Hand Hygiene
What is the first action you take before entering a patient's room?
Knock on the door
What is the other name for microorganism that means the same thing?
Microbe
This type of infection is acquired in the hospital and not something you came in with.
Nosocomial
This type of bacteria is rod shaped and looks like linked sausage.
Bacilli
This link in the chain occurs when a person has a weakened immune system.
Susceptible Host
The hairs in our nose are called what?
Cilia
Blood
When turning off the faucet what must you use?
Dry paper towel
The common cold is this type of pathogen. What is the pathogen type?
Virus
This infection started outside the body.
Exogenous
This corkscrew-shaped bacterium is the cause of Syphilis and cholera.
Spirilla
This link in the chain occurs when direct and indirect contact is made with the infectious pathogen. What link in the chain of infection is it?
Mode of transmission
What type of acid is produced in the stomach to kill pathogens we ingest?
Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
When lather up the hands and wrists, how long do you
use friction to clean your hands?
20 seconds
This parasitic microorganism can not live outside another cell. It must attach itself to a host.What is this pathogen?
When a person has a weak immune system they can contract an infection by this type of infection.
Opportunistic
This one-celled animal-like organism is found in decayed animal and bird feces, insects and contaminated water. It has a tail.
Protozoa
This is the link where the infectious pathogen lives and grows. Sometimes on animals or objects.
Reservoir
This protective action of the body causes us to expel pathogens out of our body. How does it do that?
This precaution states that every body fluid must be considered a potentially infectionous material. What is the name of the precaution?
What direction do your fingertips point while rinsing your hands?
Down
This type of pathogen is the disease that causes ringworm, athelete's foot and yeast. What is this pathogen?
Fungi or fungus
This type of infection starts inside the body.
Endogenous
This type of pathogen needs oxygen to live and reproduce. What is type is it?
Aerobic
This link is where the infectious pathogen finds a new reservoir or host.
Portal of entry
What is the name of body system that tries to protect us since the day we were born?
Immune system
What type of vaccine do most healthcare facilities offer for free to all employees?
Hepatitis B or Hep B vaccine
If you touch the inside of the sink with your hands or fingers, what must you do?
Helminths are also known as what?
Worms or flukes
This virus is one you can not get rid of and eventually turns into AIDS.
HIV
What kind of conditions must be present for microorganisms to live and grow?
Dark, warm and moist
This type of contact occurs when a fomite is part of the transmission. What is this type of contact?
Indirect contact
This defense mechanism sends white blood cells to destroy pathogens. Also called leukocytes.
Inflammation
Why do we have standard precautions for healthcare?
To prevent the spread of pathogens and disease.