Chain of Infection
The link in the chain of infection that consist of the route where the pathogen leaves the host.
What is portal of exit
I am an organism that prevents harmful microorganisms form colonizing and multiplying within the body. Who am I?
Who is nonpathogenic organism also called Normal Flora
Intact skin is part of what line of defense?
What is first line of defense
What is 15-30 seconds
Which PPE is required for contact precautions?
What is gloves
The link in the chain of infection that consist of the route where the pathogen enters the host.
What is portal of entry
I am the stage of infection that occurs during the time from exposure until development of symptoms. Many viruses are transmitted at this time. Who am I?
Who is incubation stage
What is second line of defense
When doffing a face mask, which type would you untie first?
What is bottom tie first
Infected wounds, human or animal waste, animals and insects, contaminated food and water, person with an infection are all examples of which link in the chain of infection?
What is Reservoir
I am a stage of the infection that occurs during a short time from onset of vague nonspecific symptoms to the beginning of specific symptoms. May be most infectious during this period. Who am I?
Who is prodromal stage
Which line of defense is the immune response part of?
What is third line of defense
List the correct order of doffing PPE.
What is Gloves, Goggles, Gown, and Mask/Respirator
Which PPE is required for droplet precautions?
What is mask
Direct contact, indirect contact (Formite), vectors, and droplet are all examples of this link in the chain of infection.
What is mode of transfer
I am an infection that was not present or incubating at the time of admission or entry into the health setting. Who am I?
Who is health care-associated infections (HAIs) or nosocomial infections
This type of immunity results from having had an infection.
What is naturally acquired immunity
List the correct order of donning PPE.
What is Gown, Mask/Respirator, Goggles, and Gloves
Which PPE is require for airborne precautions?
What is N95 mask/Respirator
List 1 factor that increases the risk of a susceptible host.
What is poor nutrition, inadequate hygiene, impaired mobility, chronic illness, and physiologic changes
I am a bacteria that may produce endotoxins that can cause hemorrhagic shock. Who am I?
Who is gram negative bacteria
Which type of immunity results from receiving an immunization.
What is artificially acquired immunity
Which tier is standard precautions part of?
What is tier 1
When opening a sterile pack, which flap is opened first?
What is the flap away from you