5.Medical Surgical Nursing Quiz

What is the definition of asepsis?

• Presence of microorganisms causing diseases

• Absence of microorganisms causing diseases

• Presence of beneficial microorganisms

• Absence of harmful microorganisms

Which of the following is a type of microorganism causing infections?

• Protozoa

• Plants

• Algae

• Fungi

How are microorganisms transported according to the text?

• Through air, water, food, soil, body tissues & fluids

• Through magnetic fields

• Through direct sunlight exposure

• Through sound waves

What is the method of transmission that involves immediate & direct transfer of microorganisms from person to another?

• Airborne Transmission

• Indirect Transmission

• Vehicle-Borne Transmission

• Direct Transmission

What is the term used for the state of infection?

• Sepsis

• Infectionism

• Asepsis

• Microbiotism

Which type of infection occurs slowly over a very long period?

• Chronic Infection

• Acute Infection

• Systemic Infection

• Local Infection

What is the most common setting where nosocomial infections develop?

• Surgical Ward & Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

• Dental Offices

• Pharmacies

• Outpatient Clinics

Which factor contributes to nosocomial infections by lowering the patient's body defense mechanism?

• Proper Hand Washing

• Environmental Controls

• Compromised Host

• Sterile Technique

What is the purpose of practicing asepsis according to the text?

• To provide discomfort to patients

• To decrease the possibility of transferring microorganisms

• To decrease the effectiveness of treatments

• To increase the number of microorganisms

What is the term used for practices intended to confine a specific microorganism to a specific area?

• Medical Asepsis

• Surgical Asepsis

• Microbial Containment

• Pathogen Isolation