Infection Control
Infection Control
Infection Control
Infection Control
Chain of Infection
100

A small living organism not visible to the naked eye is a __________. 

microorganism

100

________ is a simple one celled organism. 

Bacteria

100

This microorganism is a simple, plant like organism that lives on dead organic matter.  Yeasts and molds are two forms.  

Fungi

100

COVID 19 is an example of which type of microorganism? 

Viruses

100

In the chain of infection, this is considered the pathogen.  An example would be the flu virus. 

Infectious agent

200

These microorganisms cause infection and disease

Pathogens/germs

200

Name the 4 different types of bacteria

Cocci, diplococci, streptococci, staphylococci

200

Athlete's Foot is an example of a ________. 

Fungi/Fungus

200

__________ is the single most important method to stop the spread of infection?   

Handwashing

200

In the chain of infection, this is an area where the agent can live; example is the human body, animals or the environment

Reservoir

300

These microorganisms are part of our normal makeup and don't contain germs. 

nonpathogens

300

What is used to kill bacteria?

Antibiotics

300

The smallest organism that cannot be killed by antibiotics.  The common cold is an example. 

Virus

300

Give some examples of when handwashing should be done. 

before and after touching a patient

after using the bathroom

before and after a procedure

300

1. In the chain of infection this is a way for the agent to escape for the reservoir. 

2. In the chain of infection this is a way for the agent to enter a new reservoir. 

1. Portal of Exit

2. Portal of Entry

400

Some microorganisms require oxygen to live.  What are these called?

Aerobic

400

A bacteria that is round or spherical in shape is called _________? 

Cocci

400
This type of aseptic technique means free from contamination and free from organisms. 

Sterile 

400

How many seconds is required for proper handwashing? 

at least 20 seconds

400

In the chain of infection, this is a way for the agent to be transmitted to another host or reservoir 

Example is kissing, shaking hands

Mode of transmission

500

These microorganisms do not need oxygen to live.

Anaerobic

500
This microorganism is a one-celled animal-like organism often found in decayed materials, animal or bird feces insect bites, and contaminated water. 

Protozoa

500

3 viruses that are of major concern to health care providers:

Aids

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

500

Name some examples of PPE

gowns

surgical caps/hats

surgical shoe covers

gloves

masks

face shield

500

In the chain of infection, a person likely to get an infection or disease is called a __________.  

Example is an elderly person or a baby

Susceptible host

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