Infection Control and Prevention Quiz

Contact precautions involve wearing gloves to prevent direct transmission of pathogens.

Hand hygiene aims to minimize the presence of germs on hands to prevent their spread.

A high fever is a common symptom of bloodstream infections, including sepsis.

Disinfectants are used in healthcare settings to decrease the number of pathogenic microorganisms on surfaces and equipment.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized in healthcare to reduce the risk of exposure to infectious agents and maintain the safety of healthcare workers.

Genetic inheritance is not a mode of transmission for infectious diseases as it relates to hereditary traits.

Standard protocols recommend surgical hand scrubbing for 2 minutes to ensure thorough disinfection.

A powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) is a type of PPE used for respiratory protection against airborne contaminants.

Used needles and sharp objects should be disposed of in puncture-proof containers to prevent accidental injuries.

Environmental cleaning aims to lower the risk of transmitting pathogens by eliminating them from surfaces.

A nosocomial infection refers to an infection acquired during a hospital stay, such as Staphylococcus aureus.

Malaria is an example of a vector-borne disease transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.