Chain of infection
If Emma was on the plane but had a mask on what chain of infection is broken?
portal of entry, portal of exit, and mode of transmission
First step of hand washing?
Wet hands
Spread through blood and body fluids.
Direct contact
A passenger sneezes into a tissue and throws it away on the airplane. What type of waste is this?
Regular trash
A nurse puts on gloves before checking a sick passenger on the plane. What precaution is this?
PPE
Kevin got on the plane with his mother. His seat ended up being next to a person with a cold. Kevin's mother before getting on the plane gave him an antibiotic. What chain of infection is being broken?
Susceptible Host
What step comes after scrubbing?
Rinse
Spread by droplets from coughs or sneezes.
Droplet
Gloves used to handle a sick passengers vomit are being thrown away. Where should the gloves go?
Biohazard
A flight attendant covers her mouth and nose when coughing during the flight. What precaution is this?
Respiratory hygiene
While getting on a plane Victoria saw her best friend sitting in a seat with her mask on. She went up to her and hugged her. What chain of infection is not being broken?
Mode of Transmission
Step after wetting hands?
Apply soap
Spread through air over long distances.
Airborne
Sealed and Labeled
After helping a passenger with measles symptoms, the doctor washes her hands in the airplane bathroom. What precaution is this?
Hand hygiene
Nick gets very sick on the plane and doesn't take any antibiotics. What chain of infection is not being broken?
Reservoir
Mia went to the airplane bathroom but didn't wet her hands before adding soap. What step did she skip?
Wet hands
Spread by contaminated food or water.
Vehicle
A flight attendant cleans up blood from a sick passenger. Where should the bloody napkins go?
Biohazard bag
A crew member disinfects the seat and tray table after a sick passenger leaves. What precaution is this?
Cleaning surfaces
Julie decides to switch seats to not sit next to a person with a virus, she gets herself an upgraded ticket. What chain of infection is being broken?
Portal of Entry, Mode of Transmission
Sarah washed but didn't clean the backs of her hands or under her nails. What step did she miss?
Rub Surfaces
Spread by fleas, ticks, or mosquitoes
Vector
A nurse gives a measles vaccine on the plane. Where does the used needle go?
Sharps container
Medical staff escorting a measles passenger off the plane wear, masks, gowns, and gloves. What precaution is this?
Full PPE