together

What is the portal of entry for a pathogen into a susceptible host?

• The mode of transmission

• The manner in which the pathogen enters

• The portal of exit

• The reservoir