Breaking the Chain of Infection Part 1
1. Name 1 reason why athletes are at greater risk for infections
•Frequent skin-to-skin contact
•Contact with equipment, uniforms, and braces
•Sports injuries can create breaks in the skin
6. Give 1 example of a reason why someone may be susceptible to infection
They're malnourished, sleep deprived, dehydrated, already sick, have a suppressed immune system.
11. Other than washing your hands and wearing gloves, give 1 example of something you can do to break the chain of infection.
•Keep immunizations up to date
•Keep clothing and uniforms clean and dry
•Shower after games/practices
•Don’t share soap, razers, towels
•Make sure equipment is cleaned properly
2. Person-too-person contact, causing an infection, is known as WHAT kind of contact?
Direct
7. What is one way that a pathogen can escape from its host?
saliva, sweat, blood, a sneeze
3. What is a pathogen?
any disease causing microorganism
8. What is a "host"
the individual in whom the pathogen resides
4. Name one example of a pathogen
Staph, Strep, Influenza, etc!
9. Define "universal precautions".
treating all patients/ fluids as if they are known to be infected with pathogens
5. What is a bloodeborne pathogen?
infectious microorganism found in human blood and/or bodily fluids
10. You may not show symptoms as the "host", but are still capable of transmitting the disease. What is this called?
a carrier