Handwashing
What is the first step in proper hand-washing technique?
A condition free of pathogens/this breaks the chain of infection (not handwashing)
medical asepsis (aseptic techniques)
Coronavirus
Virus
Anti-fungal creams treat this type of microorganism.
What is fungus?
What is the first link in the chain of infection?
An infectious agent
How many seconds should you wash your hands?
20
An environment that is free of all microorganism including spores/example would be OR
Sterile
Athletes foot
Fungus
A single-celled organism that reproduces easily inside and outside of the body.
What is a bacteria?
Kissing somebody is an example of what link in the chain of infection?
Mode of transmisison (half points for portal of entry/exit)
Hand washing.
The number 1 way to prevent disease by healthcare workers
proper handwashing
pneumonia
bacterial infection
Vaccines prevent this type of microorganism.
What are viruses?
A puddle of contaminated water is an example of this link in the chain of infection.
What is a reservoir?
What method of hand cleansing would you perform if your hands are NOT visibly contaminated
Antiseptic hand rub use is acceptable
Piece of lab equipment used for sterilization
Autoclave
Helminth-Parasite
A mushroom is an example of what type of microorganism?
A fungus!
What type of medicine would break the chain of infection for a bacterial infection?
What is an antibiotic?
What is the last step in proper handwishing procedure?
Turning off the sink with a dry paper towel and throwing it away.
Final Jeopardy: What are the 6 links of the chain of infection, in order?
Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.
Malaria
Protozoa
A tick bite would cause this infection
Rocky Mt spotted fever
examples of this part of chain would be elderly patient or newborn baby
Susceptible host