Infection Control
This term describes the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues, causing disease.
What is infection
This is the term for infection transmission by touching an infected person or object.
What is contact transmission
- This is the most important way to stop the spread of infection.
What is hand hygiene
- When removing PPE, this item should be taken off first.
What are gloves
- These are the minimum infection prevention practices that apply to all patient care, regardless of infection status.
What are standard precautions or universal precautions
These four types of microorganisms can cause infection: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and these.
What are parasites
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- Coughing and sneezing can spread infections through this mode of transmission.
What is droplet transmission
- According to proper handwashing technique, this is the first step.
What is wetting your hands with water
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- This federal agency sets and enforces standards to protect workers from hazards, including infection risks.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Name two components of standard precautions.
-What are hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE)?* (Other acceptable answers: safe injection practices, respiratory hygiene, cleaning/disinfection.)
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This type of infection is contracted outside healthcare settings.
What is community acquired infection
- Tuberculosis can be spread by this mode, involving tiny particles suspended in the air.
What is airborne transmission
- This is the recommended minimum time for rubbing hands together with soap.
What is 20 seconds
- HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are examples of these types of pathogens.
This branch of medicine focuses on the kidneys.
What is nephrology
This type of infection is acquired during medical care, often in hospitals.
What is health care associated infection
- Malaria is spread by this mode of transmission, involving insects.
What is vector-borne transmission
This term describes equipment used to protect against infection, such as gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection.
What is PPE
- HIV is the causative agent of this disease.
What is AIDS
- This specialty deals with the nervous system.
What is neurology
Hospital organisms are often more resistant to these, compared to community organisms.
What are antibiotics
- Lyme is spread by this mode of transmission, involving insects.
What is vector borne
- According to guidelines, this is the first item you should put on when donning PPE.
What is a gown
What does HIV stand for?
Human ImmunoDeficiency
- This doctor treats conditions of the bones and muscles.
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What is an orthopedist