Infectious Disease and Control Unit Exam 2024/25

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Put the Chain of Infection in the proper sequence

Mode of Transmission
Reservoir
Portal of Entry
Infectious Pathogen
Portal of Exit
Susceptible Host

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Mrs. Cramby has abdominal cramps and diarrhea that is not diagnosed yet. What type of precautions should she be on?

1

E. Coli can make people sick with diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, sepsis, and death.

3

Check the 3 CORRECT procedures you as a healthcare provider can do to reduce the transmission of infectious agents when caring for your patients.

1

A disease that transmits from person to person is called a _______ disease

1

What is a sterile field?

1

What is "standard precautions"?

4

Check 4 diseases that bacteria can cause

1

An endogenous infection are caused by microorganisms that are already found inside the body

1

What are microorganisms?

1

I should wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when:

3

Match the contagious pathogen with the precaution

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Infected Abscess		AIIR Room (negative pressure room)
Tuberculosis		Surgical Mask
Pneumonia		Gloves and Gown

1

Alcohol-based hand rubs (hand sanitizer) can be used to cleans the hands even though both hands are contaminated with visible blood and mucous:

1

A staff member who has a cold sneeze. Another staff member sitting nearby breathes in the microorganisms through her nose and mouth, and later develops a cold. These organisms were more likely carried by which mode of transmission?

1

What can you do at work to lower transmission of infectious disease among healthcare workers?

1

All employees are expected to comply with

1

Handwashing is the single most important infection control measure. Hands should be washed with soap and running water for

1

When a healthcare worker, reaches out to quickly shake the residents hand upon entering the room and take soiled bed linens can spread a infectious agents (pathogens) to other residents and the environment

1

Use of artificial nails by healthcare workers provide no risk to patients

1

If you wear gloves the entire time you care for a resident you do not have to sanitize or wash your hands because they are protected

1

It is proper procedure to turn off the faucet with the SAME paper towel you used to dry your hands

1

What is the correct order for donning full PPE, choose the one that's in the correct order from left to right

1

Infectious respiratory droplets :

1

What type of room is used for a patient who is suspected of tuberculosis and on respiratory isolation (airborne precautions)

1

Mrs. Baxter is a 32-year-old with persistent coughing, chills and diarrhea who was admitted to Oceanside Hospital. She requires admission to ICU for closer monitoring. A nurse asks you to assist in admitting this patient on arrival at the ward, you and the nurse are informed by the patient’s family that Mrs. Baxter has active Pulmonary Tuberculosis.

What is the infectious agent?

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Mrs. Baxter is a 32-year-old with persistent coughing, chills and diarrhea who was admitted to Oceanside Hospital. She requires admission to ICU for closer monitoring. A nurse asks you to assist in admitting this patient on arrival at the ward, you and the nurse are informed by the patient’s family that Mrs. Baxter has active pulmonary Tuberculosis.

Answer both Questions for full credit
Does the patient require isolation or precautions?
If so, what type of precautions do they require?

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Mrs. Baxter is a 32-year-old with persistent coughing, chills and diarrhea who was admitted to Oceanside Hospital. She requires admission to ICU for closer monitoring. A nurse ask you to assists in admitting this patient On arrival at the ward, you and the nurse are informed by the patient’s family that Mrs. Baxter has active pulmonary Tuberculosis.

List 3 procedures the employee would do to prevent transmission of the pathogen to other patients

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Match the three infectious agents with the 3 modes of transmission

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Salmonella		eating contaminated food, drinking contaminated water
HIV		sexual transmission, iv drug use
Skin Staphylococcus infection		direct contact touching the pus and open wound with your hands
COVID-19		Lingers in the air and is transmitted if you are within 6 feet over 15 minutes of an infected person who is coughing, sneezing, laughing,

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How does Enhanced Precautions (airborne, contact and droplet) precautions differ from Standard Precautions?

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Name 3 conditions healthcare workers should wash their hands:

2

Infectious Disease and Control Unit Exam 2024/25

Put the Chain of Infection in the proper sequence

Mrs. Cramby has abdominal cramps and diarrhea that is not diagnosed yet. What type of precautions should she be on?

E. Coli can make people sick with diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, sepsis, and death.

Check the 3 CORRECT procedures you as a healthcare provider can do to reduce the transmission of infectious agents when caring for your patients.

What is a sterile field?

What is "standard precautions"?

Check 4 diseases that bacteria can cause

An endogenous infection are caused by microorganisms that are already found inside the body

What are microorganisms?

I should wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when:

Match the contagious pathogen with the precaution

Alcohol-based hand rubs (hand sanitizer) can be used to cleans the hands even though both hands are contaminated with visible blood and mucous:

A staff member who has a cold sneeze. Another staff member sitting nearby breathes in the microorganisms through her nose and mouth, and later develops a cold. These organisms were more likely carried by which mode of transmission?

What can you do at work to lower transmission of infectious disease among healthcare workers?

All employees are expected to comply with

Handwashing is the single most important infection control measure. Hands should be washed with soap and running water for

When a healthcare worker, reaches out to quickly shake the residents hand upon entering the room and take soiled bed linens can spread a infectious agents (pathogens) to other residents and the environment

Use of artificial nails by healthcare workers provide no risk to patients

If you wear gloves the entire time you care for a resident you do not have to sanitize or wash your hands because they are protected

It is proper procedure to turn off the faucet with the SAME paper towel you used to dry your hands

What is the correct order for donning full PPE, choose the one that's in the correct order from left to right

Infectious respiratory droplets :

What type of room is used for a patient who is suspected of tuberculosis and on respiratory isolation (airborne precautions)

Match the three infectious agents with the 3 modes of transmission

How does Enhanced Precautions (airborne, contact and droplet) precautions differ from Standard Precautions?

Name 3 conditions healthcare workers should wash their hands:

Extra Credit: What does an ultrasonic unit do?

Put the Chain of Infection in the proper sequence

Mrs. Cramby has abdominal cramps and diarrhea that is not diagnosed yet. What type of precautions should she be on?

E. Coli can make people sick with diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, sepsis, and death.

Check the 3 CORRECT procedures you as a healthcare provider can do to reduce the transmission of infectious agents when caring for your patients.

What is a sterile field?

What is "standard precautions"?

Check 4 diseases that bacteria can cause

An endogenous infection are caused by microorganisms that are already found inside the body

What are microorganisms?

I should wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when:

Match the contagious pathogen with the precaution

Alcohol-based hand rubs (hand sanitizer) can be used to cleans the hands even though both hands are contaminated with visible blood and mucous:

A staff member who has a cold sneeze. Another staff member sitting nearby breathes in the microorganisms through her nose and mouth, and later develops a cold. These organisms were more likely carried by which mode of transmission?

What can you do at work to lower transmission of infectious disease among healthcare workers?

All employees are expected to comply with

Handwashing is the single most important infection control measure. Hands should be washed with soap and running water for

When a healthcare worker, reaches out to quickly shake the residents hand upon entering the room and take soiled bed linens can spread a infectious agents (pathogens) to other residents and the environment

Use of artificial nails by healthcare workers provide no risk to patients

If you wear gloves the entire time you care for a resident you do not have to sanitize or wash your hands because they are protected

It is proper procedure to turn off the faucet with the SAME paper towel you used to dry your hands

What is the correct order for donning full PPE, choose the one that's in the correct order from left to right

Infectious respiratory droplets :

What type of room is used for a patient who is suspected of tuberculosis and on respiratory isolation (airborne precautions)

Match the three infectious agents with the 3 modes of transmission

How does Enhanced Precautions (airborne, contact and droplet) precautions differ from Standard Precautions?

Name 3 conditions healthcare workers should wash their hands:

Extra Credit: What does an ultrasonic unit do?