Infection Basics
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This term refers to the invasion and growth of microorganisms in the body that can cause disease.
What is infection
This is one way infectious agents can be transmitted, such as shaking hands.
*What is direct contact transmission?
This is the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection.
What is proper hand hygiene (handwashing)?
This is the term for equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause injuries or infections.
What is personal protective equipment (PPE)
This term refers to disease-causing microorganisms found in human blood.
What are bloodborne pathogens?
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This type of infection is acquired outside of healthcare settings, such as at home or in the community.**
What is a community acquired infection
Coughing or sneezing can spread infectious agents through the air in this type of transmission.
What is droplet transmission?
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List the first step in the proper handwashing technique.
What is wet hands with clean, running water?
Name four types of PPE used in infection control.
What are gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection (goggles or face shields)
Name two examples of bloodborne pathogens.
What are HIV and hepatitis B (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV)?*
This type of infection is acquired during the course of receiving treatment in a healthcare facility.
What is a healthcare associated infection HIA
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Touching a contaminated doorknob and then touching your face is an example of this type of transmission.
What is indirect contact transmission?
After lathering with soap, you should do this for at least 20 seconds.
What is scrub all surfaces of the hands, including backs, between fingers, and under nails?
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This is the correct order for putting on PPE.
What is gown first, then mask or respirator, goggles or face shield, and gloves last?
Bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted in this way during a needlestick injury.
What is percutaneous (through the skin) exposure
Organisms found in hospitals are often more dangerous than those in the community for this reason.**
What is they are more likely to be resistant to antibiotics?
Mosquitoes spreading malaria is an example of this type of transmission.
What is vector-borne transmission?
This step comes after rinsing your hands in the handwashing process.
What is dry hands with a clean towel or air dryer?
This is the first item you should remove when taking off PPE.
What are gloves?
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This set of guidelines is designed to reduce the risk of transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens in healthcare.
What are standard precautions?
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5. Give one example of a healthcare-associated infection.
What is MRSA, C. difficile, or catheter-associated urinary tract infection?
Name one reason why breaking the chain of infection is important in healthcare settings.
What is to prevent the spread of disease and protect patients and staff?
Hand sanitizer can be used instead of soap and water except in this situation.
What is when hands are visibly soiled or after contact with certain pathogens like C. difficile?
This federal agency sets and enforces standards to protect workers from workplace hazards, including infection.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Name two components of standard precautions.
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What are hand hygiene and the use of PPE? (Other answers: safe injection practices, respiratory hygiene, safe handling of contaminated equipment)