ROUTES
Disease transmission through insects or parasitic worms
What is vector-borne?
This agency develops and publishes guidelines concerning reducing hazards in the workplace
Who is OSHA?
This type of immunity is life-long to new infection; however, the original illness may recur
What is partial immunity?
Indirect contact with this object results in disease transmission
What is a fomite?
This is the simplest, yet most effective way to control disease transmission
What is hand-washing?
Exposure to this disease is determined by a yearly skin test
What is tuberculosis?
A patient coughs in your face which is both gross and this mechanism of spreading an infectious agent
What is airborne?
Standard precautions recommend these forms of PPE during patient care activities that may generate splashes or sprays of bodily fluids
What are mask/eye protection/face shield?
The CDC recommends healthcare providers receive this yearly vacccine
What is influenza?
A microorganism capable of causing disease in a susceptible host
What is a pathogen?
If you suspect a patient has TB, you should wear this type of PPE
What is an N95 mask?
This disease requires a series of 2-3 doses followed by a serologic test to confirm antibodies
What is Hepatitis B?