Infection Control Quiz

Where do microorganisms that cause disease live and multiply?

• Portal of Entry

• Reservoir

• Susceptible Host

• Mode of Transmission

What is the portal of exit?

• A place where pathogens enter the body

• A place where pathogens live

• A body opening on an infected person

• A method of spreading disease

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a systemic infection?

• Chills

• Heat

• Weakness

• Headache

What is the role of normal flora in the body?

• Cause disease

• Prevent disease

• Live without causing harm

• Multiply rapidly

What is the sixth link in the chain of infection?

• Portal of Exit

• Reservoir

• Susceptible Host

• Causative Agent

Which of the following is a symptom of a localized infection?

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Swelling

• Confusion

Which of the following is NOT a portal of exit?

• Nose

• Skin

• Blood

• Air

What is the main route of disease transmission in healthcare settings?

• Airborne transmission

• Contact with animals

• Via the hands of healthcare workers

• Through contaminated food

What does direct contact transmission involve?

• Breathing contaminated air

• Touching the infected person or their secretions

• Eating contaminated food

• Drinking contaminated water

What is an example of indirect contact transmission?

• Breathing in droplets

• Touching a contaminated needle

• Eating spoiled food

• Drinking unclean water